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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens generally enjoy limited or highly restrictive rights in parts of the Middle East, and open hostility in others. Homosexuality remains illegal in 10 of the 17 countries making up the region; and punishable by death in four of these. The rights and freedoms of LGBT citizens are strongly influenced by the prevailing cultural traditions and religious mores of people living in the region - particularly Islam.

All sexual orientations are legal in Israel. Male homosexuality is legal in Bahrain, Iraq, Cyprus, Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon - although few of these countries recognise legal rights and provisions. Male homosexuality is illegal and punishable by imprisonment in Kuwait, Egypt, Oman, Qatar, the UAE, and Syria. It is punishable by death in Iran, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Several Middle Eastern countries have received strong international criticism for persecuting homosexuality and transsexuals by fines, imprisonment and death. However, some of Middle Eastern countries have developed more tolerant social attitudes and taken some steps to protect LGBT people from discrimination and harassment, most notable Cyprus, Turkey and Israel.

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LGBT rights by country


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