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Israel Gay Travel Guide

LGBT Legal Safety: 8/10

Tel Aviv is one of the world's most gay-friendly cities. Most progressive in Middle East.

Highlights:

  • • Tel Aviv Pride
  • • Strong legal protections
  • • Vibrant scene
9,700,000 People
1 City
72% Acceptance

Legal Status & Rights

Same-Sex Relations

Legal (since 1988)

Same-sex sexual activity is legal since 1988. Most progressive in Middle East.

Marriage Equality

Not Legal

Civil Unions

Not Recognized

Domestic Partnership

Not Available

Joint Adoption

Allowed

Legal Gender Recognition

Allowed

Protection & Anti-Discrimination

Employment Protection

Protected

Housing Protection

Protected

Hate Crime Protection

Protected

Constitutional Protection

Not Protected

Additional Rights & Services

Openly Serve in Military

Protected Since 1993

Blood Donation

Restricted

Conversion Therapy Ban

Not Protected

LGBT Organizations Legal

Protected

Age of Consent

16 years Equal for all

Prostitution

Legal

Selling sex is legal, buying is illegal since 2020

Safety Information

8/10

Safety Score

Travel Safety
Police Protection

Strong

Social Climate

Public Acceptance72%

Pride Celebrations

This country hosts Pride events

Country Information

Capital:Jerusalem
Currency:ILS (₪)
Languages:Hebrew, Arabic, English
Population:9,700,000