Last week's landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, finding that state bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional, has brought new attention to the issue of gay and lesbian marriage rights around the world. In Israel, marriage law is controlled by authorized clergy in the Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze communities. None of these religious authorities permit same-sex marriage, and there is no local option for civil marriage. On the other hand, the Interior Ministry will register as married any couple legally married abroad, including same-sex couples. Should the attainment of marriage rights be a goal for the LGBT community? Under what circumstances could gay marriage be recognized in Israel- Opinion Editor Steve Ganot discusses the issue with columnists Ruthie Blum and Annika Hernroth-Rothstein.
Anchor: Steve Ganot. Camera: Doron Persaud. Makeup: Omay Shitrit. Archive: Reuters.
WATCH: Gay marriage -- is Israel next?
Despite tolerant attitudes among many Israelis, same-sex marriage remains unrecognized • The broader context includes the unavailability of civil marriage as a result of a religious monopoly on marriage law • Will love win in the Jewish state-
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