Israeli LGBT groups vow to keep up campaign
25 July, 2018
Israeli LGBT campaigners vowed on Monday to step up their fight for the right to become parents following mass demonstrations in Tel Aviv in support of gay fathers.
Tens of thousands of people attended a rally in the city’s main square on Sunday after parliament last week voted against a legal change, which would have allowed single fathers the right to access state support for surrogacy services.
Israel does not legally recognize same-sex relationships, but the change in legislation would have provided gay couples the opportunity to access state support.
Campaigners vowed to build on the momentum from Sunday’s rallies, which were also held in other cities.
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