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Muslim women can serve on religious courts in Israel, Jewish women not (yet)

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Published: 29 April 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Israel appoints first female judge to Muslim religious court – Judy Maltz – Haaretz 25.04.17
Hana Mansour-Khatib's appointment is not only a precedent for Arab women but may become one for Jewish women as well. Two women already serve on Sharia courts in the West Bank.

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