Equality
PM Netanyahu: Solidarity With LGBT Community & Jerusalem Pride Parade
In this official video (01:50), produced on the day of Jerusalem’s Pride Parade in 2016, PM Benjamin Netanyahu encourages people to support the LGBT community. Condemning violence against the LGBT
A Tale of Two Prides: Tel Aviv vs. Jerusalem
This article in Out Magazine compares the euphoria of Tel Aviv’s Pride Parade with the intimacy and urgency of Jerusalem’s Pride Parade. The author, Brian Schaefer, references instances of violence at previous
Why Tel Aviv Is One of the Most LGBT-Friendly Cities in the World
This article from The Culture Trip travel website describes Tel Aviv as a haven for the local LGBT community and tourists, thanks to its world-renowned Pride Week, plethora of gay
Tel Aviv: A “Gay Haven” or “Pinkwashing” Distraction?
This Associated Press video (02:30) highlights Tel Aviv as one of the world’s most gay-friendly cities for locals and tourists alike, focusing on the open atmosphere, exciting night life, annual
Public Opinion Survey on the Rights of Same-Sex Couples
This article reports the findings of a public opinion survey conducted in honor of the 2018 Jerusalem Gay Pride parade by Hiddush, an organization working towards religious freedom and equality
20 Years of Tel Aviv Pride and a Comparison to Jerusalem
In this i24NEWS interview (05:38), long-time LGBT activist Avi Soffer discusses 20 years of the annual Tel Aviv Pride Parade, including what has changed over the past two decades, what
Summary of LGBT Rights in Israel
This page presents a concise view of the rights of the LGBT community in Israel, from the website of Equaldex, a collaborative knowledge base for the LGBT movement around the world.
A Critical Examination of Israeli LGBT Advancements: Genuine Progress or Attempts at Elevated Global Status?
This academic article from the Yale Review of International Studies examines advancements in Israeli law, society and culture to gauge whether Israel’s perceived progressive attitude toward the LGBT community is a genuine
LGBTQ Activist on the Surrogacy Law and Community Rights
In this video (05:19), produced by i24NEWS in light of the 2018 law prohibiting single men and gay couples from state-supported surrogacy rights, LGBTQ activist Yonatan Feffer discusses the progress
MFA: Legal Equality for Israel’s LGBTQ Community
This article from the official website of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs summarizes the legal status of Israel’s LGBT individuals and families, emphasising their equality and protection under the law