LGBTQ+

J.B. Pritzker was vetted for VP. Now the Jewish governor of Illinois hosts Kamala Harris’ DNC

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a key figure at the Democratic National Convention, highlights his progressive record and immigrant roots.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA , BEN SALES/JTA
20/08/2024

‘Hamas haven’: UK Pride event denies Jewish group’s participation

The Jewish “community activist group” accused Brighton & Hove Pride of creating expectations on Jewish groups “that are not made of others.” 

 The IDF has exposed a four-kilometer-long, 50-meter deep “strategic” level tunnel

'Dismantling Hamas from within': IDF uncovers trove of Hamas secrets

IDF and Shin Bet uncover extensive Hamas intelligence, revealing lists of suspected LGBTQ+ individuals, brutal tactics, global operations, and systematic terror tactics.

21/07/2024

Tel Aviv backs housing for transgender community with support from religious factions

According to their website, Transiot Israel works to promote “the rights of the transgender community and focuses on trans women as well as assisting and realizing the rights of trans women."

Jewish couple was barred from adopting a child through a Christian agency

The couple is now the face of an anti-Project 2025 campaign, a presidential transition blueprint drawn up by conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation that has garnered intense criticism.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
12/07/2024

John Irving in Jerusalem: I’m pro-Israel, I’m pro-Jewish, and here for you

Irving, who last visited Israel in 1981, said his new book brings back some of the characters and setting of his beloved novel, The Cider House Rules.

Turkish authorities shut down pride event

Turkish police arrested 15 people and shut down a previously banned LGBTQ+ pride march. The annual June march takes place in cities across the globe but rarely in predominantly Islamic countries.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
01/07/2024
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Anti-Israel activists disrupt pride parades in NYC, Toronto, St. Louis

The New York City, St. Louis, and Toronto pride parades were disrupted by anti-Israel protests, with the Canadian event ending early due to the demonstrations. Similar efforts were stopped in London.

Playtika and IGY partner to strengthen LGBTQ+ support in Israel

Playtika and IGY collaborate to enhance and expand support for Israel's LGBTQ+ community through unique initiatives and mental health resources.

By WALLA! TECH
01/07/2024

Turkey arrests at least 15 protesters at Pride rally

President Tayyip Erdogan's Islamic-rooted AK Party has toughened its rhetoric against the LGBT community over the past decade and banned pride marches since 2015, citing “security reasons.”

By REUTERS
30/06/2024
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