Israel grants gay Palestinian residency to live with partner

The move was unprecedented, and even straight couples rarely receive
such permission.

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Annons

A spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces’ coordinator of government
activities in the territories said an exception was made because the
man’s life was apparently in danger.

The man will be required to renew the IDF-issued residence permit
monthly until the Interior Ministry rules on his five-year-old
application for a more permanent status.

Rex Wockner