The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/homosexuality-in-israel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:45:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png homosexuality in Israel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/homosexuality-in-israel/ 32 32 With Israel’s right-wing government, US Zionist LGBTQ group faces urgent crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-israels-right-wing-government-us-zionist-lgbtq-group-faces-urgent-crisis/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:19:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2974989 After advocating for Israel in the American gay community for years, A Wider Bridge faces an impasse as the Jewish state's new coalition includes proudly homophobic politicians

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]]> Herzog says anti-LGBT rhetoric worrying, as Netanyahu again vows to thwart proposals https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-says-anti-lgbt-rhetoric-worrying-as-netanyahu-again-vows-to-thwart-proposals/ Sun, 25 Dec 2022 21:14:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2907500 President speaks out after far-right MK suggests discrimination laws should be amended to allow refusal of service on religious grounds: 'Undermines fundamental democratic values'

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]]> Jewish Home leader invokes dogs in comments on gay pride, says sorry https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-home-leader-invokes-dogs-in-comments-on-gay-pride-says-sorry/ Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:12:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2031748 Rabbi Rafi Peretz calls pride parade 'inappropriate,' says no place for LGBT expressions in public

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]]> Bennett defends lesbian aide amid national religious criticism https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-defends-lesbian-aide-amid-national-religious-criticism/ Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:54:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1677985 Jewish Home leader says he won't discriminate based on sexual orientation after rabbi quits party over spokeswoman's employment

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]]> Welfare minister asks court for more time to examine gay adoption https://www.timesofisrael.com/welfare-minister-asks-court-for-more-time-to-examine-same-sex-adoption/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:48:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1660431 Haim Katz seeks extension for professionals to consider the matter, as gay Likud MK Amir Ohana says he won't vote with coalition until it reverses its stance against adoption by same-sex parents

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]]> State opposition to same-sex couple adoptions sparks ire, including key minister’s https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-opposition-to-same-sex-couple-adoptions-sparks-ire-including-key-ministers/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 12:48:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1659706 Gay pop star Harel Skaat calls on youth to stop serving in army, paying taxes

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]]> Government will not allow gay couples to adopt in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-will-not-allow-gay-couples-to-adopt-in-israel/ Sun, 16 Jul 2017 17:05:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1659358 Responding to court petition, state cites 'difficulties' for the child; lawmakers accuse government of homophobia

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]]> Israeli prison allows homosexual conjugal visit for first time https://www.timesofisrael.com/prison-allows-homosexual-conjugal-visit-for-first-time/ Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:11:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1606852 Tarlan Hankishayev, jailed for falsely incriminating suspect in a 2009 gay youth club shooting, wins long fight for rights

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]]> Court scrubs gay man’s criminal record to grant him citizenship https://www.timesofisrael.com/court-scrubs-gay-mans-criminal-record-to-grant-him-citizenship/ Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:15:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1514183 Judge quashes conviction that would thwart Israeli nationality application, adoption of child with partner

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]]> Rabbis fight Nissan same-sex couples ad https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbis-fight-nissan-same-sex-couples-ad/ Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:32:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1466786 Religious forum launches effort against car advertisement, says 'normal families' have a mother and father

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]]> Israeli Orthodox rabbis draft gay ‘inclusivity’ document https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-orthodox-rabbis-draft-gay-containment-document/ Sat, 09 Apr 2016 00:44:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1372598 Paper issued by nonprofit Beit Hillel aims to allow homosexual individuals to 'feel more comfortable within their faith community'

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]]> How a gay Iranian poet fleeing persecution ‘fell in love’ with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-a-gay-iranian-poet-fleeing-persecution-fell-in-love-with-israel/ Fri, 11 Dec 2015 10:28:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1300844 Payam Feili, 30, proudly defies his theocratic regime back home, hopes to move permanently to gay-friendly Tel Aviv

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]]> NGO files complaint against MK for ‘Gays control the media’ remark https://www.timesofisrael.com/ngo-files-complaint-against-mk-for-gays-control-the-media-remark/ Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:52:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1234003&preview_id=1234003 Ometz movement asks Knesset Ethics Committee to intervene after Jewish Home MK Bezalel Smotrich's controversial comments

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]]> Jewish Home MK says gays control the media https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-home-mk-says-gays-control-the-media/ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:41:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1232633 After being ridiculed for homophobic comments, Bezalel Smotritch says media stifles conservative opinions like his own

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]]> Pride parade killer to undergo further psychiatric evaluation https://www.timesofisrael.com/pride-parade-stabber-to-undergo-further-psychiatric-evaluation/ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:09:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1231409 Yishai Schlissel's refusal to comply with mental health examiners means his fitness for trial needs to be rechecked

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