Same-sex marriage in Israel
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Civil union |
Same-sex marriage in Israel is currently unlikely since all marriages performed inside Israel are religious marriages. The Chief Rabbinate of Israel and its parallel systems for Christians and Muslims, which control all rules of marriage and divorce in Israel, currently oppose such form of marriage. It is conceivable, though, that the views of one of these bodies may change at a future date and thus open up the possibility of a debate over same-sex marriage.
However, on November 21, 2006, the Supreme Court of Israel ordered the government to recognize same-sex marriages performed abroad. The case was filed by five male Israeli couples married in Canada.[1]
It should be noted that rhetorically the recognition is only for the purpose of registration which entitles married couples to a variety of rights. However, it is for all practical purposes a full recognition.
At least one legislator suggested he would present a bill to the Knesset to attempt to overturn the court ruling.[1]
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