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
Health minister to remove blood donation restrictions from gay men
Incoming Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, who is Israel's first LGBTQ+ Health Minister, plans on removing a form question that asks "have you engaged in sexual relations between men?"
Pride Month: Which Israeli cities are the most LGBTQ+ friendly?
Tel Aviv, Givatayim, Rishon Lezion, Ramat Gan and Haifa top the list, while Lod, Pardes Hana, Nahariya, Yavne and Beit Shemesh are at the bottom. Jerusalem is at No. 37.
Brazilian musician shines light on intersection of sexuality and Judaism
Assucena Assucena is one of the three musicians in the Brazilian musical group As Baías. She met her fellow band members Raquel Virgínia (also a trans woman) and Rafael Acerbi while studying history
Hate sign put up against lesbian kindergarten teacher in Be'er Ya'acov
"It is an unending frustration and unfortunately the police are doing nothing to stop this hatred," kindergarten teacher Aviva Levi said.
![A sign which says "[this kindergarten] is run by lesbians" was hung on a short railing near Moatza square in Be'er Ya'acov, April 21, 2021.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/475154 "A sign which says \"[this kindergarten] is run by lesbians\" was hung on a short railing near Moatza square in Be'er Ya'acov, April 21, 2021.")
David Lavi's workshop cancelled in Karnei Shomron in homophobic incident
Karnei Shomron Council head Yigal Lahav later confirmed the cancellation was due to Lavi's sexual orientation.
Extremist Noam Party demands to 'amend' gov't protections for women
In addition, the party said it would also demand to establish a headquarters to track and "neutralize" what they deem to be foreign interests, in accordance with the controversial Nation State Law.
Coronavirus in Israel: LGBT-phobic cases spike, 1 reported every 3 hours
"LGBTQphobia does not disappear or diminish, but takes on a different form and adapts itself to the new reality to which we have become accustomed in the past year."
Iran cleric: People who are vaccinated for COVID have ‘become homosexuals’
Iran’s regime has executed 4,000-6,000 gays and lesbians since its 1979 Islamic revolution.
Twitter takes action against Turkey minister’s anti-gay comments
Erdogan has declared war on LGBT youth.
Ex-Iran official sent to prison for sharing picture of gay couples
The UN informational photograph depicted a handful of families, including two LGBTQ+ families.
