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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
US court revives challenge to Connecticut rule on transgender athletes in girls' sports
The ruling reviving the 2020 lawsuit comes amid a push by Republican-led states to bar transgender athletes from competing on teams or sports that align with their gender identities.
The only safe space for LGBT Palestinians is Israel - opinion
In Gaza, where the leaders of Hamas-ISIS use innocent civilians as human shields, homosexuality is illegal and grounds for execution.
Same-sex partners of fallen soldiers are now recognized as IDF widow/ers
The issue was brought to light after the fiance of an IDF reservist killed by Hamas was not been allowed to fully participate in a shiva ceremony under the Families of Fallen Soldiers Law.
Israeli LGBTQ umbrella org. calls on LGBTQ activists to condemn Hamas crimes
At least four members of the LGBTQ community in Israel were murdered by Hamas on October 7.
MKs call on Beersheba mayor, Israel Police to deny permit to anti-LGBT parade
A right-wing party plans a procession of Torah scrolls next week as a protest against "globalists" and "their new world order"
Grindr scam: NIS 200,000 robbed from drugged men
In some cases, Abu Allah and Ben Avi broke into their victims' vehicles in order to steal the property of over 20 men.
Melissa Lantsman: Canada's Conservative, Zionist, Jewish MP
Melissa Lantsman, the daughter of parents who immigrated from Ukraine in the 1970s, says she learned from them the value of building from bootstraps, and being a strong Zionist.
25 ViZionaries: Ritchie Torres - No. 4
Meet the progressing congressman combating BDS.
These queer newlyweds are modeling Jewish joy for LGBTQ youth
While some Orthodox communities have tried to make space for LGBTQ members, the vast majority of Orthodox rabbis, citing prohibitions in traditional Jewish law, do not conduct LGBTQ weddings.
Grapevine: Righteous streets
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
