Surrogacy

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Feminist politician Merav Michaeli, who once condemned surrogacy as "trading in women's bodies," now welcomes her third child through the very practice, proving that true progress embraces change.

Labor Party leader Merav Michaeli.
Prof Josef Hanna demonstrates the process he and his team of scientists used to develop models of early-stage human embryos without using an egg, sperm or womb, offering a glimpse into the first weeks of embryonic development, in a laboratory at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel S

Authorities investigate after Thai women held prisoner on human egg surrogacy farm

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Armenia allows foreigners to join surrogacy program, boosting options for Israelis

Pregnant woman, illustrative

Health Ministry pushes surrogacy bill for bereaved families who lost fourth child during war


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 The writer’s daughter with the mother and child.

Israel warns of human trafficking risk of surrogate mothers abroad

These risks include “indications of a violation of the basic rights of the surrogate women and their dignity, while objectifying them and limiting their freedom.”

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Parents welcome first baby born to gay couple via surrogacy in Israel

Surrogacy is an arrangement in which a surrogate mother bears a child for an individual or a couple unable to have children for various reasons.

 Baby with two baby teeth.

Russia to bar foreigners from using its surrogate mothers - lawmaker

"Everything must be done to protect children by prohibiting foreigners from using the surrogacy service," says Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the lower house of Russia's parliament.

 Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin delivers a speech during a session of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow, Russia April 7, 2022.

Artificial insemination: Who is the mother according to Jewish law?

Most Jewish medical ethicists have taken a generally positive attitude toward assisted reproductive tech, even as they impose restrictions on its use.

 Laboratory in vitro fertilization.

Otzma Yehudit candidate claims Michaeli 'bought child on Amazon'

The Otzma Yehudit candidate was seemingly attacking the transportation minister for having a child through surrogacy.

Merav Michaeli, leader of the Labor Party/

LGBTQ group petition High Court to enforce surrogacy law

Despite the High Court’s clear ruling, the Health Ministry’s legal division is throwing up obstacles, which systematically thwart that from happening.

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Israeli father creates platform to help couples navigate fertility treatments

The platform includes explanations about different processes and a tool to help couples compare the costs and other details from different clinics.

‘TO BE a parent in Israel is almost obligatory’: Israel’s national health insurance system offers one of the world’s most generous fertility packages.

Israeli same-sex couples, trans, single fathers approved for surrogacy

“We are putting an end to years of injustice and discrimination - the surrogacy equality revolution is underway.”

 Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz and Health Ministry Director-General Prof. Nachman Ash speak at a press conference, January 2022

Where do babies come from: New exhibition examines the options

Ruth Schreiber’s new exhibition spotlights many of the seeming multitude of options for becoming a parent, now facilitated by advances made in the medical and hi-tech fields.

 TODAY, SCIENCE and technology offer all sorts of options for becoming a parent.

Merav Michaeli coming home after holiday with new baby

Sources close to Michaeli said they were not aware of whether she would attend Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s address to the UN General Assembly or fly back on the prime minister’s flight.

Labor head Merav Michaeli at the first Labor Party meeting after the 24th elections, March 24, 2021.