Sunday May 18, 2025
NEWSLETTER
www.israelhayom.com
  • Home
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
  • In Memoriam
www.israelhayom.com
  • Home
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
  • In Memoriam
www.israelhayom.com
Home News

Tel Aviv mayor says city to recognize same-sex marriages

Mayor Ron Huldai announces the decision to coincide with Pride Week in Israel.

by  i24NEWS and ILH Staff
Published on  06-22-2020 12:30
Last modified: 06-22-2020 13:06
Tel Aviv mayor says city to recognize same-sex marriagesThinkstock Photos

"In honor of Pride Week, we have decided to challenge the government and allow couples to declare their union" | File photo: Thinkstock Photos

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The municipality of Tel Aviv-Jaffa said on Sunday that it would allow same-sex couples and non-traditional partnerships to register their union with the city hall in order to benefit from matrimonial rights.

The city's mayor, Ron Huldai announced the decision to coincide with Pride Week in Israel.

   Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook and Twitter

The new policy will allow couples to obtain housing tax reductions and other benefits, including child daycare services.

"In honor of Pride Week, we have decided to challenge the government and allow couples to declare their union," Huldai said in a statement posted to Facebook.

"We hope the government will also enter the 21st century and uphold the rights of the LGBT community in law... the right to marry, have equal parental responsibilities, be protected from hate crimes along with workplace bullying, and more."

Although gay marriage is not illegal, the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, which has jurisdiction over marriage services in the country, refuses to perform or recognize such unions.

Couples who cannot or refuse to have their marriages consecrated by the Chief Rabbinate can choose to have civil, interfaith, and same-sex unions performed abroad, usually in neighboring Cyprus. The state will then legally recognize the marriage after couples register their union with Israel's Ministry of Interior.

Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories!

Although designed primarily for LGBT couples, the change in marriage policy would also allow secular couples and those who oppose religious marriages to be recognized as married without having to leave the country.

This article was originally published by i24NEWS.

Tags: GayIsraelRon HuldaiTel Aviv

Related Posts

No withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas destroyed, hostages returned: Next phases of Operation Gideon's ChariotsIDF Spokesperson’s Unit

No withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas destroyed, hostages returned: Next phases of Operation Gideon's Chariots

by Lilach Shoval

Over the weekend, the Israeli Air Force launched a wave of intensive airstrikes, while the IDF began deploying forces to...

Hamas rejects Israeli proposal for hostage dealAFP

New framework on table, Hamas received promise from Qatar

by Danny Zaken

Despite the near-certain elimination of Mohammad Sinwar, Hamas has returned to negotiations on a hostage deal, with new proposals are...

'Fighting for our rightful place in society': Australian Jews confront rising antisemitismRoni Bintang/Getty Images

Saudi Arabia, France to impose Palestinian state without Israeli input

by Shirit Avitan Cohen

A June UN-backed conference will establish binding timeline for Palestinian state with sanctions for non-compliance, while disregarding Israel's security concerns...

Menu

Analysis 

Archaeology

Blogpost

Business & Finance

Culture

Exclusive

Explainer

Environment

 

Features

Health

In Brief

Jewish World

Judea and Samaria

Lifestyle

Cyber & Internet

Sports

 

Diplomacy 

Iran & The Gulf

Gaza Strip

Politics

Shopping

Terms of use

Privacy Policy

Submissions

Contact Us

About Us

The first issue of Israel Hayom appeared on July 30, 2007. Israel Hayom was founded on the belief that the Israeli public deserves better, more balanced and more accurate journalism. Journalism that speaks, not shouts. Journalism of a different kind. And free of charge.

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il

  • Home
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
    • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
    • Environment & Wildlife
    • Health & Wellness
  • In Memoriam
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Submit your opinion
  • Terms and conditions

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il

Newsletter

[contact-form-7 id=”508379″ html_id=”isrh_form_Newsletter_en” title=”newsletter_subscribe”]

  • Home
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
    • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
    • Environment & Wildlife
    • Health & Wellness
  • In Memoriam
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Submit your opinion
  • Terms and conditions

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il