Manager of Israeli Gay Youth Club Demands Compensation for Defamation
Shaul Ganon, the head of the Barnoar club that was attacked in 2009, was accused of having sex with a minor.
Tel Aviv Gay Center attack
Israel to Compensate Man Falsely Accused of Tel Aviv Gay Youth Bar Shooting
Hagai and Binyamin Felician accused Israeli prosecutors and police of negligence in handling the investigation of the incident at Barnoar, in which two killed and 11 people were wounded.
Government Mulls Recognizing Gay and Lesbian Parents for Welfare Purposes
Budget for psychological and social support for the LGBT community to be doubled.
Likud MK Helps Secure Funding for LGBT Psychological Services
Amir Ohana, an openly gay lawmaker, drew strong criticism this week after absenting himself from opposition-backed votes on gay rights; all four bills were defeated.
Analysis Jerusalem Pride Parade Attack Is Again Tearing Israel's LGBT Community Apart
A feeling of internal grievance has thus been added to the post-traumatic stress everyone is experiencing. And in such a situation, much of the anger and trauma are directed inward.
Right-wing MK: Jerusalem Pride Parade Is an 'Abomination'
Habayit Hayehudi lawmaker Bezalel Smotrich calls anti-violence protest held in wake of stabbing a 'witch hunt' against those opposing LGBT rights.
Israel's LGBT Community Accuses Minister Steinitz of Exploiting Gay Rights for Self-promotion
Energy Minister denies signing commitment to act on behalf of the LGBT community, but photograph shows otherwise.
Thousands Across Israel Protest Violence, Incitement
Uncle of murdered 18-month-old Ali Saad Dawabsheh speaks at Rabin Square: Before Ali there was Mohammed Abu Khdeir, and we don't know who will be next. We want the fires to end.
Barnoar State’s Witness Ex-witness in Tel Aviv Gay Center Attack Petitions for New Prosecutor
Zaur Khankashiyev accused of misleading the prosecution now indicting him, claims prosecution's conflict of interest would lead to unfair punishment.
Ex-state’s Witness in Tel Aviv Gay-killing Case Gets Nearly 6 Years
In a plea deal, Zaur Khankashiyev will serve time for false testimony after the 2009 shooting at Barnoar LGBT youth club.
How Pinkwashing Leaves Israel Feeling Squeaky Clean
People were happy to believe the baseless rumor that Abu Khdeir was murdered for being gay, yet homophobia was ruled out as a reason for the attack on a gay youth center. Why? Because of one key difference.
State’s Witness Named in Tel Aviv Gay Killing Case
Judge voids gag order on Zaur Khankashiyev, indicted in March for obstruction of justice and fabricating evidence.
State's Witness in Gay Club Murder Charged With Fabricating Evidence
Police recreated text messages corroborating alleged killer's version of events.
Charges Dropped Against Murder Suspect in Tel Aviv Gay Club Shooting
Hagai Felician spent nine months in detention for 2009 double murder at Tel Aviv LBGT youth club before state’s witness’ evidence was annulled.
The Top 8 Headlines You Might Have Missed / Haaretz Newsline, February 25
From Israeli jets attacking Hezbollah targets to the passing of a controversial bill slammed for dividing Israel's Arab population, Haaretz brings you the top 8 headlines you might have missed.
Police Believe Key Witness in 2009 Tel Aviv Gay Center Shooting Lied During Testimony
State witness arrested last week in Barnoar case remains in custody for another week; case against main suspect may fall apart.
New Info Could Acquit Top Suspect in 2009 Gay Youth Club Shooting
Police and prosecutors say doubts have arisen regarding credibility of the state witness, who is under arrest.
Prosecutors Cast Doubt on State Witness in Tel Aviv Gay Center Shooting
Two were killed in 2009 shooting at Bar Noar.
Barnoar Shooting Suspect Hagai Felician Indicted on Two Counts of Murder
The 23-year-old acted out of revenge and hostility in 2009 attack at Barnoar, a Tel Aviv youth center for the LGBT community, according to the indictment.
Israel - High-tech Power or Mediocrity?
Do our technological successes reflect our fine intellect and power? Or do our frequent mistakes reveal our foolishness and pitiful failures?
Israel Police's Recent Mishaps Border on the Absurd
The police blunders in the Barnoar gay youth club shooting case and other cases raise suspicions that something is basically rotten in the system that is meant to protect our lives and security.
Police: Main Suspect in Tel Aviv Gay Center Murders Confessed to Snitch
Police informant sharing a cell with Hagai Felician elicited a confession tying him to the crime.
State Witness in Barnoar Shooting Caught in Tel Aviv
Witness escaped his safe house on Thursday; in second interview with Channel 2 he said he left because he 'needed to clear his head.'
Journalist Who Interviewed State Witness in Barnoar Case Faces Unclear Israeli Law
When it comes to protecting himself and his source's whereabouts, the Channel 2 journalist is in a precarious position with competing demands from Israeli law and professional ethics.
Family Member of Suspects in Gay Youth Center Shooting Arrested for Alleged Rape
The family member was involved in the police investigation into the suspects in the 2009 Tel Aviv shooting at the Barnoar, in which two people were killed.
Israel Police to Probe Escape of State Witness in Barnoar Attack From Safe House
Key witness in shooting at Tel Aviv gay center evaded six detectives to slip out window and give TV interview.
Barnoar State Witness Speaks After Escaping Safe House: I'm a Dead Man Walking
After escaping from the window of his apartment, where he was being held under tight security, state witness in Tel Aviv gay shooting case gives TV interview.
State Witness in Tel Aviv Gay Shooting Case Disappears From Safe House
The suspect had been asked to keep a low profile, but instead held meetings at his protected apartment and continued to use Facebook; security guards charged with his safekeeping don't know what time he left or where he went.
Culture Fop / The Big Gay Israeli Film Festival That Could
TLVFest, Tel Aviv’s annual gay and lesbian film festival, proved a welcome escape from the peculiar past two weeks and, among other eclectic fare, showed us the Bible as we've never seen it before.
Israel's Liberal Homophobia
The coverage of the fatal shooting attack at Barnoar belies a kinder, gentler homophobia.