LGBTQ+ News 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News 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. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Music 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts 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. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Tel Aviv Pride Parade to return on June 25 Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality has announced the return of Tel Aviv Pride Parade on June 25, representing the first mega-event in the city following the Covid-19 pandemic By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Report finds hate crimes on the rise in Israel The Association for LGBTQ+ Equality in Israel has released its annual report, which found an LGBTQ+ person was attacked every three hours in 2020. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Israel passes bill to start to ban conversion therapy On Wednesday July 22 a bill to ban gay conversion therapy in Israel passed its first stage in the country’s parliament, making it the first country in the Middle East region to take steps towards banning the controversial practice. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Tel Aviv City Hall lit up to mark end of Pride Month The facade of Tel Aviv City Hall was lit up with the colours of the Pride, bisexual and transgender flags on Sunday, June 28 as Pride Month 2020 nears its conclusion. By Contributor • 1 min read
Community News Tel Aviv to celebrate Pride Month 2020 Pride Month to be marked in Tel Aviv via virtual and alternative celebrations. By Contributor • 2 min read
In The South Tel Aviv to host the world’s first bisexuality themed Pride parade The City of Tel Aviv-Yafo has announced the theme of the 2017 LGBT+ Pride Parade will be Bisexuality Visibility, making it the first large-scale pride parade in the world to ever celebrate bisexuality as its theme. By Besi • 1 min read
In The South IGLTA survey reveal Israel and Cuba as top emerging LGBT+ destinations The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s (IGLTA), the leading member-based global organisation dedicated to LGBT+ tourism, buyers survey has named Israel and Cuba as the top emerging LGBT+ holiday destinations at its 34th Annual Global Convention. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
