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Israel's Top Court Orders Government to Justify Rabbinical Court Powers on Alimony
Israel's High Court of Justice has ordered the government to justify the expanded powers of rabbinical courts in handling divorce-related issues like alimony and child custody by January 3, 2027. A petition argues the November 2025 amendment violates freedom from religion and equality principles.
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- 01Israel's High Court ordered the state to justify rabbinical court powers on alimony by January 3, 2027.
- 02A November 2025 amendment expanded rabbinical court jurisdiction to include alimony, property, and custody.
- 03The "Free Israel" movement petitioned to revoke the expanded powers, citing religious freedom and equality.
- 04Petitioners argue the law allows one spouse to dictate the court venue, forcing others into rabbinical courts.
- 05The law is accused of creating a "jurisdictional race" that could harm children's interests.
The court's decision addresses concerns that the law forces parties into rabbinical courts and creates a "jurisdictional race" between religious and civil courts.
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