B'Yachad party will pursue LGBTQ marriage rights if part of next government, Lapid vows
The B’Yachad party was formed from an alliance between Bennett and Lapid’s centrist Yesh Atid Party. It is one of the leading parties in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu in October.
Yair Lapid, leader of the B Yachad party, pledged to advocate for LGBTQ marriage rights if the faction is part of the next Israeli government following the upcoming elections. The party, formed from an alliance between Bennett and Lapid's Yesh Atid Party, aims to be a prominent opposition force seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Civil marriage is not recognized in Israel due to the country's religious status quo, which allows only Jews to marry and divorce through the rabbinate. This prevents same-sex couples from legally marrying in the country, compelling them to travel abroad for civil ceremonies that are later acknowledged upon return. Lapid's eldest son experienced this himself, marrying through a Jewish wedding but not the Chief Rabbinate.
Lapid asserts that all couples in Israel should have the option for civil marriage, emphasizing that discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community must cease. While highlighting the party's commitment to equal rights for everyone, Lapid vowed to seek legislation within the first 100 days of the next government to guarantee equal rights for every couple.
Bennett, the party's second slot on the electoral slate, has shifted towards more liberal stances on various issues while maintaining a strong right-wing stance on security matters.
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