Annual report by nonprofit shows 2,125 cases, mostly online but also by state officials, family members and others; 272 teens forced to flee their homes

Responding to Rafi Peretz suggesting that gay marriages aren't natural, mayors of three cities instruct schools to open Sunday's classes with lesson on acceptance of the other

Rafi Preretz also defends partnership with extreme-right politician Itamar Ben Gvir, saying he's 'a very soft person, relaxed, humane and considerate. He's mellowed'

Video of 2013 meeting with hardline Jerusalem rabbi Shmuel Auerbach sees the Yisrael Beytenu leader seemingly agreeing to help stop gay pride marches in the capital

Bar Noar shooter remains at large despite biggest police investigation in Israel's history; 'How will anger help me?' asks Ayala, mother of slain Nir Katz

Rights group calls incident a hate crime; victim reportedly says he was stabbed by his brother, had been under pressure from family to be more religious

Activists, teachers, lawmakers and others urge firing of Rafi Peretz after he says he backs method that professionals say could endanger lives of vulnerable LGBTQ youths

Rafi Peretz pilloried by opposition parties, with multiple calls for his resignation; Netanyahu: Statements unacceptable, do not reflect the position of the government