'A historic, groundbreaking victory which gives a shred of light and hope in these difficult times.'

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.

  • DoomBot5@lemmy.worldEnglish
    25·
    11 months ago

    It’s a bad assumption. Anyone found to be gay in Gaza was already killed by their family or public stoning. The percentage there is going to be significantly lower than any average.

      • DoomBot5@lemmy.worldEnglish
        13·
        11 months ago

        Well we know your numbers are made up, so I can’t source your imaginary numbers

    • VentraSqwal@links.dartboard.socialEnglish
      1·
      11 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.

      • DoomBot5@lemmy.worldEnglish
        11·
        11 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.