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Two thousand marchers join 'subdued' Jerusalem Pride

Two thousand people marched in Jerusalem Pride's parade yesterday despite anti-gay protests. The march was described by onlookers as "subdued", as it lacked the usual colour, noise and vibrant costumes associated with Pride.

Tel Aviv to rebrand itself as gay destination

Tel Aviv's Tourism Association has begun a drive to rebrand the Israeli city as a popular gay destination. The city already has a lively gay scene but tourism chiefs hope to attract more visitors.

Tel Aviv to rebrand itself as gay destination

Tel Aviv's Tourism Association has begun a drive to rebrand the Israeli city as a popular gay destination. The city already has a lively gay scene but tourism chiefs hope to attract more visitors.

Tel Aviv to rebrand itself as gay destination

Tel Aviv's Tourism Association has begun a drive to rebrand the Israeli city as a popular gay destination. The city already has a lively gay scene but tourism chiefs hope to attract more visitors.

Elton John plays controversial Israel show

Elton John played a gig in Israel last week after refusing to bow to pressure to pull out. Other artists such as The Pixies and Elvis Costello scrapped gigs over the country's raid on a Gaza aid ship, which killed nine people.

Tel Aviv Pride kicks off

Tens of thousands of people are expected to join Tel Aviv Pride today, the Middle East's only significant gay celebration. PinkNews.co.uk founder Benjamin Cohen reports from Israel.

Tel Aviv Pride kicks off

Reporting from Tel Aviv

Tens of thousands of people are expected to join Tel Aviv Pride today, the Middle East's only significant gay celebration.

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Madrid Pride bans Israeli gay group over Gaza ship raid

A group of gay activists from Tel Aviv have been barred from marching in Madrid Pride next month.

Pride organisers say they are barring the group's float because Tel Aviv's mayor 200

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Madrid Pride bans Israeli gay group over Gaza ship raid

A group of gay activists from Tel Aviv have been barred from marching in Madrid Pride next month. Pride organisers say they are barring the group's float because Tel Aviv's mayor has not apologised for a raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in which nine people died.

Gay father of twins to be allowed back into Israel this week

A gay man with twin sons born to a surrogate mother in India is to be allowed to return to his native Israel this week after being stranded in a Mumbai hotel for the past two months because of the 200

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