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Turkish comedian arrested for 'insulting' Erdogan and Islam
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (301+ words) Ynetnews Turkish comedian Deniz G'kta, 32, was arrested at Istanbul airport on suspicion of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and "publicly denigrating religious values," after a stand-up routine in which he allegedly mocked Erdogan and other public figures while joking about…...
Masa launches 'LGBTQ-Friendly Badge' to signal safer, more inclusive Israel programs
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (294+ words) Ynetnews Masa Israel Journey has introduced a new "LGBTQ-Friendly Badge" for selected programs, developed in partnership with The Aguda " The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel The initiative is intended to identify programs that adopt inclusion guidelines aimed at improving…...
Pride, identity and Israel: New York activist says Jews are facing a changing climate of tolerance
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (517+ words) Hannah Simpson says marching with both the Pride and Israeli flags was a declaration that LGBTQ identity and Zionism are not mutually exclusive; she warns that rising political polarization is making New York less welcoming for Jews and Israelis while…...
Zini's Shin Bet overhaul: Oct. 7 memorial removed, LGBTQ forum closed
1+ week, 1+ day ago (546+ words) Agency says removal followed Memorial Day, meant to avoid partial depiction of October 7 failure; reports of the LGBTQ forum shutdown sparked criticism over internal policy direction and priorities...
The right to come out includes the right not to
1+ week, 3+ day ago (468+ words) Opinion: Coming out should always be a personal choice, but as AI gets better at connecting the dots, protecting that choice becomes more complicated Pride Month is a time to celebrate visibility, acceptance and belonging But in an era where…...
Tel Aviv Pride shows how far Israel has come " and how far it has to go
2+ week, 4+ day ago (63+ words) Ynetnews Tel Aviv Pride shows how far Israel has come " and how far it has to go Opinion: Tel Aviv marked its first Pride Parade since Oct. 7, drawing 120, 000 people, but the celebration mixed with protest is a reminder that visibility…...
Over 100, 000 Participate in Tel Aviv Pride Parade: 'Celebrating a Reality of Sanity"
2+ week, 6+ day ago (90+ words) The Tel Aviv Pride Parade has come to an end. According to organizers, approximately 120, 000 participants attended the parade. Mayor Ron Huldai said in greeting: "This is the day when we mark again a reality as we want it to be…...
The only gay bar in Jerusalem closes at end of June
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (113+ words) Jerusalem's Video Pub, the city's only gay bar and a central LGBTQ+ meeting point, will close at the end of June after 14 years; Owners said the closure stems from COVID-19, the wars since Oct. 7 and prolonged instability affecting nightlife and…...
Who is YENTA? The North American oleh who found his queer identity in Tel Aviv
3+ week, 1+ day ago (129+ words) For Jonah Maryles, aliyah wasn't simply about moving to Israel, it was about finding the freedom to embrace every facet of who he is; today, the 27-year-old content creator, artist and community-builder behind the viral '30 Days of YENTA' series, is…...
I hide my Star of David: Jewish gay activist leaves Italy amid rising antisemitism
3+ week, 2+ day ago (71+ words) Ynetnews I hide my Star of David: Jewish gay activist leaves Italy amid rising antisemitism After years of activism in Rome, Meir Brauner says anti-Israel hostility has left him feeling isolated as both a Jew and a member of the…...