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Police and security personnel work near the scene where several people were injured in a potential car-ramming on the sideline of the Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade in Berlin, Germany, on July 25, 2026. (Antoine LAMBROSCHINI/AFP)
July 26, 2026, 4:04 am
1 killed, at least 16 hurt in suspected ‘Islamist’ ramming attack at Berlin Pride Parade
Berlin police says it is hunting for Islamist suspect after white van hit several people before crashing into tree; pride event called off as Merz vows to punish those responsible
By Kirsten Grieshaber and FANNY BRODERSEN
Dillon Perez waves a Jewish pride flag at the New York City Pride March on June 29, 2026. (Grace Gilson/ JTA)
June 30, 2026, 1:40 am
A tale of two marches: LGBTQ Jews face cheers and heckles at NYC Pride
Contrasting receptions of Jewish contingents at parade reflect complex reality for Jews facing increasingly rampant anti-Israel sentiment in LGBTQ spaces
By Grace Gilson
A spectator holds up a Progress Pride flag before the start of the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, Washington, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo//Lindsey Wasson)
June 27, 2026, 10:10 am
Rainbow flags dot World Cup’s Seattle ‘Pride Match’ played between Egypt and Iran
Countries’ governments protested to FIFA about LGBTQ theme, and there was little reference to Pride on the field itself, disappointing some fans
By Hallie Golden
People take part in the annual Pride March in Rome, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP)
June 14, 2026, 12:30 am
Israelis say they were attacked at Bologna Pride for carrying rainbow Star of David flag
Witnesses say pregnant woman was shoved, families were called ‘murderers,’ while demonstrators reportedly waved Palestinian flags, held signs reading ‘no Pride in genocide’
By ToI Staff
People march in the Tel Aviv Pride parade on June 12, 2026. (Flash90)
June 12, 2026, 8:42 pm
Tel Aviv holds first Pride parade since Oct. 7; cops impede some anti-government marchers
Trans model assaulted in Tel Aviv last month dances on float as estimated 100,000 people march along beach, following the city’s call to ‘vote with your feet’
By Noam Lehmann
Police Commissioner Daniel Levy seen during the annual LGBTQ Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 20, 2026, 4:45 pm
Police scrap appointment of man with history of anti-LGBTQ incitement, race crimes
Rahamim Hugi had been tapped to serve as head of the police force’s new ultra-Orthodox enlistment directorate, with a rank of chief superintendent
By Noam Lehmann
Iranian players pose for a photo ahead of a friendly soccer match between Russia and Iran at Volgograd Arena in Volgograd, Russia, October 10, 2025. (AP)
December 9, 2025, 2:12 pm
Iran objects to ‘Pride Match’ branding of World Cup soccer game against Egypt
Iranian Football Federation chief denounces as ‘irrational’ plan by host city Seattle to dedicate June 2026 match in support of the LGBTQ community; Egyptians also unhappy
By AFP
A group from a delegation organized by Hebro and Birthright Israel pose after clearing out an apartment damaged by an Iranian ballistic missile in Ramat Aviv, Israel, in August 2025. (Photo by Gali Gordon via JTA)
September 2, 2025, 3:14 am
After facing antisemitism in the Diaspora, pro-Israel LGBTQ Jews find refuge in Tel Aviv
Backlash over the Gaza war in queer spaces is forcing some ‘back into the closet,’ says the leader of a US delegation whose members were buoyed by the Israeli counterparts they came to support
By Deborah Danan
Dillon Perez (L) and Yoanna Chaya Kollin at the closing party of Jewish Federations of North America’s LGBTQ+ Pride Mission to Israel, June 12, 2025 (Zev Stub/Times of Israel)
June 13, 2025, 5:49 am
Spurned after October 7, American LGBTQ+ Jews find healing in Tel Aviv Pride Week
Anti-Israel sentiments in the global queer community have alienated many, pushing them to develop their Jewish identities instead
By Zev Stub
A man wearing fishnet tights dances at the annual Gay Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, on June 9, 2017. Friday's Parade marks the end of Pride Week in Tel Aviv, internationally acclaimed as one of the most proud and gay-friendly cities in the world. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
June 12, 2025, 2:56 pm
US embassy to boycott Tel Aviv Pride Parade, in Trump-era reversal
Notification of absence sent to Foreign Ministry reportedly refers to ‘LGB community’, in line with Trump administration’s moves against transgender community
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
A pedestrian on the campus of Yeshiva University in New York City on August 30, 2022. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
May 10, 2025, 10:37 am
Yeshiva University rescinds approval of LGBTQ+ student group
Orthodox university’s rabbis say ‘Hareni’ violated settlement agreement that allowed for its formation; students refuse to include ‘sexual morality’ disclaimer on club’s ads
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Two participants kiss while holding a pride rainbow flag with a Star of David in Tel Aviv on June 6, 2024. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
May 5, 2025, 4:53 pm
Global LGBTQ group says it’ll lift suspension of Israeli member organization after year
ILGA World chastises The Aguda for ‘silence’ on Gaza, says it will reverse suspension in October, noting it would set ‘harmful precedent’ to demand groups publicly oppose governments
By ToI Staff
Members of the centrist Momentum Movement party burn flares in protest before a vote on a bill aimed at banning the annual Pride march on March 18, 2025 during the spring session of the Hungarian Parliament. (Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)
March 18, 2025, 5:14 pm
Hungary’s parliament bans Pride events in crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights
New law lets authorities use facial recognition software to identify attendees at barred events; opposition lawmakers ignite colorful smoke bombs in chamber during vote
By Justin Spike
An Israeli man wears a rainbow kippa during the annual Gay Pride march in Jerusalem on July 21, 2016. (Thomas COex/AFP/Getty Images via JTA)
October 31, 2024, 11:45 am
Global LGBTQ group suspends Israeli organization, angering queer Jews and allies
After pressure from Israel critics, ILGA World says it both rejected Tel Aviv as potential site for upcoming event and froze Israeli umbrella group’s membership
By Andrew Lapin
A supporter of Israel takes part in the New York City Pride March on June 30, 2024, in New York City. (Adam GRAY / AFP)
July 10, 2024, 3:02 am
Isolated by their ‘allies,’ LGBTQ Jews in US gather to parse Pride’s anti-Israel leanings
As supporters of the Jewish state feel increasingly unwelcome at events for the Queer community, they turn to each other for support, while mulling what feels like betrayal
By Cathryn J. Prince
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