Hundreds from the deaf community gathered in Tel Aviv today to celebrate a new law, passed by the Knesset in third reading, recognizing Israeli Sign Language as an official language. The event was organized by the Deaf Association.
A large celebration took place in Tel Aviv this evening as the Israeli deaf community marked the Knesset's approval of a law recognizing Israeli Sign Language (ISL) as an official language of the state. The bill passed its third reading earlier today, though the exact time of the vote remains unconfirmed. The Deaf Association organized the gathering, drawing participants from across the country.
This is a significant milestone for the estimated 10,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing Israelis who use ISL as their primary means of communication. Advocacy groups have long sought official status, arguing that recognition would improve accessibility in education, healthcare, and public services. The law's passage has been widely welcomed by disability rights organizations and community leaders.
The Zioneer has not previously reported on this legislative process, and this bulletin is based on a single source — a report from N12's the source.
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