LGBT

US Supreme Court reverses Trump administration push to restrict treatment for transgender inmates

The court denied the Justice Department's emergency request to lift a federal judge's order blocking the Federal Bureau of Prisons from implementing the policy.

Prison cell block
IN ‘THE WRONG GIRLS,’ best friends become entangled with an experimental substance that gives them telepathic powers.

LGBT film festival celebrates 21st anniversary with award winners, dramas, and classics - preview

Late Erez Halevi in the cover of one of his albums.

Erez Halevi, Israeli pop pioneer and voice of self-acceptance, dies at 71

MK Yitzhak Pindrus speaks during a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026.

UTJ’s Pindrus calls gay Knesset Speaker Ohana a 'desecration,' Aguda files ethics complaint


Kyiv court rules in favor of diplomat in Israel in landmark same-sex case for Ukraine

Ukraine's recognition of Zoryan Kis and Tymur Levchuk's marriage is a milestone for LGBTQ+ couples and families in the country.

 LGBT activists take part in a "Rave Pride" demanding state support for the local LGBTQ outside Ukrainian President's office in Kyiv, Ukraine July 30, 2021LGBT activists take part in a "Rave Pride" demanding state support for the local LGBTQ outside Ukrainian President's office in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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

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

Caitlyn Jenner to attend Tel Aviv pride parade as guest of honor - report

"I can’t wait to celebrate love in the heart of the city,” Jenner reportedly said ahead of the event which will take place on Friday, June 13.

Caitlyn Jenner

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.

In the pink: Israeli films showcase ethnic, LGBT diversity in the haredi community - review

Together, Pink Lady and Neither Day nor Night cast a light on the highly insular center of the haredi world.

 A scene from the film ‘Pink Lady.’

Sweden’s national security advisor quits hours into job after explicit Grindr pics sent to gov't

Tobias Thyberg was in the new role for less than 12 hours before he resigned.

Tobias Thyberg

Guardian forced Afghan man into hiding after using his picture in LGBT-related article - lawsuit

The man's lawyer claimed, “He was forced to go into hiding due to the extremists and homophobic views that are prevalent in the Iranian and Afghan community."

 The flag of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban) is pictured from the Dogharoun border crossing between Iran and Afghanistan, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran August 29, 2021.

Dyke March Committee bans Zionists from attending march

The Dyke March Committee stated that it intends to dedicate its fundraising efforts to victims of genocide and fight for people’s humanity around the world.

A rainbow coloured placard in the colors of the LGBT flag [Illustrative]