Gay Pride

Bank Hapoalim marked Pride Month in an emotional meeting with Tal Ramon

The meeting focused on resilience and self–discovery from Ramon's life journey, and joins the organization's initiatives to promote an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Yadin Antebi, the CEO of Bank Hapoalim
ISRAELI DRAG QUEEN Nona Chalant: Ultimate bridge.

Music's hidden message: Israeli drag queen and exiled Iranian singer send a message of freedom

WHILE HAVING qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Iran’s national soccer federation stated that participation in the tournament is now in doubt amid the current US and Israeli strikes.

Iran, Egypt decry World Cup 'Pride Match' as Seattle locals have no plans to tone down celebrations

ISRAEL SECURITY Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini arrives to a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026, as Israel commemorates its fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Zini cancels Shin Bet Pride event, slashes budget for all LGBT programming - report


LGBT soldier assaulted on bus during Tel Aviv Pride

After realizing their actions are being recorded, one of the assaulters starts recording the soldiers himself and another pulls his shirt over his face.

 THE ANNUAL Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, internationally acclaimed as one of the most proud and gay-friendly cities in the world.

25% of LGBT Israelis feel uncomfortable traveling abroad - survey

78% of LGBT Israelis consider the safety of a destination when deciding where to travel.

 Israelis march in Jerusalem during the pride march on June 1, 2023

Kaplan painted rainbow colors ahead of Tel Aviv's 30th Pride Parade

According to the event organizers, the Pride Parade brings in over 250,000 attendees annually and is the largest LGBT parade in Asia. 

 THE ANNUAL Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, internationally acclaimed as one of the most proud and gay-friendly cities in the world.

Biden to host thousands at White House Pride party

Biden, a Democrat, will host thousands of people on the White House's South Lawn for an evening celebration of LGBTQ+ families.

 U.S. President Joe Biden and LGBTQ advocate Ashton Mota of the GenderCool Project walk before delivering remarks to commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the White House, Washington, U.S., June 25, 2021.

Grapevine June 7, 2023: An example set by King Hussein

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 FROM LEFT: Tel Aviv-Jaffa Mayor Ron Huldai, Ambassador Khaled Yousif Al Jalahma and Ennis Center CEO George Mansour.

Israeli drama film ‘Concerned Citizen’ tackles gentrification and race issues in Tel Aviv

Director Idan Haguel discusses the focus and intention of his film as well as his inspirations for it.

 Concerned Citizen, by Israeli director Idan Haguel

Editor's Notes: Pride, especially now

The LGBT community, like all communities, is made up of individuals, and many of those individuals are afraid.

 PARTICIPANTS GATHER for the annual Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance.

In pictures: Israelis march in Jerusalem for pride, LGBT rights

Check out the best snapshots from a colorful march in Jerusalem, attended by some 30,000 Israelis all over the country.

 Israelis march in Jerusalem during the pride march on June 1, 2023

Jerusalem should embrace its diverse residents - editorial

Jerusalem is not only a flashpoint for Jewish-Muslim tensions but also the scene of an ongoing power struggle between the conservative and liberal elements of the city.

 JERUSALEM’S 21st Pride Parade will take place on June 1.

Police prepare for a safe and secure Jerusalem Pride March

Approximately 2,000 Jerusalem District police officers, including Border Police officers, will be operating along the parade route.

 MARCHERS TAKE part in last year’s Jerusalem Pride Parade. ‘I strive to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community not despite being a religious Jew, but rather because I am a religious Jew,’ says the writer.