Broke pride: local businesses, U.S. foundations reduce support of Israel's LGBTQ community

The group Israel Gay Youth has seen donations plummet 90 percent this year, as the Tel Aviv municipality struggles to find sponsors for the annual Pride parade. A trans organization says it's 'in survival mode'

Israel's LGBTQ community is facing a challenging 2025 as donations to organizations from local companies and American philanthropists, including Pride Month sponsorships, have plummeted as some of this largesse goes to efforts linked to the Gaza war.

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