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
Twitter users flood #ProudBoys hashtag with gay pride images
On Sunday the #ProudBoys hashtag began trending in North America as LGBTQI+ users included it on photos of their significant others or wedding days and other pride imagery.
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A California state senator is facing antisemitic and homophobic attacks
A crudely doctored image was published on Instagram showing Wiener with an elongated nose and wearing the garb and hairstyle of an Orthodox Jew.
Pride flags burned in Ramat Gan in 4th LGBTQ-phobic incident in a month
The incident is part of a series of LGBTQphobic incidents reported in the past few weeks throughout Israel and the fourth in Ramat Gan in a month.
LGBTQ+ decal vandalized with swastika on Ramat Gan store
Gay conversion therapy and elections: Time to decide
The main issue that might lead us to an election is the state budget, which must pass by the end of August.
27 detained, 3 arrested for attempting to disrupt Jerusalem Pride events
The Lehava extremists were given guidance before on how to infiltrate the events, such as wearing colorful clothing and using slang terms popular among the LGBT community.
US envoy urges condemnation of Muslim Brotherhood’s call to kill gays
Twitter launches inquiry against Grenell for exposing lethal homophobia
Israelis split on acceptance of homosexuality - Pew report
Overall, Israeli society is about equally split between those who are accepting (47%) of homosexuality and those who are not (45%).
Poland's Jewish leaders deplore stigmatization of LGBT people
Gay rights have been thrust into the spotlight during the campaign for the June 28 election.
Leaked Zoom call reveals homophobia of Azerbaijan opposition politicians
A series of Zoom calls between senior members of the National Council of Democratic Forces, representing opposition parties, has revealed strong homophobic sentiment within the group.
