Marriage Age

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.

After Marriage Law, MKs Eye Age of Consent

MKs say limiting consent laws will protect older teens.

‘Sometimes 20 is Too Young for Marriage’

Jewish educator takes Knesset to task for double standards on marriage law, but warns youth not to rush to marry.

Hareidi MKs Angry as Marriage Age Raised to 18

Knesset gives final approval, 55:11, to law raising legal marriage age to 18, from 17. MK Makleb: "Where are our civil rights?"

Tibi Does it Again; Calls MK 'Racist,' 'Just Like Kahane'

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”