The missile struck Mash Central, which is a few blocks from the U. Embassy on Allenby Street, and surrounding buildings. Israeli sources confirmed to the Washington Blade that Mash Central was the only gay-specific bar in Tel Aviv. Iran since the war began has launched hundreds of missiles towards Israel.
The Congress had written this in relation to the debate about providing homosexual couples with access to surrogacy, which Netanyahu had previously supported. Israel has often emphasised that it is an LGBT-friendly and tolerant country, especially in comparison to its neighbours. One of the victims, the year-old Shira Banki, tragically succumbed to her wounds three days later. Even though he was shocked by the events, Michael knows of many others who have been attacked or verbally abused by right-wing radicals.
Since religion plays such an important role in the city, as one would expect, it is a highly conservative city. Jerusalem is situated in the western area of Asia. It is situated on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains, halfway between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. According to common belief, having sexual relations with another person of the same gender might cause earthquakes.
Analyze the Hebrew Bible with a pink lens, and compelling anecdotes allude to queer love in the Kingdom of Judah, part of present-day Jerusalem. Just look at King David, whose relationship with the warrior Jonathan paints him as bisexual, if not gay. Queer life always has a way of lurking in the shadows. Head to Independence Park for a piece of this clandestine past.