Melech 9,900 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Israel has begun issuing new ID cards to children of same-s-x parents – as previous cards only allowed for a ‘mother’ and a ‘father’. The new cards – which can instead list two mothers or two fathers – came about after a number of gay families signed a petition addressed to the Interior Ministry, calling for the change. The state has allowed same-s-x parents to adopt their partner’s children since 2006, and legalised adoption for children not related to either parent in 2008. The Population and Immigration Authority confirmed today that it has begun issuing cards with two same-s-x parents listed, where before the couple had to pick which of them would be listed as the wrong gender. A statement said: “When the first child arrived to request a [same-s-x parent] ID card, they were issued one in accordance with the law.†LGBT activist Chen Arieli told Israel Hayom: “Issuing the IDs is another step in recognizing same-s-x parents.†A bill legalising surrogacy in Israel passed its first reading through the Knesset last month, overcoming a hurdle and becoming one step closer to law. There has been conflict over gay rights in Israel’s ruling coalition. Last year, the Bayit Yehudi party vetoed the bill after it objected to language in the bill which gave legal recognition to homos-xual couples. In December, a bill allowing for same-s-x civil marriage was defeated in the Israeli Knesset. Also in December, the Israeli Tax Authority issued instructions that same-s-x couples with children should receive child tax benefits immediately. http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/11/17/israel-gay-friendy-id-cards-introduced-for-children-of-same-s-x-parents/ Only Middle Eastern country with gay rights Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMaisonGaga 23,884 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Amazing lamaisongaga.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANZ 4,380 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 the only Middle Eastern Country that has a to me My Favs = Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, Ricky Martin, AKB48 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop 15,397 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Wow, great job Isreal! Gaga ha impact. Inb4 comments about Palestine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermioneGranger 608 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 That is great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teo 609 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 The only civilized country in that area tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SychosSoChic 9,995 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Slè Israel Life ain't Hollywood for any one of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaggedMonster 2 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Wow, great job Isreal! Gaga ha impact. Inb4 comments about Palestine. You know its coming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmm 979 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I'm confused as to what the IDs are for though Also, it's not technically true that they're the only countries with "gay rights", (Jordan, Bahrain and part of Palestine allow same s-xual activity) but it's true that they have the most, which should be obvious given its huge ties to the west Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael 533 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 artRAVE's impact in Israel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmm 979 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 The only civilized country in that area tbh. If that's what continually breaking International law means Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garnite 8 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 If that's what continually breaking International law means but gay rights hmm gay rights they can go to gay bars in israel what the heck else do you want hmm, hmm? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo cupcakke 4,781 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 If that's what continually breaking International law means LOL. We are all uncivilized when it comes to our species Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teo 609 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 If that's what continually breaking International law means The US participated in more than 30 wars and interventions since WWII, would you called them non civilized? You know very well what I mean, Israel is really the only place in the Middle East that is progressive on the subject of human rights in their country and you try to dismiss this fact by stating your opinion about a war conflict we're not discussing here. I really don't know how to reply except for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmm 979 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 The US participated in more than 30 wars and interventions since WWII, would you called them non civilized? You know very well what I mean, Israel is really the only place in the Middle East that is progressive on the subject of human rights in their country and you try to dismiss this fact by stating your opinion about a war conflict we're not discussing here. I really don't know how to reply except for (A) Majority of people I know disagree with the US's constant intervention in conflicts. (B) I never said it had anything to do with being in a conflict. I mentioned breaking international law and the Geneva convention. They're two completely different things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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