Within 45 years:
Sharp jump in number of singles
Israelis marry more than in most developed countries, but marriage age has climbed steadily in recent decades.
Israelis marry more than in most developed countries, but marriage age has climbed steadily in recent decades.
MKs say limiting consent laws will protect older teens.
Jewish educator takes Knesset to task for double standards on marriage law, but warns youth not to rush to marry.
Knesset gives final approval, 55:11, to law raising legal marriage age to 18, from 17. MK Makleb: "Where are our civil rights?"
For the second time in a day, MK Ahmed Tibi engaged in a shouting match with Jewish MKs, calling MK Nissim Ze'ev a “Kahanist”