LGBT
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.
Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47
As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish nonprofits are funding moves to safer states
Four day pride festival to be held at Dead Sea, largest in history of Middle East
WATCH: Police, Jerusalem Pride marchers clash as protesters call for hostages' release
A few notable Israeli politicians attended the march to show solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community.
In the pink: Israeli films showcase ethnic, LGBT diversity in the haredi community - review
Together, Pink Lady and Neither Day nor Night cast a light on the highly insular center of the haredi world.
Sweden’s national security advisor quits hours into job after explicit Grindr pics sent to gov't
Tobias Thyberg was in the new role for less than 12 hours before he resigned.
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."
Dyke March Committee bans Zionists from attending march
The Dyke March Committee stated that it intends to dedicate its fundraising efforts to victims of genocide and fight for people’s humanity around the world.
Politically neutral: Utah bans LGBTQ+, Trump flags from schools and gov't buildings
The law wll also prohibit flags with political slogans and affiliations like US President Donald Trump’s slogan “Make America Great Again,” according to the Associated Press.
'Pink Lady': A heartfelt drama explores love, identity in an ultra-Orthodox world
The movie carries a feeling of authenticity because it was written by Mindi Ehrlich, a woman from a haredi family who left the community.
Attackers use Grindr to lure LGBT Israelis into ambushes
Haifa has seen reports of stabbing and attempted murders as attackers use Grindr to lure LGBT victims into ambushes.
The world's first openly gay imam murdered in Cape Town
A pioneering gay imam was killed in a Cape Town ambush; police have yet to say if they will investigate his death as a hate crime.
South Carolina rabbi’s Holocaust memorial speech pulled from TV for being 'too political'
A public TV station in South Carolina removed a Holocaust memorial speech by a rabbi after he criticized recent policies on LGBTQ rights and refugee aid, fueling controversy over free speech.
