LGBTQ-PHOBIA STATUS REPORT IN ISRAEL - 2023

2022 LGBTQ-PHOBIA STATUS REPORT IN ISRAEL

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Exposure to LGBTQ-phobia Since October 7 Since October 7 I feel more/less exposed to LGBTQ phobia

Exposed to Less LGBTQ-phobia 11%

Other 22%

Exposed to more LGBTQ-phobia 20%

No Change 47%

39% 15%

Yes

No

28%

59%

Not Sure

33%

27%

Identify as trans

Does Not identify as trans

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