Knesset rejects bill that would allow same-sex couples to have children through surrogates The prime minister said he supports the measure but did not have a majority to get it passed.
Israeli ministry drops opposition to adoption by same-sex couples The rules regarding such adoptions can only be made by amending existing legislation, the ministry stressed.
Thousands rally in Israel for same-sex couples who want to adopt Clashes between protesters and police led to the arrest of five demonstrators.