'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.

  • burchalka@lemmy.worldEnglish
    152·
    11 months ago

    With Israeli obsession with children and family, it is extremely hard for LGBT, or any other couples to adopt - they have to prove they have the means to raise up these kids - both material and psychological.

    • FriendOfElphaba@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      5·
      11 months ago

      What is the alternative? Do they stay with foster families?

      I’m just curious. I know nothing about adoption in the US much less Israel. I have to think there’d be some kind of principle of least harm and some evidence-based policies.

      • cm0002@lemmy.worldEnglish
        56·
        11 months ago

        I know nothing about adoption in the US much less Israel. I have to think there’d be some kind of principle of least harm and some evidence-based policies.

        “Lol” said the US, “lmao”