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Visible allyship: Why LGBTQ+ Jews shouldn't have to choose between their identities - opinion

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned from working at JQY is that allyship cannot be assumed. It has to be visible.

People march in the Capitol Pride Parade on June 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Capitol LGBT parade had been postponed due to President Trump's UFC fight at the White House.
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

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Ghana passes bill imposing prison terms for LGBTQ+ identity, advocacy

A general view of Malaysia's National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 25, 2020

Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'


Former LGBTs 'repent on behalf of nation for sin of homosexuality'

The "formers" are lobbying against two House bills: H.R. 5, the Equality Act - and H.R. 3570, the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act.

LGBT flag on Jerusalem's King George Street, July 31, 2018

PA police arrest, harass members of LGTBQ community

Members of the Palestinian LGBTQ community have in recent weeks been violently targeted and harassed by PA officers.

Palestinian Authority police prevent an end-of Ramadan prayer service by supporter of the Hizb-ut Tahrir in Hebron, June 4, 201

Saudi gov’t arrests gay man for wearing leopard shorts at beach

“The police [have changed] my charges to electronic crimes, taking photos of nudity,” Suhail al-Jameel tweeted.

The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is seen during the first Gay Pride parade in Skopje, North Macedonia June 29, 2019

Iran charges famous Kurdish singer with being gay, faces execution

"Well known Iranian Kurdish singer, Mohsen Lorestani was charged with ‘corruption on earth’ by a court in Tehran for posting ‘immoral’ content on social media."

Mohsen Lorestani

Russian man sues Apple, claiming his iPhone turned him gay

After downloading an app to his iPhone, the Russian sued Apple for his alleged life style change.

Apple's iPhone 6 (R) and iPhone 6 Plus.

Jewish same-sex couple sues State Dept after infant daughter denied citizenship

“We are her parents as much as your children are yours. And to have that questioned is unsettling.”

Gay couple celebrates pride [illustrative]

Hundreds rally marking decade since unknown killer attacked LGBT center in TA

Youth counselor Nir Katz, 26, and teenager Liz Triboshi, 16, were murdered and 11 people were wounded in the 2009 attack on the LGBT youth center. The case has never been closed.

Rally commemorating ten years since Bar Noar massacre, Aug. 2019

OUTstanding Travel

Peretz organizes private and group tours of countries around the Mediterranean, all in the service of providing an experience that is comfortable and supportive for gay tourists.

Nadav Peretz crouches in front of an OUTstanding tour group, as they bring pride to the Dead Sea

Bezalel Smotrich opposes criticism of Education Minister Peretz

Peretz was appointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the country's education minister in June.

Israel's Education minister Rafi Peretz

Israeli artists face off against pro-conversion therapy minister Peretz

Privately, some in Israel's creative community said they were so angry with Peretz and the prime minister who appointed them that they thought the best response would be no comment.

Rotem Sela/Gal Gadot