Gay Pride

Apple's official Pride band for the Apple Watch has landed in Israel

Ahead of International Pride Month, the iStore chain has begun marketing Apple's 2026 Pride Edition in Israel.

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Pride flags are seen near a beach in Tel Aviv ahead of the city’s annual Pride Parade scheduled for next week, June 6, 2026.

Pride flags vandalized across Israel over weekend, police launch probes

THE JERUSALEM Pride Parade, June 4, 2026.

Out on both counts: What Pride taught me about being Jewish - opinion

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


Jerusalem's 24th March for Pride and Tolerance begins with new route toward Knesset

The 24th Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance kicked off with a new route toward the Knesset, highlighting calls for equal rights, legislative change, and inclusion for Israel’s LGBTQ+ community.

THE JERUSALEM Pride Parade, June 4, 2026.

Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community

One of the suspected threats on social media appears to target former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who said he would work towards civil unions and same-sex marriage within Israeli law if elected.

Haifa resident arrested for threats made against the LGBTQ+ community.

New Jerusalem Pride March route heads towards Knesset under 'Demanding Change' slogan

The Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance said the march will call for changes in public discourse and legislation on behalf of Israel’s LGBTQ+ community.

 Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025.

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.

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Jewish LGBTQ group banned from Rome Pride parade for not denouncing Israeli government on Gaza

Keshet Italia slammed Roma Pride as antisemitic in a Tuesday press release, and the "unprecedented exclusion" of the only Italian Jewish LGBTQ org. was a removal of a mask from the organizer's face.

ROME - ITALY : Gay Pride 2025,event in Rome,Italy, June 14,2025

Outrage after Rome Pride bans Jewish LGBTQ groups

Shannon Seban, Director of European Affairs at CAM, “The weaponization of Pride spaces against Jews is unacceptable. Antisemitism has no place in the LGBTQ movement.”

ROME - ITALY : Gay Pride 2025,event in Rome,Italy, June 14,2025

Police arrest 16-year-old from Bnei Brak suspected of setting fire to Pride flag in Tel Aviv

The teen was arrested on Sunday morning, and police found a burnt Pride flag and a lighter during a search of his belongings.

Burned flag found in home of 16-year-old from Bnei Brak.

A Wider Bridge, a pro-Israel advocate in LGBTQ spaces, is shutting down

Pro Israel LGBTQ group A Wider Bridge said it will wind down operations by year’s end, pointing to funding challenges after years of controversy in progressive queer circles.

A person wears a pride-themed yarmulke in the West Village in New York City, on June 26, 2020.

Seattle doubles down on World Cup Pride plans despite Iran, Egypt's objections

Complaints by the football associations of Iran and Egypt highlight tensions between World Cup rules promoting anti-discrimination, inclusivity and neutrality on political and social matters.

United States fans with a rainbow Pride flag during the FIFA Women's World Cup Final at Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France, July 7, 2019

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.