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
IDF officer removes LGBTQ+ Pride flag in northern Israel
The IDF stated that the officer's behavior "does not reflect the values of the IDF."
Israeli right-wing magazine decries 'LGBT-stan' and 'LGBT religion'
The publication is the latest incident to stir outrage from the LGBTQ+ community in Israel this month.
Technion rabbi calls LGBTQ+ students antithesis of Holocaust victims
Between 5,000 to 15,000 men were sent to concentration camps as "homosexual offenders" during the Holocaust.
Antisemitic slurs hurled at players in Massachusetts high school baseball game
Franklin High School in Massachusetts hosted Sharon High for a baseball game when some Franklin fans began shouting derogatory insults at Sharon High players.
Gay couple attacked by yeshiva students in Jerusalem
Yeshiva students cursed at the couple outside their home, saying "Get out of here, Jerusalem is not for you."
As Taliban threats grow, LGBT+ Afghans struggle for work and food
Checkpoints have become hotspots, the LGBT+ people said, with armed Taliban guards searching people's phones for any evidence that would reveal their sexuality or gender identity.
Man charged for antisemitic banner hung over California overpass
The defendant, identified as 40-year-old Robert Frank Wilson, is also facing charges for assaulting his neighbor while shouting homophobic slurs on November 10.
Thousands of LGBTQ+ Israelis receive messages saying they 'deserve death'
Thousands of LGBTQ+ Israelis received text messages saying they "deserve severe punishment, death and deportation."
Treatment of LGBTQ people across Middle East examined in new report
Lethal homophobia exists in a number of Muslim-majority countries, according to the report, and the death penalty is a common punishment for same-sex activity in multiple countries.
Jewish LGBTQ+ youth threatened with murder ahead of concert
It seems the threat is double-sided: On the one hand, these kinds of events are often targeted by homophobes, while on the other hand being targeted by antisemites.
