Civil unions in Israel
Israel has granted Unregistered Cohabitation since 1994. Following lawsuits same-sex couples enjoy several spousal benefits (1994 –1996); right of same sex partners of civil service employees to survivor benefits (1998).
Insurance companies recognise same-sex partners in regards to deceased’s ensured employment compensation benefits to surviving partner (1999). Pension rights of the same sex partner of the deceased are recognised (2000), non-biological mothers can register adoption of her female partner’s child (2001), and still courts grant more and more rights for same sex couples.
The Israeli government is considering whether to recognise full Civil Unions.