Brief says that without the yardstick, the government will be able to fire doctors for their political opinions and prioritize treatment based on race

'Even Yisrael' event for educators, which encourages outlawed conversion therapy, picketed by pro-LGBTQ protesters

Ministry swiftly disavows gathering, as lawmakers and GBTQ rights groups pan Even Yisrael teacher training event that includes panels featuring gay conversion therapy proponents

Minister Horowitz says prohibition, including punitive measures against violators, is needed to stop 'soul-destroying' practice

Representatives of Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, and Sikh faiths also sign declaration calling to end 'harmful practices,' organized by Britain's Ozanne Foundation

Walid Taha's comments come as lawmakers say future of Arab political alliance in doubt after leader Ayman Odeh supported bill banning gay conversion therapy

Amsalem says Blue and White support for bill banning gay conversion therapy hurts relations; Nissenkorn says Likud broke that trust first by backing probe of judges

Coalition parties Blue and White and Labor support legislation despite objections by Netanyahu's religious allies; Haredi MKs warn Benny Gantz: 'You will not be prime minister'

Gantz's Blue and White, which highlighted opposition to practice in election campaigns, under pressure to support legislation despite objections by Netanyahu's religious allies

Israel Prize laureate Daniel Sperber slams rabbis and doctors who claim practice works, warns it can cause serious long-term damage