A Knesset committee approved the advancement of a civil union bill to the floor of the Israeli parliament.
The Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee authorized the bill to advance for a second and third reading in the Knesset next week.
The measure would allow Israelis without a religious affiliation to register a civil marriage with a special couplehood registrar.
It would help about 10 percent of couples seeking a civil marriage, according to reports.
Netanyahu Confirms Military Readiness as Iran Launches Drone and Missile Barrage at Israel.
Luis Har, who survived 128 days in captivity, and parents of the still-captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin, shared stories of despair and hopes after six months of peril, with the story of Passover looming large in their minds in the coming days.
Around 25-30 faculty members, organized by the school’s Jewish Faculty Resilience Group, attended the meeting.
So far, the American Jewish community has been exceptional in its support for Israel. But there is a long road ahead, and the question remains: will we continue with this support?
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