Category Archives: Middle East

Why Israel should be the next country to adopt same-sex marriage | Haaretz

Posted on May 5, 2013 by mikeybear

Why Israel should be the next country to adopt same-sex marriage | Haaretz.

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As France becomes 14th country to approve same-sex marriage, Israel still lags behind | Haaretz

Posted on April 25, 2013 by mikeybear

As France becomes 14th country to approve same-sex marriage, Israel still lags behind | Haaretz. As France becomes 14th country to approve same-sex marriage, Israel still lags behind Despite a sorely divided public, violent protests and promises for a legal … Continue reading →

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New Facebook Group for LGBT Olim | AWiderBridge

Posted on April 25, 2013 by mikeybear

New Facebook Group for LGBT Olim | AWiderBridge.

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Young man assaulted and injured on a Jerusalem bus for being gay | Gay Star News

Posted on April 22, 2013 by mikeybear

Young man assaulted and injured on a Jerusalem bus for being gay | Gay Star News.

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New health minister urges rethink of ban on blood donations by gays | Haaretz

Posted on March 25, 2013 by mikeybear

New health minister urges rethink of ban on blood donations by gays | Haaretz .

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Israel’s health ministry to recognize gay couples as parents | Gay Star News

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mikeybear

Israel’s health ministry to recognize gay couples as parents | Gay Star News.

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PHOTOS: Activists Launch Guerrilla Anti-Conversion-Therapy Campaign In Israel’s Orthodox Jewish Neighborhoods | Queerty

Posted on March 20, 2013 by mikeybear

PHOTOS: Activists Launch Guerrilla Anti-Conversion-Therapy Campaign In Israel’s Orthodox Jewish Neighborhoods | Queerty.

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Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2013

Posted on February 24, 2013 by mikeybear

The 2013 Melbourne Queer Film Festival runs from March 14 to 24 this year and has a large number of Jewish, Israeli and UK/Israeli offerings to select from. Specific sessions to watch out for: Religion and Queer Youth (by Australian … Continue reading →

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HIV infection among Israeli gay men up 55% since 2005 | Gay Star News

Posted on February 20, 2013 by mikeybear

HIV infection among Israeli gay men up 55% since 2005 | Gay Star News.

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Gay couple turns to the Web for a baby | The Times of Israel

Posted on February 12, 2013 by mikeybear

Gay couple turns to the Web for a baby | The Times of Israel.

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