Gay rights in Israel

• 1988 – Knesset decriminalizes homosexuality
• 1992 – Knesset prohibits sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace
• 1993 – Knesset establishes special sub-committee on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual rights.
• 1993 – IDF rescinds regulations discriminating against sexual minorities
• 1994 – Supreme court recognizes same-sex partner benefits in private sector
• 1997 – Same-sex partner benefits extended to public sector
• 1997 – Ban on TV discussion on homosexuality overturned
• 2000 – Age of consent lowered
• 2000 – Recognition of same-sex partner as adoptive parent
• 2006 – Gay marriages abroad recognized in Israel