A bill that would expand the authority of rabbinical courts in Israel is set to advance to its final readings in parliament this week, according to local media. The legislation, backed by the United Torah Judaism party and supported by the ruling party, would allow rabbinical courts to arbitrate civil disputes, including child custody, if both parties agree. This move follows a previous arrangement where the religious party supported a separate government bill on media control. The proposal has sparked debate, with supporters claiming it aligns rabbinical courts with private arbiters, while critics warn it could harm vulnerable groups. Recent surveys indicate that many Israelis have felt mistreated in rabbinical court proceedings.