Tel Aviv has earned the nickname “The Gay Capital of the Middle East,” and it is showing the way for progress in LGBT culture throughout Israel. Tel Aviv is incredibly open and tolerant when it comes to LGBTQ issues and there is a strong, vibrant community here. The city boasts more than 100 bars, clubs, and saunas catering to the queer community.
The center of gay life in Tel Aviv is around Bograshov Street in the iconic gay neighborhood near Meir Park known as Orleans Square or ‘Agudat Sport’ – now famous for its annual Pride Parade which last year broke attendance records with over 200,000 people. This vibrant area contains some of Tel Aviv's best-known LGBT venues such as Evita Bar & Club, Hayarkon 48 Circle Club Lounge, The Dohnut House dance club among many others.
Tel Aviv also hosts several events throughout the year to celebrate LGTBQIA+ rights – most notably being WorldPride 2019 that was hosted here just last summer. As well as traditional parades through downtown and social events at various locations across Tel-Aviv all summer long; each night often filled with drag shows or fashion shows from local designers.
Another surprising development in this growing LGBTQ culture can be found within Tel Aviv start-up scene – where dozens of digital platforms have sprung up recently providing an even more immersive experience for those looking to explore their sexuality with like minded people. These innovative apps are specifically tailored towards helping users find every type of dating match imaginable – from same sex partners down to personal interests such as music festivals or sports teams!
The presence of established LGBT outlets could not be ignored any longer so much so that government officials have even taken part in festivals and parades giving speeches emphasizing everyone’s right to express themselves freely without judgment or fear of retribution; absolutely unheard by today's standards within most Middle Eastern countries.
Although 2017 marked a major step forward for gender equality due to a new law passed allowing members of any gender identity (including non binary) access into all levels military combat roles - there continues plenty prejudice that lingers amongst both Palestinian territories occupying Israel.– but none more visible than from religious stratification attempted daily by conservative orthodox Jews who vow toe remove non heterosexuality from their collective society