The Knesset National Security Committee approved the bill, sponsored by members of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, ahead of the second and third votes expected in the coming days. Military and government officials have repeatedly warned the committee about problems the bill will bring

The new law lets religious courts rule on certain civil disputes if both parties consent, raising concerns about unequal bargaining power and potential threats to women's rights, while most opposition leaders vowed to repeal it once back in government