Aa
  • Read, Watch, Listen
  • TJI Series
  • Community Action
  • Events
  • Zedi
Follow us and continue the conversation
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • FaceBook
  • X
  • YouTube
Test yourself with the TJI Quiz!

Adjust size of text

Aa

Follow us and continue the conversation

  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • FaceBook
  • X
  • YouTube

Your saved articles

You haven't saved any articles

What are you looking for?

Original reporting, insightful analysis and diverse views, delivered straight to your inbox

  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • FaceBook
  • X
  • YouTube
Your support fuels our mission to inform, entertain and inspire.

The Jewish Independent is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the Standards may have been breached, you may approach The Jewish Independent or make a complaint to the Australian Press Council in writing at www.presscouncil.org.au. The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712.

  • Our Story
  • Contact us
  • Our Team
  • Support us
  • Guidelines
  • Pitch your idea
  • Republishing us
  • Community Action
  • Our Awards
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • FaceBook
  • X
  • YouTube
Aboriginal FlagTorres Strait Islanders Flag

The Jewish Independent acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and strive to honour their rich history of storytelling in our work and mission.

© The Jewish Independent 2026All Rights Reserved
Website design and development by Your Creative, MelbourneTerms & ConditionsPrivacy Policy
HomeRead, Watch, ListenIsrael
Israel

Huge student protest over education minister’s homophobic interview

TJI Pick
Print this

Published: 17 January 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

3,000 people rally in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square after Rafi Peretz says ‘thank god’ my children aren’t gay and argues that identifying as LGBTQ is not ‘natural’ or ‘healthy’

Israeli minister's homophobic comments spark huge protest (Middle-East Eye)
Rafi Peretz stirs up nationwide anger for 'natural family' statement, with 3,000 people taking to Tel Aviv's Rabin Square

Israeli education minster Rafi Peretz slammed for ‘homophobic’ interview (Jewish Chronicle)
The Jewish Home leader’s remarks were met with unease even within his own party

Israel’s education minister: ‘thank god’ my children aren’t gay (Huffington Post)
Rafael Peretz, who previously defended “conversion” therapy, argued that identifying as LGBTQ was not “natural” or “healthy.”

Photo: Protesters in Tel Aviv hold a banner reading "Minister of Darkness", in response to education minister Rafi Peretz's remarks on gay conversion therapy, on July 14, 2019 (AFP)
You might also like
  • Antisemitism, homophobia and a radical response to both
    Dennis Altman
  • Western ‘Palestinianism’ colonises everything – and hurts Palestinians
    Andres Spokoiny
  • ‘What about Hamas?’ The protesters’ blind spot that can’t be ignored
    Mary Garden
logomark.67a07ee3
We believe in the free flow of information

Republish our articles for free, online or in print, by using our Creative Commons licence

You might also like

    Passengers From Diverted Flydubai Flight To Arrive In Israel
    FeatureIsrael

    How ‘jihadist terror attack’ was averted on Israel-bound flight

    Tomer Almagor 2
    shahar nevo east jerusalem
    AnalysisIsrael

    Terror plot to kill hundreds of Arab Israelis thwarted

    Ben Lynfield
    Israel Marks Anniversary Of Hamas October 7 Attacks
    OpinionIsrael

    Even on October 7, we are not united

    Ittay Flescher 1

About the author

TJI Pick

TJI Pick

TJI Picks are curated articles selected by The Jewish Independent Editorial team.

More from the author

NewsAustralia

Australia votes for Palestinian sovereignty in occupied territories

NewsAustralia

Antisemitic vandal likely to avoid criminal conviction

AnalysisAustralia

Why police can’t stop neo-Nazis marching in Australia

OpinionIsrael

Treason, trauma, and how the war could end