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Palestine — West Bank — Gay Travel Index 2026

32/100
Some caution #133 of 208

Score = Legal 32/60 + Scene 0/40 = 32/100 · thin scene coverage — legal-weighted provisional score

Palestine — West Bank ranks #133 of 208 countries and territories in the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, with a composite score of 32/100 — a legal safety component of 32/60 and a scene score of 0/40. Updated 2026-08-17 · release 2026.3.

Legal composite — 32/60 points

CriminalizationLegal (since 1951)
Partnership● No (marriage equality)
Anti-discrimination● No
Gender recognitionNot possible — no legal gender recognition
Enforcement realityHarassment — police or state harassment documented

Research note: no recognition; PA police harassment documented — GayOut Index 2026.3 legal research (ILGA World / Human Dignity Trust / Rainbow Europe / Equaldex).

Legal composite, five components

Fulfilment per component (100 = maximum). Weights: criminalisation 35% · partnership 20% · enforcement 20% · anti-discrimination 15% · gender recognition 10%.

Scene on the ground — 0/40 points

LGBTQ+ venues listed0
Dedicated gay bars0
Gay saunas0
Gay bars per million
Saunas per million
Events per million
Cities with a scene0
Pride parades0
Queer film festivals0
Coverage grade
Scene score0/40 (raw scene index 0/100)

Frequently asked questions

Is Palestine — West Bank safe for gay travellers?

Palestine — West Bank is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 32/100 overall with a legal safety component of 32/60. On enforcement reality, police or state harassment is documented.

Is same-sex marriage legal in Palestine — West Bank?

No. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Palestine — West Bank. Overall legal status: Legal (since 1951).

Does Palestine — West Bank have a gay scene?

GayOut currently lists no LGBTQ+ venues in Palestine — West Bank, so any gay scene is limited, informal or not publicly documented.