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>Lgbt people have full legal rights in Israel,
No, the statement “LGBT people have full legal rights in Israel” is not entirely correct.
Here are the main issues with it:
No full marriage equality
Same-sex couples cannot legally marry in Israel itself, as all marriages are conducted under religious authorities (Orthodox Jewish, Muslim, Christian, etc.) which do not perform same-sex marriages.
Civil marriages performed abroad are recognized for certain legal purposes, but not solemnized domestically.
Unequal access to surrogacy
Until recently, surrogacy was restricted, and although a 2022 Supreme Court ruling allowed same-sex male couples and single men to use surrogacy in Israel, there have been administrative and practical barriers in implementation.
Adoption still has practical hurdles
Same-sex couples can adopt, but they may face longer wait times and informal discrimination from adoption agencies or in matching processes.
Transgender legal recognition process can be burdensome
While Israel allows gender marker changes without surgery, the process still involves bureaucratic hurdles, including approval by a committee.
Nonbinary identities are not legally recognized in official documents.
Anti-discrimination protections have gaps
The Employment (Equal Opportunities) Law bans discrimination based on sexual orientation, but protections for gender identity are not explicitly stated in all contexts.
Some laws and sectors lack explicit anti-discrimination provisions covering LGBT people.
No constitutional guarantee of LGBT equality
Israel has no formal constitution; LGBT rights rely on Basic Laws and court rulings, which could be altered or limited by future legislation.
