Israel’s High Court of Justice unanimously ruled on Thursday that same-sex couples are eligible to adopt children.

The verdict was reached by three presiding justices following a petition, which argued that Section 3 of the Adoption Law must be interpreted so LGBT couples would be eligible to adopt within the scope of the existing law.

  • VentraSqwal@links.dartboard.social
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    10 months ago

    A huge deal was made one gay guy was killed for being gay last year. Its doubtful they were killing thousands or people would’ve similarly noticed.

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      10 months ago

      It was a huge deal because he made it out of the west bank alive and was outspoken. Plenty more people that did not have such luck.