The Knesset committee voted to advance a bill expanding the authority of rabbinical courts to arbitrate in civil matters, sparking debate over potential power imbalances and lack of safeguards. Critics argue the bill could pressure vulnerable individuals into religious arbitration, while supporters claim it aligns with private rabbinical courts.

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