Homophobia
Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds
A total of 432 homophobic or transphobic physical incidents were reported in Israel in 2025, the Aguda's report found.
Finland's Supreme Court fines MP for calling homosexuality 'developmental disorder'
Uganda abandons prosecution in first 'aggravated homosexuality' case under controversial 2023 law
Police arrest 16-year-old from Bnei Brak suspected of setting fire to Pride flag in Tel Aviv
Islamic court sentences two men to be publicly caned after they were caught kissing
The two men, aged 20 and 21, were sentenced at the Islamic Shariah District Court in August in Banda Aceh, the provincial capital.
Activist arrested for blasphemy in Morocco for 'Allah is a lesbian' T-shirt photo
Ibtissame Lachgar, an LGBT rights campaigner and a co-founder of the Alternative Movement for Individual Freedoms, was arrested in Morocco over allegations of blasphemy.
Guardian forced Afghan man into hiding after using his picture in LGBT-related article - lawsuit
The man's lawyer claimed, “He was forced to go into hiding due to the extremists and homophobic views that are prevalent in the Iranian and Afghan community."
Far-right Noam Party MK Avi Maoz resigns from gov't
A Jerusalem Post editorial from May 2023 said that the Noam Party leader has no place in the Israeli government, claiming that he and his party advocate extremist views.
Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club, reversing a longtime ban
After years of legal battles, the Modern Orthodox flagship has approved "Hareni," a new LGBTQ club.
Houthis deport homophobic blogger, accusing him of 'supporting homosexuality'
Ahmed Elbadawy got into trouble in Yemen after publishing a pro-Palestinian, homophobic video in the streets of Tel Aviv - understood by Houthis as the opposite.
Holocaust denier with weapons stash sentenced in Scotland after planning attack on LGBT community
Alan Edward was handed a 15-year extended sentence, with 10 years in jail and five years on license once released.
California neo-Nazi-affiliate receives life sentence for murder of Jewish student
Samuel Lincoln Woodward, 27, was charged to life without parole for the murder of 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein.
'Cult, mutilation' – Knesset committee erupts after anti-LGBT comments
Anti-LGBT group sparks uproar at Knesset education meeting over "cult" remarks, budget delays for tolerance programs highlighted.
Daniel Levi, you need to apologize and atone - editorial
As the Jewish holidays near, Israel Police Commissioner Daniel Levi must apologize for making homophobic slurs.
