Gay Pride

FIFA assigns LGBT-themed World Cup game to Iran, where homosexuality is punishable by death

As with many Islamic countries, homosexuality is outlawed in Iran and punishable by death. Many LGBTQ+ Iranians have fled the country, looking for asylum in the United States or the Middle East.

A match ball is seen in front of a Pride flag during the round 21 A-League Women's match between Newcastle Jets and Western United at No.2 Sportsground, on March 30, 2025, in Newcastle, Australia.
Supporters of gay marriage wave the rainbow flag after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the U.S. Constitution provides same-sex couples the right to marry at the Supreme Court in Washington June 26, 2015

US Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn same-sex marriage right

The Tel Aviv-Jaffa municipal building is lit up for Pride month activities, June 28, 2020.

Sidelined at Pride celebrations, pro-Israel LGBTQ Jews find breathing room in Tel Aviv

 Pro-Palestine protesters take part in a protest in front of the City Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 15, 2021.

Ottawa Capital Pride parade canceled after anti-Israel activists blockade route


L'Oréal Israel provided exclusive sponsorship for Offer Nissim's pride concert

The beauty group set up four pop-up areas in Yarkon Park under the concept "LET THE BEAT GLOW ON" as part of its commitment to values of equality and diversity.

 Frida Uziel with Eli Sagiv, CEO of L'Oréal Israel, and Ilan Nakash

Nadav Schwartz: Fighting for LGBTQ+ acceptance among religious Jews

Jerusalemite of the week: A religious Jew who has been out as a gay man for 15 years now, Nadav Schwartz is a passionate activist who fights for the reconciliation of religious and queer identities. 

 Nadav Schwartz

‘Loud and proud’: Meeting the Jewish Federations of North America’s Pride Delegation to Israel

SOCIAL AFFAIRS: At the Jewish Federations of North America’s Pride Delegation to Israel, leaders learn they don’t have to choose between being Jewish, queer and Zionist.

 THE JEWISH Federations of North America’s Pride Delegation to Israel last week, whose trip ended the day before the war with Iran broke out.

Police prepare for the arrival of 60,000 participants for Tel Aviv Pride Parade

A total of 1,600 police officers, alongside hundreds of volunteers, the city’s SLA unit, security personnel, stewards, and municipal police, will be on hand to ensure the event runs smoothly.

Israeli flag and rainbow flag being waved at Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 25 2021

As gay tourism dries up, Israel must offer a fresh outlook on Pride Week - opinion

Tourists – especially gay travelers, who seek safety, openness, and ease – simply don’t feel secure coming to Israel.

 A sign reading "Everybody deserves freedom" seen next to a poster of two hostages, in Tel Aviv, June 11, 2025

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.

The Aguda to have membership reinstated in October, LGBT group ILGA says

ILGA halted The Aguda's membership while it investigated its compliance with ILGA's constitutional principles, in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. 

Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

US authorities thwart ISIS-inspired teen’s terror plot on Phoenix Pride

Marvin Jalo will be tried as an adult on one count of terrorism and one count of conspiracy to commit terrorism.

A drag queen from BS West's Visionaries troupe performs during Phoenix Pride's Rainbows Fest, a family friendly LGBTQ pride event, in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., April 1, 2023.

‘Hamas haven’: UK Pride event denies Jewish group’s participation 

The Jewish “community activist group” accused Brighton & Hove Pride of creating expectations on Jewish groups “that are not made of others.” 

 A person holds a placard in support of Palestinians, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, during the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Parade in Milan, Italy, June 29, 2024.

Playtika and IGY partner to strengthen LGBTQ+ support in Israel

Playtika and IGY collaborate to enhance and expand support for Israel's LGBTQ+ community through unique initiatives and mental health resources.


Israel’s embassy in Ireland accuses Dublin Pride of promoting ‘agenda of exclusion'

The embassy charged that Dublin Pride had altered its policy to stop national flags being flown as a circumvented way to prevent the Israeli flag from being displayed at the event.

People attend the annual Pride parade in Dublin, Ireland, June 24, 2023.