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International LGBTQ+ rights organisation suspends Israeli member organisation after it put forward a motion to host World Conference in Tel Aviv

International LGBTQ+ rights organisation suspends Israeli member organisation after it put forward a motion to host World Conference in Tel Aviv

ILGA World, an international LGBTQ+-rights group, has suspended member organisation The Aguda: The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel after it put forward a motion to host its 2026-27 World Conference in Tel Aviv. ILGA World stated: “The bid to host our next World Conference in Tel Aviv will n

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mocks gay pro-Palestinian protestors in a speech to Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mocks gay pro-Palestinian protestors in a speech to Congress

On Wednesday, July 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mocked gay pro-Palestinian protesters in a speech that he delivered to Congress, less than a year after Hamas launched a surprise attack against communities in southern Israel. “Some of these protesters hold up signs proclaiming ‘Gays

This year’s Tel Aviv Pride Parade to be replaced with rally for “pride, hope, and liberty”

This year’s Tel Aviv Pride Parade to be replaced with rally for “pride, hope, and liberty”

The major of Tel Aviv, Ron Huldai, has announced the city will not hold its annual Pride Parade in June. Instead of the regular parade, Huldai said that Tel Aviv and LGBTQ organisations have decided to hold a rally for “pride, hope, and liberty.” “This isn’t the time for celebrations,” Ron Huldai wr

Gay Israeli soldier unfurls LGBTQ+ flag in Gaza

Gay Israeli soldier unfurls LGBTQ+ flag in Gaza

Yoav Atzmoni, a gay Israel Defence Forces soldier, who was called up to fight after the October 7 massacre, unfurled an LGBTQ+ flag while stationed Gaza, which read ‘In the name of love’. Yoav brought the Pride flag on his tank to his fight against Hamas, despite it making him a larger target for at

Elska presents photos and stories from gay Haifa, Israel’s most diverse city

Elska presents photos and stories from gay Haifa, Israel’s most diverse city

Inside, readers can get to know a cross-section of ordinary men from the LGBTQ+ community of Israel’s most diverse big city, including representatives from locals with Jewish, Arab, and post-Soviet backgrounds, presenting them through intimate photography and personal stories.

International LGBTQ+ pop artist BARAK releases new single MOOD

Since releasing his debut single two years ago, gay pop artist BARAK has proudly flown the LGBTQ+ flag across Israel with his unique brand of electro-pop winning over fans and critics alike. Hailing from Tel Aviv, BARAK has released a string of infectious anthems perfectly fit to soundtrack the late

Peccadillo Pictures announces release of Israeli LGBTQ+ film, THE SWIMMER

Peccadillo Pictures announces release of Israeli LGBTQ+ film, THE SWIMMER

Adam Kalderon’s film will be released in selected cinemas on May 5 and on DVD and On Demand on May 16.

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