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Law expanding gender segregation in academia passes; sponsor claims it will advance women

The Knesset has approved legislation permitting gender-segregated university programs, sparking legal challenges and institutional concern.

By · Published July 18, 2026  12:41 UTC · Updated July 19, 2026  00:26 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: The Knesset has approved legislation permitting gender-segregated university programs, sparking legal challenges and institutional concern.
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The Israeli Knesset has passed a bill that allows for single-sex university programs extending through doctoral studies. This legislation formalizes the expansion of gender separation within the country’s higher education system.

Coverage from i24NEWS, The Jerusalem Post, and The Times of Israel indicates that the law's sponsor maintains the measure will advance women. Conversely, the Israel Democracy Institute and the National Council of Jewish Women have highlighted potential implications for gender equality, while a petition against the law has been filed by a group of academics and Haredi women.

The status of the petition remains the primary point of focus. Coverage does not yet specify how universities will implement these programs or how the legal challenge will proceed through the court system.

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What does the new legislation allow?

The law permits universities to offer single-sex programs for students through the doctoral level.

Who opposes the law?

A petition has been filed by academics and Haredi women, while organizations including the National Council of Jewish Women have expressed concerns regarding gender equality.

What is the official justification for the bill?

According to The Times of Israel, the bill's sponsor claims the legislation will advance women.

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