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Four day pride festival to be held at Dead Sea, largest in history of Middle East
Jerusalem post ^ | April 20, 2026 | ESTHER DAVIS

Posted on 04/20/2026 12:41:29 PM PDT by Morgana

Israel is set to host the Middle East’s largest ever LGBT festival at the Dead Sea in June 2026.

The new festival, Pride Land, intends to transform the middle of the Judean Desert into a colorful pride city from June 1 to June 4.

The event intends to create an experience broader than parties or performances, instead aiming for a space that is alive 24 hours a day, with 15 hotels, beach complexes, parties, and a central performance arena all operating around the clock.

Alongside the nightlife, Pride Land will have cultural and art complexes, relaxation and scenic areas, and family-friendly areas with children's activities, family-friendly workshops, and customized events.

The organizers hope to create a multigenerational “Pride City,” not just a party celebrating pride. “This is not just another festival, it's the biggest thing we've done here,” explained Aaron Cohen, main producer and initiator of the festival.

“We chose to grow," Cohen added. "To take an investment of millions, purchase entire hotels for 4 days, and build a city from scratch in the middle of the desert. It's an experience that lives 24/7, from quiet visits to nights of pride, with a living envelope of music and people.”

This is not just a pride event; it also aims to highlight the Dead Sea region as a permanent destination for LGBT tourists, emphasizing that Pride in Israel extends beyond the key hub of Tel Aviv.

(Excerpt) Read more at jpost.com ...


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To: kawhill

Just because the homo orgy fest is in Israel that does not mean that Israel is hosting it.


21 posted on 04/20/2026 1:32:44 PM PDT by madison10
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To: PAR35

By all means, send them one.


22 posted on 04/20/2026 1:36:28 PM PDT by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys many aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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To: Morgana

OMG!! HOW GODLESS!!!! NOTHING TO BE PROUD OF!!! SHOULD BE ASHAMED!!!


23 posted on 04/20/2026 1:36:28 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: kawhill

My Jewish husband cannot believe how many JEWS are HOMOS!!! So many LESBIANS and GAYS, his religion will be EXTINCT in so many years!!


24 posted on 04/20/2026 1:38:18 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Morgana

So....what is it that they are so proud of?


25 posted on 04/20/2026 1:42:06 PM PDT by oldtech
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To: Morgana

Sodom was right by the Dead Sea, too

hummmmmmmm?


26 posted on 04/20/2026 1:55:43 PM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians aren't born, they're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: Ann Archy

I googled it...

While national data varies, studies suggest roughly 8–15% of Israeli adults may identify with the LGBTQ+ community or have same-sex attractions, with significantly higher concentrations in Tel Aviv, where estimates reach 25%. Israel is considered the most LGBTQ-friendly country in the Middle East.

Tel Aviv Density: Tel Aviv is considered one of the world’s most LGBTQ-friendly cities, with approximately 25% of its population identifying as LGBTQ+.

National Demographics: A 2012–2015 study indicated that among Israeli Jews aged 18–44, around 11.3% of men and 15.2% of women reported attraction to the same gender, while 8.2% of men and 4.8% of women self-identified as gay, lesbian, or bisexual.

Bisexuality Rates: Some research has suggested a high percentage of individuals in Israel may identify somewhere on the bisexual spectrum rather than exclusively homosexual.

Political Representation: As of 2020, about 5% of the Knesset (parliament) consists of openly gay lawmakers.


27 posted on 04/20/2026 1:59:14 PM PDT by Morgana ( “Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.” — Alice Paul 🇺🇸 )
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To: Morgana

OMG!! I was just noting the GAYS in AMERICA!!!!


28 posted on 04/20/2026 2:00:38 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Morgana

That’s it! Withdraw all support!/SARC
Unfortunately, the US has a lot of events like this. Let’s just denounce the entire country for our sins, stop supporting our military, and stop supporting our President. You need to tear down both countries for the sins of a percentage. After all, if one of us (or them) is guilty, we all are! Oh, and find me a perfect country with no sin. That’s where I want to live!


29 posted on 04/20/2026 2:07:59 PM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: kawhill

Tel Aviv a big gay city. Lots of LGBT there.


30 posted on 04/20/2026 2:12:14 PM PDT by dforest
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To: Dr. Sivana; ebb tide; Liz

Yes. Today’s liberals are re-creating their original sins. In their original sets.


31 posted on 04/20/2026 2:22:33 PM PDT by Robert A Cook PE
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To: Morgana
This is why Israel goes through the “Time of Jacob’s Trouble” (Jeremiah 30). God is going to weed out all of the Sodomites, unbelieving, and faithless. It will be worse than the Holocaust.

If God is going to do this to Israel, what will he do to Sodomite nations like the USA…? 😬
32 posted on 04/20/2026 2:23:04 PM PDT by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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To: Morgana

Largest in the Middle East recently.


33 posted on 04/20/2026 2:36:14 PM PDT by Doctor Congo
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To: Ann Archy

The gays in America will probably fly over to attend this too.


34 posted on 04/20/2026 2:45:49 PM PDT by Morgana ( “Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.” — Alice Paul 🇺🇸 )
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To: Morgana; fwdude

(Sodom and Gomorrah are located
at the bottom of the Dead Sea.)

Yes it is believed that the cities of
Sodom and Gomorrah were located
near the Dead Sea

What a place to have a Pride Parade
😲🤯😱 🙄🙄🙄

You can’t make this stuff up 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♀️🤦


Doom Town

Story of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Delivers a compassionate plea
to repent of homosexuality.

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35 posted on 04/20/2026 2:55:57 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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Tagline.

(Genesis 19:28 And he looked toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the land of the plain, and beheld, AND, LO, THE SMOKE OF THE COUNTRY WENT UP AS THE SMOKE OF A FURNACE.)



36 posted on 04/20/2026 2:59:49 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: Morgana

Not physically or spiritually helpful. May they find a better path in life.


37 posted on 04/20/2026 3:43:47 PM PDT by JPG (XRP, let's roll! )
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To: Morgana

Recreating Sodom and Gomorrah.


38 posted on 04/20/2026 3:48:53 PM PDT by jimwatx
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To: Flaming Conservative

How dare you bring Rationality to this (Screed) discussion. ;)


39 posted on 04/20/2026 4:00:20 PM PDT by MotorCityBuck (Keep the Change You Filthy Animal !)
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To: Morgana

Seems appropriate. Almost mocking. But appropriate.


40 posted on 04/20/2026 4:04:39 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
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