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Israel’s top LGBTQ-friendly cities named in 2025 Pride Index

Israel’s 2025 Pride Index ranked Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv-Yafo and Rishon Lezion first with perfect scores; Jerusalem, Ashkelon and Nahariya joined for the first time, while Netanya earned a special award for major progress in LGBTQ+ services and policy

Lihi Gordon | 05.28.26

Jewish LGBTQ groups barred from Rome Pride float over refusal to condemn Gaza 'genocide'

Keshet Italia accuses organizers of antisemitism and double standards, says members faced attacks at last year’s march and urges Rome officials to boycott the parade

ynet | 05.27.26

NYC Dyke March organizers ban ‘Zionists,’ oust Jewish activist

New York’s annual protest-driven, anti-establishment queer event becomes battleground over Zionism, as queer Jewish participants expelled and excluded under new anti-Israel policy; '“It’s like being pushed back into the closet—but this time as Jews'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.29.25

קייטלין ג'נר שותה יין עם רגב גור בזמן האזעקה

Caitlyn Jenner is no longer in Israel: This is how she managed to leave

The American reality star, who came to Israel for Pride Week events and got stuck in the country due to the war with Iran, left Israel via Jordan

Bar Zaga | 06.15.25

כוחות משטרה פרוסים במצעד הגאווה בתל אביב

Tel Aviv Pride Parade canceled amid fears of Iranian retaliation

Parade and other mass events suspended following Israeli strike on Iran; Home Front Command enforces sweeping restrictions nationwide as public transport sharply reduced

Nina Fox, Lihi Gordon | 06.13.25

'Even during war, we keep coming back': Tourists explain why they keep coming back to Tel Aviv Pride

Despite the war and global protests, two LGBTQ travelers from London return to Tel Aviv Pride, calling it the most vibrant, welcoming celebration in the world — and a powerful statement of resilience and solidarity

Alexandra Lukash | 06.12.25

Caitlyn Jenner in Tel Aviv: 'Israel has a marketing problem'

Visiting Israel for the first time in years, Jenner praises the country’s warm atmosphere and strong LGBTQ community; speaking ahead of Tel Aviv’s Pride Parade, she recalls her previous visit and expresses hope to help change perceptions of Israel abroad

Yoni Froim | 06.12.25

Caitlyn Jenner to join Tel Aviv pride parade as guest of honor

Jenner is expected to visit Israel next week to join Tel Aviv’s pride celebrations; attendance comes amid her continued public support for Israel since October 7

Yoni Froim | 06.06.25

Thousands at Jerusalem Pride Parade as event marks 10 years since deadly attack

Annual march commemorates decade since Shira Banki’s murder as thousands march under heavy security; Opposition Leader Lapid condemns Smotrich, Ben-Gvir and ultra-Orthodox leaders for anti-LGBTQ+ policies

Idan Bloemhof | 06.05.25

'I said conversion therapy works, it doesn't and I am sorry

Shmuel Lax, once a conversion therapy supporter, become disillusioned with the process after coming out and now makes penance as a religious gay man

Shmuel Munitz | 12.13.24

Celebrities attend Tel Aviv's toned-down Pride Parade, remember the hostages

Tel Aviv changes festive Pride Parade into a rally symbolizing pride, hope, and freedom for the hostages and the victims of the war; Several celebrities participate in the rally

Yoni Froim | 06.07.24

This year's Pride flag has a wider yellow stripe: 'LGBTQ+ community does not do enough to bring back the hostages'

Tel Aviv Pride Parade organizers change pride flag to support return of the hostages and the event has been turned into a solidarity rally instead of a joyous party; Nadav Rudaeff and Tal Levy, whose loved ones are being held in Gaza, hope the community can unite in the struggle for their release

Yael Ciechanover | 05.30.24

Danish LGBTQ+ group faces sponsor exodus after Israel boycott call

Major firms like Maersk and Google pull sponsorship from Copenhagen Pride after demand to reassess ties with Israel, dealing financial haymaker to local Pride parade organizers

Zeev Avrahami, Copenhagen | 05.11.24

Tel Aviv mayor cancels Pride Parade amid Gaza war

Mayor Ron Huldai says inappropriate time for celebrations as 132 hostages still held captive by Hamas, city to host modest rally under banner of pride, hope and freedom instead

Gilad Cohen | 05.08.24

Tel Aviv Pride Parade gets underway with coloful bash

Tens of thousands march along city's famous seaside promenade in support of LGBT+ community; main event to be held 12am Friday; suspect arrested with electric shocker, a knife, pepper spray and an unidentified chemical substance

ynet correspondents | 06.08.23