President Rivlin hosts new Sharia judges

Israeli President Rivlin greeted, at his Jerusalem residence, seven newly appointed judges to Israel’s Sharia courts, saying the institution’s viability served as a testament to Israel’s strength in diversity. Israeli law recognizes Sharia courts’ jurisdiction on personal status issues within the Muslim community, including marriage, divorce, custody of children and inheritance.

http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/society/102310-160210-rivlin-greets-newly-appointed-sharia-judges

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