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Avigdor Lieberman Condemns Gender Segregation Bill in Israeli Academia as Step Toward Theocracy
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First reported by Walla · 23 hours ago
What happened
Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman condemned a Knesset bill permitting gender-segregated advanced degree programs in Israeli universities, calling it a move toward theocracy. The bill, proposed by MK Limor Son Har-Melech, is advancing to further readings after passing its first vote over a year ago.
- 01Avigdor Lieberman opposes bill allowing gender-segregated advanced degree tracks in Israeli universities.
- 02The bill, proposed by MK Limor Son Har-Melech, passed first reading with 48 supporting votes.
- 03It is set for second and third readings in the Knesset Education Committee.
- 04Lieberman called the bill a step toward turning Israel into a state ruled by religious law.
- 05He urged academic institutions not to cooperate with the legislation.
- 06The bill would permit separate study tracks for men and women in higher education.
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