Compare this to Israel's
record on the issue:
Tel Aviv has frequently been referred to by publishers as one of the most gay-friendly cities in the world,[3] famous for its annual Pride Parade and gay beach,[4] earning it the nickname "the gay capital of the Middle East" by Out magazine.[5] According to LGBT travelers, it was ranked as the best gay city in 2011,[6] despite reports of some LGBT violence during the 2000s,[7] which were criticized by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres. A monument dedicated to the gay victims of the Holocaust was erected in Tel Aviv in 2014.[8] Opinion polls have found that a majority of Israelis support the legalization of same-sex marriage,[9] as well as adoption and surrogacy rights for same-sex couples.[10]
This is one of many reasons my sympathy for the Palestinians is rather limited,and I'm puzzled by those who are so passionate about the cause. As does pretty much any country Israel has some significant problems, but I see nothing that suggests that if we wave a magic wand and give Palestinians their own state it would be a particularly pleasant one for anyone, especially sexual or religious minorities.
