Haaretz has the story of the recent expansion of access to surrogacy in Israel, which however excludes same sex couples.
Why the Battle for Gay Rights in Israel Passes Through Parenthood, Not Marriage
"Thousands of Israelis walked out of their workplaces and took to the streets Sunday, to protest the government’s denial of gay men’s rights to have children through surrogacy.
"The protest over the legislation highlights how in a country where marriage is governed by religious authorities, parenthood is seen as the key to equality.
"The new legislation loosened surrogacy regulations in Israel, giving single women and women unable to become pregnant for medical reasons the right to apply for state support for surrogacy. However, an additional clause that would have granted the same rights to single fathers – and, by extension, gay couples – was nixed."
Why the Battle for Gay Rights in Israel Passes Through Parenthood, Not Marriage
"Thousands of Israelis walked out of their workplaces and took to the streets Sunday, to protest the government’s denial of gay men’s rights to have children through surrogacy.
"The protest over the legislation highlights how in a country where marriage is governed by religious authorities, parenthood is seen as the key to equality.
"The new legislation loosened surrogacy regulations in Israel, giving single women and women unable to become pregnant for medical reasons the right to apply for state support for surrogacy. However, an additional clause that would have granted the same rights to single fathers – and, by extension, gay couples – was nixed."
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