The likely biological parents of a fetus that had been accidentally used to impregnate another woman undergoing fertility treatments will likely know whether they have a claim to the unborn.
The case, which sent shockwaves around Israel over the potential pitfalls of mistaken identity in IVF treatments, will enter its most important phase after a series of genetic tests were conducted as part of the high-stakes legal drama over who should keep the baby.
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The pregnant woman and her husband had tried to stop the testing from taking place by filing for an injunction, but the courts have so far refused to intervene in their favor.
The testing is only a necessary step before the courts will have to decide on the fate of the baby. The baby will likely be born in the coming weeks, and with no legal precedent, it is unclear who will be considered the legal guardian of the newborn if the tests show the other.
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