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Limor Son-Har Melech

Israel’s new rape law includes male victims, abolishes outdated 'sodomy' term

The Knesset passes a bill that redefines sexual assault, recognizing male victims.

|ByAVRAHAM BLOCH
MK Limor Son Har-Melech attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on July 18, 2024.
MK LIMOR SON HAR-MELECH attends a meeting of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, earlier this year. She has presented a bill which seeks to expand and legitimize gender segregation in Israel’s institutions of higher education, beyond what the High Court has permitted.

Hypocrisy and deception: The gender segregation bill - opinion

Legislation that is so deeply rooted in hypocrisy and deception should not be considered by the legislative bodies of Israel. 

|ByURI REGEV
Soldiers overlook the Hebron region in 2014

Bill proposal to define Hebron-area settlements as part of the Negev passes preliminary vote

At issue is a bill from 1991 that formed the Negev Development Authority, which is part of the Ministry of the Negev, Galilee and National Resilience.

|ByELIAV BREUER
Merav Ben Ari, Limor Son Har Melech

'You're a disgrace to women': MKs clash over domestic violence debate

Knesset members engage in heated debate on the end of the National Insurance Institute's partnership with the Michal Sela Forum, an organization dedicated to addressing domestic violence.

|ByMAARIV ONLINE

Coalition will not accept concessions for Israel-Saudi peace, lawmakers warn

The co-chairs of the Land of Israel Caucus expressed optimism over the diplomatic progress made with Saudi Arabia, but warned Israel will not cede its rights.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Knesset Land of Israel Caucus co-chairs Yuli Edelstein, Simcha Rothman, and Limor Son-Har Melech on a tour in the West Bank.