Gay Jewish man claims lesbian couple ditched him as sperm donor because of war in Gaza

A Jewish Australian hairdresser who was donating sperm to a lesbian couple was shocked when he received a text from them last month informing him they no longer wanted to use his seed because of the current conflict in Gaza.

Jay Lazarus, 37, who describes himself as a proud South African-born, Australian-raised gay Jewish man, told The Post he was left reeling by their decision.

The journey began in October 2022 when the Perth-based stylist, who knew he had always wanted to donate sperm to help couples, joined a Facebook group which helps couples find sperm donors.

Lazarus says he was struck by a Queensland couple’s story and decided he wanted to help them.

Fertility laws are very different Down Under and Lazarus underwent months of genetic testing, medical tests, and in-person counseling sessions with his partner. He also became close with the duo, speaking to them on Zoom chats and keeping in weekly contact via texts and calls.

The couple knew from the get-go that Lazarus was Jewish.