Global LGBTQ group suspends Israeli organization, angering queer Jews and allies

The Times of Israel ^ | 31 October 2024 | Andrew Lapin

[Salman]

An influential global advocacy group for LGBTQ rights has suspended an Israeli member organization as part of a larger move to boycott Israel, angering queer Jews and their allies around the world.

The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, known as ILGA World, announced on Wednesday that it was no longer considering Tel Aviv as a potential site for an upcoming conference in 2026 or 2027. The 46-year-old organization, which has a presence in more than 150 countries, added that it was suspending membership for The Aguda, the umbrella organization for Israel’s LGBTQ community, which had proposed the site.

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[cgbg]

The “tolerant” left always finds new people to hate.

[mfish13]

Hold the LBGQTRX meeting in Tehran. What do you thinK?

[dfwgator]

Hold the LBGQTRX meeting in Tehran. What do you thinK?

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“Hey, what are all those cranes for?”

[sphinx]

So antisemitism now trumps gay and trans on the intersectionality index? Good to know.

But when did antisemitism become “historically marginalized?” It has been the default option in much of the world for centuries and is a cardinal article of faith in Islam.

[Libloather]

The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association

Collect the cash and hold a conference every weekend. Party time.

[Liz]

The Intl Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex group, said it was no longer considering Tel Aviv for an upcoming gay conference.

Tel Aviv, is the most populous city in the metropolitan area of Israel. A “party capital” in the Middle East, it has a lively nightlife and 24-hour culture. The city is gay-friendly, with a large LGBT community.

Tel Aviv is home to most of Israel’s foreign embassies.and is ranked 57th in the 2022 Global Financial Centres Index. Tel Aviv has the third- or fourth-largest economy and the largest economy per capita in the Middle East.

The city currently has the highest cost of living in the world. Tel Aviv receives over 2.5 million international visitors annually. The tiny state of Israel’s per capita GDP is on par with most Western European nations at $54,660, while in Palestinian territories the per capita GDP is $3789.00.

[dfwgator]

One of the reasons that Israel has become overwhelmingly Pro-Trump over the last four years, even the folks there who hate Netanyahu prefer Trump.

[rktman]

Make a choice. Either Jew or gay. Typical bullies.

[Ex-Con777]

I personally would not recommend ANY group to have a large scale meeting in Israel until Hamas and Hezbollah are obliterated. There are too many missiles being launched into Israel.

EC

[fwdude]

Even if I were queer, I wouldn’t want to hang out with this bizarre group. They are just freaks on steroids.

[EQAndyBuzz]

Just goes to show the the LGBWHATEVER has nothing more than useful idiots in their mist.