In "Israel's education minister is swiftly rebuked for latest anti-gay statements" (1/13/20), the uniqueness of what happened in Israel, compared to all of the other countries in that region, was that the minister was indeed rebuked.  According to the Post article, "reaction was swift."  He was immediately condemned, and there were calls for his resignation.  Further the Post added that "Parents of LGBTQ students called for a strike...some fashioned black arm bands."  In addition, "schools in more than a dozen cities and regional councils opted to devote the day's first class period to discussions of equality and tolerance."  In Tel Aviv–Jaffa, "teachers turned to a lesson about gay families." Now compare that to other countries of the Middle East.  Gays are in hiding for fear of their lives.  It's night and day!  According to...(Read Full Post)