MK Demands Disciplinary Action Against Psychologist Over Anti-LGBTQ Views
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What happened
MK Yorai Lahav-Hertzanu asked the Health Ministry to discipline psychologist Hila Mordechai after a Channel 13 investigation alleged she promoted anti-LGBTQ views and conversion therapy. The investigation said Mordechai, chosen by the Education Ministry to help revise student-protection guidelines, dismissed gender identity and referred parents to conversion-therapy-linked figures. The case comes as Israeli groups warn of rising school hostility toward LGBTQ students.
- 01Lahav-Hertzanu asked the Health Ministry to suspend Mordechai’s license.
- 02Channel 13 alleged she promoted conversion therapy and denied gender identity.
- 03Mordechai was chosen to advise on Education Ministry LGBTQ student guidelines.
- 04An Igiy report found fewer students coming out to staff and more school hostility.
- 05Mordechai rejected the allegations and threatened legal action.
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