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Naftali Bennett's Party Backs LGBTQ Equality After Past Opposition

How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By Lihi Gordon

First reported by Ynet · 13 hours ago

What happened

Naftali Bennett's Beyachad party has pledged full LGBTQ equality, including civil partnerships and a ban on conversion therapy, marking a reversal from his past opposition. The plan aims to enshrine rights in law and secure permanent funding, though its political viability hinges on future coalition talks.

  • 01Naftali Bennett's party now supports full LGBTQ equality, a shift from his 2015 stance.
  • 02The plan includes civil partnerships, a ban on conversion therapy, and enshrining equality in law.
  • 03Proposals aim for permanent funding for LGBTQ services and address issues like surrogacy and discrimination.
  • 04Key provisions include a proposed 'Basic Law: Equality' and a comprehensive conversion therapy ban.
  • 05Bennett has placed openly gay lawmakers on his party list to advance the agenda.
  • 06The plan's success depends on future coalition negotiations.

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In this story
People
Naftali BennettGadi EisenkotYair Golan
OrganizationsBeyachad, Jewish Home, Interior Ministry, Knesset, High Court of Justice, Health Ministry, Democrats, Yisrael Beytenu
PlacesIsrael, Cyprus, Utah

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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YnetnewsCenter · English56 minutes ago
Naftali Bennett's Party Backs LGBTQ Equality After Past Opposition
YnetCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago
Naftali Bennett's Party Pledges Full LGBTQ+ Equality Rights

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