For most Israelis in the Jewish state, there is one legal way to get married – God’s way. At least two parties in the coalition government are promoting a bill to allow civil marriage in Israel, including for same-sex couples. One of them is Yesh Atid, which tapped into anti-religious sentiment in last January’s national election and finished in second place.
In the wake of the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, the Israel Defence Forces is carrying out Operation Islands of Hope. A 150-memb er team left for the Philippines on 13 November to provide search and rescue and medical services.
The Zionist General Council, held in early November in Jerusalem, concluded with favorable resolutions for the Arzenu-World Union coalition. With the WUPJ delegation working in close partnership with Arzenu activists from around the world, five resolutions were passed.