Jerusalem gay pride

It's not a victory lap, it's a protest: My Pride month message to Israel - opinion

Pride Month can easily become a celebration of how far Israel has come, but the work is not finished. LGBTQ+ Israelis still face barriers that many heterosexual Israelis never have to think of.

People take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, June 12, 2026.
THOUSANDS TAKE part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 4, 2026.

Jerusalem Pride turned a divided city into a celebration of belonging - opinion

THE JERUSALEM Pride Parade, June 4, 2026.

Out on both counts: What Pride taught me about being Jewish - opinion

YAIR LAPID speaks at the 24th annual Jerusalem Pride Parade, June 4, 2026.

Lapid promises marriage equality within first 100 days of new gov. at Jerusalem Pride Parade


Jerusalem's 24th March for Pride and Tolerance begins with new route toward Knesset

The 24th Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance kicked off with a new route toward the Knesset, highlighting calls for equal rights, legislative change, and inclusion for Israel’s LGBTQ+ community.

THE JERUSALEM Pride Parade, June 4, 2026.

New Jerusalem Pride March route heads towards Knesset under 'Demanding Change' slogan

The Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance said the march will call for changes in public discourse and legislation on behalf of Israel’s LGBTQ+ community.

 Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025.

Pride or prejudice? Anti-Zionism and antisemitism in queer spaces - opinion

Social justice spaces have been infiltrated with antisemitism for years, under the sanitized term of “anti-Zionism.”

 Israeli drag queens and go-go dancers dance on a truck during the annual gay pride parade in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on June 13, 2014.

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.

 Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025.

'Palestinian, not Pride flag should be raised': Guardian reports on Israel's 'pinkwashing'

“LGBTQ+ liberation has been co-opted by the Israeli state that to a gay Palestinian it now serves only as a reminder of the horror unfolding just 60 miles south."

  Thousands attend the Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance March. May 30, 2024.

Grapevine: Touch of Chelm

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Thousands attend the Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance March. May 30, 2024.

'I'll march for him': IDF fallen soldier's partner to lead Jerusalem Pride Parade

Thanks to Omer Ohana, the amendment to the Bereaved Families Law passed, which for the first time recognizes bereaved common-law partners as equals.

 ISRAELI AND Pride flags fly proudly alongside each other in Tel Aviv’s Florentin neighborhood.

Iranian IRGC-linked account says it will kill Israeli LGBTQ+ community members

The IRGC-linked group wrote on Telegram: "March of homosexuals in the occupied holy Al Quds city. After killing these impure [homosexuals], where should we bury them?"

 People take part in a rally marking the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 3, 2021.

Jerusalem for everyone? Tensions simmer in Israel's divided capital

While Lion tries his best to convey that the city belongs to everyone, including non-Jews who live here, the main struggles in recent days have centered around this issue.

 ACTS SUCH as spitting on Armenian priests in the Old City have become routine: A young clergyman takes part in Sunday mass.

Israel's fights for democracy, LGBT rights against the same enemy - Lapid

Benny Gantz also spoke at the Liberty Bell Park ahead of the parade, and answered what he said was a question that infuriated him – "Why are they marching?"

 Opposition leader Yair Lapid attends at the annual Jerusalem Pride Parade, on June 1, 2023