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A screenshot of Daniel Bloom's Instagram post in which he told of his experiences as a gay soldier in the IDF. (Instagram screenshot used in accordance with article 27a of the Copyright Law)
August 6, 2023, 10:46 am
Soldier from IDF special forces unit says he was harassed over his sexual orientation
Daniel Bloom says was he locked outside in rain, subjected to homophobic slander without support from squadron, commanders; IDF: Officers spoke with soldiers involved, opened probe
By ToI Staff
IGY (Israel Gay Youth) participants. (courtesy)
July 2, 2021, 10:50 am
Podcast: Gay Israeli youth make societal change through IDF, national service
What opportunities do Israel’s young LGBTQ+ have after high school? We speak with Rom Ohayon from Israel Gay Youth to find out
By ToI Staff
Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel attends a Jewish Home faction meeting at the Knesset, on January 15, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 4, 2018, 8:57 pm
Minister said to rap IDF for focus on female troops, gay soldiers
‘Why is this good?’ asks Uri Ariel during cabinet meeting attended by IDF chief of staff, according to Channel 10
By ToI Staff
Military Advocate General Brig. Gen. Sharon Afek speaks at a conference on the law of armed conflict outside Tel Aviv, on April 25, 2017. (Roy Alima/Flash90)
May 10, 2017, 5:04 am
Israel’s military advocate general defends trial of Hebron shooter
In interview with Bar Association magazine, Brig. Gen. Sharon Afek discusses ‘landmark’ Azaria case, plea deal for general accused of rape, and being a role model for LGBT community
By Judah Ari Gross
A staged photo uploaded to the IDF's official Facebook page to mark Pride Month in 2012 (photo credit: via Facebook)
August 2, 2016, 4:08 pm
Two-thirds of Israelis back an army open to LGBT troops
Peace Index finds support declines with heightened religious affiliation, from 81% among the secular to 29% among Haredim
By ToI Staff
Cpt. Sharon Ogen, the medical training officer of the IDF's Southern Command, in her home in Ramat Hasharon. (Judah Ari Gross/Times of Israel)
July 5, 2016, 7:36 pm
For gay soldiers, IDF seen as ‘more progressive’ than the state
Cpt. Sharon Ogen speaks with The Times of Israel about coming out, finding love and starting a family while in uniform
By Judah Ari Gross
Lt. Shachar, Israel’s first transgender officer, addressing a pride event at Israel’s embassy in Washington, D.C., June 20, 2016. (Courtesy: Ron Kampeas)
June 22, 2016, 9:12 am
Israel’s first transgender army officer celebrates at DC embassy
In nod to Orlando massacre, Lieutenant Shachar proclaims the ‘whole world’ has a right ‘to be free and to be whoever we want to be’
By Ron Kampeas
Cap. (res) Gal Kali, a proud member of the gay community, in reserves several years ago (Photo credit: Courtesy: Gal Kali)
July 29, 2013, 10:52 am
IDF’s gays find friends at the top, lingering homophobia on the ground
The Israeli army, famous for its inclusion of women, is strikingly open to LGBT soldiers too — but the fight for tolerance is far from over
By Mitch Ginsburg
Ohad Knoller and Oz Zehavi star in Eytan Fox's new film Yossi (image capture: YouTube)
From the WebJanuary 20, 2013, 5:33 am
Steering a path to acceptance for gay Israelis
The New York Times interviews Eytan Fox ahead of the American release of his new movie ‘Yossi’
A staged photo uploaded to the IDF's official Facebook page to mark Pride Month in 2012 (photo credit: via Facebook)
June 12, 2012, 3:30 pm
Army’s ‘gay soldiers’ photo was staged, is misleading
Male soldiers holding hands in IDF’s viral photograph are not a couple, only one is gay, and they both serve in spokesman’s unit
By Mitch Ginsburg
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