Same-sex marriage in Israel

Same-sex marriage is not legal in Israel. The Israeli government has registered same-sex marriages performed abroad since 2006. However, prior to July 2022 marriages performed in Israel were only available from one of the 15 religious marriage courts recognized by the state, none of which permit same-sex marriage under their respective auspices. Prior to the Central District Court rulling from July 2022 Israelis who desired to have their same-sex marriage recognized by the government must had first married outside Israel, in a jurisdiction where such marriages are performed, and then register upon returning home. In July 2022, the Central District Court ruled that marriages performed under an online civil marriage service established by the U.S. state of Utah are legal in Israel, thereby no longer requiring couples previously unable to marry in Israel to leave the country. A June 2019 opinion poll conducted by Hiddush showed that 78% of Israelis supported recognizing same-sex unions. Legal history Background