Gay and lesbian parents have a lot to be thankful for in Israel this month, as a court ruled that both parents, biological and adoptive, can be listed on a birth certificate. The ruling comes from the High Court of Justice who said that the Interior Ministry cannot refuse to write both names on the certificate.

The case was heard after two gay men adopted a son. When they went to obtain a birth certificate officials would not put both men’s names on it. They filed an appeal together with Israel’s LGBT Task Force (The Aguda) who said that refusing both parents on the certificate will do unnecessary harm to the child and parents. [GSN]