Bill banning sexual orientation discrimination passes first reading

Knesset lawmakers approve a bill that will outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation, despite opposition from the coalition.

The bill would include sexual orientation and identity discrimination to existing anti-discrimination laws in Israel.

Thirty-seven lawmakers backed the bill, and 36 voted against it.

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