Liberman: Gender Segregation Bill in Academia is "a Step to Turn Israel into an Ayatollah State"
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Liberman attacked the gender segregation bill in academia, which is expected to come up for discussion in the Knesset today ahead of its second and third readings. According to him, this…
Assessment
Avigdor Lieberman's sharp rhetoric frames the gender segregation bill as a religious takeover of the state, not just an education policy. The bill, already passed a preliminary reading in May 2025 with 48 supporters against 40 opponents, now moves to committee work before final votes. The key question is whether university leaders will resist compliance as Lieberman urges, or accommodate the expanded separation. Watch for reactions from academic institutions and the coalition's internal discipline on the final votes.