Currently, there is no Israeli law which would deal with this issue.
Israeli law provides for the right to a fair trial and an independent judiciary.
The women wanted the court to recognize their partnership as a civil marriage, under Israeli law.
Israeli law requires 100 days notice, so an election could be held in late February.
The fundamental Israeli laws that make this practice possible need explanation.
Support by 60 lawmakers is still considered a working majority under Israeli law.
Under Israeli law, he cannot serve as a cabinet minister for 10 years.
But by Israeli law they are entitled to the same benefits as other city residents.
In 1977, an Israeli law was passed declaring it a protected species.
The legal age for such relationships is 16 in Israeli law.