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Israeli Knesset Approves Gender Segregation in Advanced Academic Degrees

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Israeli Knesset Approves Gender Segregation in Advanced Academic Degrees
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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago

What happened

The Israeli Knesset approved a law permitting gender-segregated study tracks in master's and doctoral programs, expanding existing rules that applied only to bachelor's degrees, to accommodate religious students.

  • 01Knesset passed a bill allowing gender segregation in master's and doctoral degrees.
  • 02The bill was proposed by MK Limor Son Har-Melech of Otzma Yehudit.
  • 03Vote results were 52 in favor and 43 against.
  • 04Previously, segregation was allowed only for bachelor's degree programs.
  • 05The law aims to accommodate religious students avoiding mixed-gender studies.
  • 06It expands the Council for Higher Education's existing guidelines to advanced degrees.

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Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Knesset Approves Gender Segregation in Advanced Academic Degrees
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Parliament Approves Separate Gender Tracks for Graduate Degrees in Higher Education
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Knesset Approves Law Expanding Gender Segregation in Higher Education
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Knesset Approves Law Expanding Gender Segregation in Higher Education

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