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Three minors arrested under suspicion of repeated vandalism against Jerusalem Reform synagogue
Police said all three suspects are Jerusalem residents and that the investigation is ongoing. Investigators were expected to ask a court later Wednesday to extend their detention.
Freedom of worship demands both physical safety and sanctuary autonomy - editorial
B'Yachad party will pursue LGBTQ marriage rights if part of next government, Lapid vows
'State-led discrimination': Turkey jails 16 people after raids in Izmir on LGBTQ+ groups
Zini cancels Shin Bet Pride event, slashes budget for all LGBT programming - report
According to sources, plans for the Shin Bet's Pride Month event were well underway when the organizers were notified of its cancellation, with no clear explanation provided.
Roy Freeman: Building a comfortable community for LGBT olim in Israel
Roy Freeman, a British-born immigrant living in Israel, is building a support network for LGBT olim, by offering community events and a softer landing for newcomers making aliyah.
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.
Lapid promises marriage equality within first 100 days of new gov. at Jerusalem Pride Parade
As the parade began, several people held signs protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza and treatment of Palestinians, with some reading "No pride in genocide" and "No pride in apartheid."
Ghana passes bill imposing prison terms for LGBTQ+ identity, advocacy
Notably, Ghana's parliament passed the bill as Pride Month is set to start around the world on Monday.
Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'
Homosexuality is criminalized in Muslim-majority Malaysia, which operates a dual-track legal system with Islamic laws for Muslims running alongside civil laws.
Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds
A total of 432 homophobic or transphobic physical incidents were reported in Israel in 2025, the Aguda's report found.
Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47
"We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma," the family said in a statement.
As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish nonprofits are funding moves to safer states
So far, 29 applications have been approved, representing 56 people across households in 12 states, and $274,500 in loans have been disbursed.
Four day pride festival to be held at Dead Sea, largest in history of Middle East
“Pride Land is not just another festival," said the main producer and initiator of the festival, Aaron Cohen, "it's the biggest thing we've done here.”
