Analysis The Agony and the Ecstasy of Israel’s Eurovision Extravaganza

The kitschy, gay-friendly spectacle gave liberal Israelis a tantalizing glimpse of the country they once cherished — but it could turn out to be their swan song

‘Arab in a Wig’: France Sends Barrier-breaking Provocateur to Israel's Eurovision

19-year-old Bilal Hassani boasts an androgynous appearance, a keen queer social awareness, a dazzling array of wigs. He has some choice words for critics who say he's 'denigrating his Muslim heritage'

Poland Detains Activist for Putting Up Poster of Mary and Jesus With LGBTQ Rainbow Halos

Protesters take to the streets after the human rights activist was temporarily detained for 'insulting religious feelings'

Europe's Populists Unite Around Italy's Salvini Ahead of EU Elections

Salvini is set to close out the campaign for the May 23-26 EU parliament elections with other right-wing populist leaders in Milan's Duomo Square on May 18

Celine Dion's Israeli Partners Thought She Is Outdated and Boring. Then They Met Her

When the Canadian superstar wanted in on their biz, the Israelis behind an alternative kids brand were underwhelmed. Now they have to deal with huge commercial success and being branded satanic

'We Want to Be Equal' Dozens of Protesters Demand Israel Enable Transgender Teen's Return to School

Osher Band stopped attending school at the beginning of the year after students attacked her verbally and physically, leading to her hospitalization

'We Want to Be Equal' Protesters to Demand Israel Let Transgender Girl Return to School

Osher Band stopped attending school at the beginning of the year after students attacked her verbally and physically, leading to her hospitalization

Evangelist Graham Called Out for Hypocrisy After Telling Pete Buttigieg to Repent for Being Gay

On the same day as Graham's comment, Buttigieg received his first endorsement from a member of Congress

Israeli Health Ministry Shelves Plan for Schools to Deal With Transgender Students

'LGBT rights are trampled daily in the education system and some kids are in danger of their lives,' says CEO of an organization for transgenders' rights

Dozens of Israeli Orthodox Rabbis Sign Letter of Support for Bullied Transgender Girl

56 rabbis sign letter to Education Ministry over case of Osher Band, 15, who was hospitalized by violent attack and hasn't gone to school in over six months

Editorial A Safe Space for Everyone

IN PHOTOS: A Dive Into Israel’s Mermaid Community

'When I’m flying through the water with my tail, I forget all my worries'

Israeli Transgender Girl Hospitalized With Brain Injury After Assault in School

The school claims that the family has not cooperated in its efforts to resolve the student’s situation

'They Ask What We Have Between Our Legs': A Third of Transgender Israelis Are Unemployed

As men, they had no problem getting jobs. But once they began wearing dresses and makeup, they were fired

Who’s Behind anti-LGBT, anti-Reform Signs in Israeli Cities?

Huge signs with offensive slogans were posted recently in Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv area. A Haaretz investigation revealed a number of players involved in the campaigns

Israeli Election Potential Kingmaker's Foot Massage Video Makes It to PornHub

Appearance on obscure web series days before vote gets Moshe Feiglin most bizarre campaign moment - including foot biting

LGBTQ Leaders: Netanyahu Told Us the Education Ministry Will Not Go to Far-right

For the second time, the prime minister contradicted his pledge to give the education portfolio to Habayit Hayehudi

Israel Trip Fundraiser for Gay Rabbinical Student Denied Ordination in U.S. Reaches 3K in Hour

A liberal Orthodox rabbinical seminary refused to ordain Daniel Atwood because of his sexual orientation

What Are the Worst Countries for LGBT People?

From Russia to Saudi Arabia to Japan, a list of the world's worst countries to be LGBTQ

Analysis Netanyahu Is LGBT-friendly at AIPAC. At Home, He's Homophobe-friendly

Jewish American leaders accepted the prime minister’s apology after his racist statement in 2015, so don’t expect anything different if he belatedly apologizes for legitimizing anti-LGBT rhetoric this time around

Rights Group Calls on Lebanon to Abolish anti-LGBT Law

A decades-old law in Lebanon punishes sexual relations 'contrary to nature' with up to one year in prison

LGBT Voters Shifting to Gantz's Party From Labor and Meretz, Poll Finds

31 percent of voters plan to vote for Kahol Lavan while 23 percent will vote Meretz and 24 for Labor

'I Just Don’t Want to Be Hurt' Egypt Locking Up Transgender Women in Men's Prisons

Egypt takes pride in an actor winning the Oscar for playing a queer icon, but makes life difficult for LGBTQ citizens – especially transgender ones

Ilhan Omar Rallies Support for Bill Banning Gay Conversion Therapy

The Minnesota Democrat called gay conversion therapy 'torture' and said it should no longer be a legal practice in Minnesota or in any other state

This Rabbi Is Leading the U.S. 'Gay Conversion Therapy' Charge

Despite overwhelming evidence against controversial treatment, N.Y. psychiatrist David Schwartz is going to court to reverse ban, which he claims clashes with Jewish values

Analysis The Israeli Beauty Queens Who Don't Want to Be Pretty and Shut Up

While decorated generals can't bring themselves to mumble anything more than 'blue and white' and 'unity,' TV presenter Rotem Sela, model Shlomit Malka and actress Gal Gadot are speaking out against inequality

Just in Time for Eurovision 2019: A New Gay Bar Opens in Tel Aviv

La Bohème offers drinks ranging from classic cocktails to innovative mixtures and a much-desired nightlife alternative for the LGBT community

Israelis Poised for Their Gayest Parliament Yet

The number of gay lawmakers is set to double to at least four after April 9. Next step: Electing representatives from the Arab, lesbian and transgender communities

U.S. Environmental Organization Hazon Wants Israeli Right-wing Group to Stop Using Its Name

The agendas of the two organizations couldn’t be more different