LGBTQ-PHOBIA STATUS REPORT IN ISRAEL - 2023

2022 LGBTQ-PHOBIA STATUS REPORT IN ISRAEL

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Positive Change in Society's Perception of the LGBTQ+ Community Following the War: The events of October 7 profoundly impacted Israeli society, compelling it to NfdWqfdu E dR| EdP NYEbbRdXZdX qREbZu~Ŭ cZPru uYR PZW’Nvbu~ EdP nEZdŧ uYRqR emerged a temporary period where hatred and division diminished, giving way to unity and mutual assistance within Israeli society, including towards the LGBTQ+ community. Consequently, this year's report highlights the resilience and solidarity of the LGBTQ+ community during the Israel-Hamas war. In the initial days of the conflict, the Coalition of LGBTQ+ Organizations in Israel established a situation center providing various forms of assistance. This included hosting evacuated community members or those without shelter, creating safe spaces, distributing food and supplies, and offering emotional and social support. Concurrently, many community members were recruited into the reserves, security, rescue forces, and private civil initiatives. This mobilization and contribution fostered a spirit of change - a survey conducted by the Israeli Institute for Gender EdP 1- /uvPZRr Zd NfbbEMfqEuZfd |ZuY uYR ZPXEc druZuvuR Zd EdvEq~ ĠĞĠĢ indicates an improvement in public perception of the LGBTQ+ community. The survey, involving 515 respondents aged 18 and above, represents a sample of the Jewish public in Israel. According to the survey, 74.4% of respondents believe that the LGBTQ+ community should receive full equality of rights. This includes 49.2% of religious respondents and 78.4% of Likud voters. Additionally, 72.8% support amending the incitement law also to prohibit incitement based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The survey reveals a positive shift in perception towards the LGBTQ+ community compared to the period before and after the war. Notably, 8% of respondents from the ultra-Orthodox community reported an improved perception of the LGBTQ+ community due to their contribution during the war. Among all respondents, 64% support same-sex marriage, with the backing among Likud voters rising to 69% after the war, compared to 52% before. Additionally, there is an increased desire to expand rights for LGBTQ+ individuals among Likud voters, from 46% before the war to 59% afterward. 12 13

12 .RrREqNY ZqRNufqŦ qŬ /ZXEb ffbPZdŬ .RrREqNY uREcŦ E~E fEa EdP 2qZ /NY|Equ 13 Online survey, conducted using accepted sampling methods, sampling error +/- 4.2%. The data was collected uYqfvXY E ZPXEc druZuvuRŬ