New Israeli Law Expands Civil Powers of Rabbinical Courts

A new Israeli law has significantly expanded the civil powers of rabbinical courts, marking a major shift in the role religious institutions play within Israel's legal and judicial system. The legislation grants rabbinical courts broader authority over civil matters, raising important questions about the relationship between religious law and civil governance in Israel. Legal experts, civil rights advocates, and religious communities are responding to the implications of this landmark change, which could affect how a wide range of civil disputes — from inheritance and property to personal status — are handled outside the standard secular court system. This report from TRT World examines the scope of the new law, the political forces behind its passage, and the potential impact on Israeli society and its citizens. #IsraelNews #RabbinicalCourts #IsraeliLaw #ReligionAndState #MiddleEast #Lykstage #LykstageVideo #LykstageCreator #LykstageCommunity