Polygamy

Abused wife’s visit to social services reveals husband married to another woman

Immigrant who married an Israeli shocked to discover that he is married to another woman - who visited same social worker just days earlier.

Knesset hearing on polygamy in Bedouin sector cancelled

MK Aida Touma-Sliman of the Joint List cancels hearing on issue of polygamy in unusual move, citing lateness of other MKs.

Polygamy in Bedouin sector: Ticking time-bomb that nearly exploded

GSS announces foiling attempted Islamic attack at busy Bilu Junction; Israeli Bedouin apprehended attempting to plant explosive in bus stop.

Utah senate approves bill to decriminalize polygamy

Utah bill decriminalizes polygamy for consenting adults, switches prison with community service.

Precedent: Polygamist sentenced to prison

First man convicted of polygamy since enforcement reinstated nearly one year ago sentenced to seven months in prison.

'If he were Bedouin, there would be no problem at all'

Four women, wives of Jewish man jailed for polygamy and abuse, say husband is 'only prisoner in Israel' denied family visits.

Bernie Sanders keynote address validates Sharia vision for the US

'The 5-year-old was found tied in the shower, covered in blood'

Court extends arrest of Arab parents whose 5-year-old daughter was found bound and covered in blood.

Watchdog group demands probe into judge who okayed polygamy

Regavim Movement urges Attorney General, Israel Police, to investigate Sharia court judge who approved polygamous marriage.

Growing criticism of polyamory event at Bar Ilan University

Religious Zionist university ramps up security ahead of the scheduled conference highlighting open marriages amid demonstrations, petitions.

Egypt TV debate: Polygamy as solution to Egypt’s spinster crisis

Pro-polygamy activist says Egypt has 'ticking time bomb' of 11 million women past age of marriage.

Bedouin council head: 'I support polygamy, religion above law'

Head of Lakiya local council in southern Israel proud of phenomenon of polygamy. 'We are allowed to marry up to 4 women.'

Regavim blocks attempts to create legal 'back door' for polygamy

Cabinet passes series of resolutions to reduce impact of polygamy.

Netanyahu slams Shaked committee: No polygamy in Israel

PM rejects conclusions of anti-polygamy committee led by Justice Minister Shaked that Sharia courts be allowed to OK polygamy sometimes.

Justice Ministry releases polygamy report

'Rather than curtailing polygamy, Israel will find itself investing billions in effectively shoring up and entrenching the practice.'

First Israeli Bedouin indicted in polygamy crackdown

After decades of indifference, Israel finally cracks down on polygamy in Bedouin community.

Government appoints anti-polygamy taskforce

Government approves Justice Minister's plan, appoints staff to help fight polygamy.

Justice Minister wages war against polygamy

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked and Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announce new plan to combat polygamy in Israel.

Polygamy fueling mass Bedouin illegal immigration into Israel

Tens of thousands of foreign-born women and their children from polygamous marriages living in Israel, report by Lavi organization reveals.

Polygamous cult uncovered

Religious court stumbles upon polygamous cult after bride requests annulment.

'The solution is polygamy'

Polygamy and divorce are on the rise in war-torn Syria.

Minister: Regulate Polygamy to Slow Bedouin Growth

Once again, Israel is hoping to hold down the explosive growth of the Bedouin population by regulating polygamy.