all societies that marginalize them will gain their rights and control their own destinies. When this happens, the world will be a better place to live. Regretfully, this will take a long time, because religious leaders and men in power are wedded to the past within their respective cultures, and are very doctrinaire in their views. The excuse they use is that this is the way it's been done for thousands of years, so why change? If all of mankind had that attitude, we would all be still living in the dark ages, instead of just a few who refuse to do what is right and come into the light.

That must not happen in Israel, never !

bility of democracy/progress/humanity chooses opression of Islam over freedom even when they have relatively free elections. Turkey is happily on it's merry way there- and they are enlightened compared to their Islamic brothers in the Arab world.

A good piece of reporting on something that is well known, the selling of young brides for money in the Arab sector. It is a shame that no human rights group has entered into this sad arena, but perhaps it is the nature of the human rights groups to pick on Israel and ignore the rest.

It's "lose", not "loose"

The tribes are placing girls in bad situations. They should not marry till they are at least 23. A man should marry only once.Women should only marry after they have learned a skill and can earn a living . Then they can marry whom they wish to marry instead of marrying old men.

mother lover, this life is no life anyway.

In Israel , the country you seem to be bragging about , plenty of girls and young women, including Arabs , ultimately fall into the hands of mafias whose work is mainly prostitution, drugs, and crime . Just think of the Tel Aviv mafia and the scores of Russian and Ukrainian girls who work for them as prostitutes . It is still much better for the arab girl to be a housewife rather than sell her body for cheap money as a prostitute...

telling how it also relates to ancient and not so ancient Judaism and Orthodoxy today... TATA

So instead of bitching about no human rights group are doing something about this terrible situation, why dont you do something? If it means that much to you, get off your backside and make a difference

to #9 when you say that it is better to be a housewife than a prostitute,that is true in a normal world ,but in this case,the difference is that the prostitute gets money for her body and the housewife gets to be a slave...

It has nothing to do with Judaism. P.S. It says that 82% of all under-17 marriages in Israel happen in the Arab sector, it means that only 18% in Jewish

are busy for bashing Israel for building decent housings and inciting ahte even on academical levels. Day of payment will come for them I have no doubts.

so let us make it a better place.

is very different than the jewish culture, it is very acceptable in their society what is being described in this article, the only reason why we here about it now is because the arab women are becoming more aware of their rights, it is a good start, and I believe that it will change in the future, hopefully with the help of the authorities

I love your response to Abdel Karim (#9). Someone else might away answered in an ugly way. It show you are a good person who sincerely wants things to change for the better in Israel.

and a lot stupid.

A woman who is married against her will may not feel for her children like a mother of choice would do, nor have the experience for bringing up children in a healthy, loving way. A man, who takes a wife against her will, also likely treats his wife more or less like a slave at home - every day. She simply has no say, and if she speaks up, she is met with violence. What a horrible way for children to grow up! And what indescribable consequences does it get for the children, their development and life as grown ups! The "need" of "poor" fathers to marry off daughters to more or less wealthy men is totally artificial! - Overspending, probably on himself, unwillingness to live frugally within one's means, aspiring for a lifestyle that is above their means and taking on debt that they cannot pay back are all reasons for "poverty". A person may very well have a low income and feed his family well on it. Or he can spend it all on cigarettes and coffee, while their children don't even get a bag of milk. This is chosen "poverty". Misuse of one's means and responsibilities. If you are a father, you should put your priorities in order and keep your finances fit to keep your family. All of them. Also the daughters!!!!!!!! (As if they were some sort of cattle that can be "let off"!!!!!!!!!) And for the person and people in authority, who claims he cannot do anything or has no information about the girl's age at her marriage, there is a simple way of solving it. Just refuse to register any marriages if any of the parts were under-aged at the time of marriage, no matter when the authorities get knowledge about it, and no child benefits et cetera be paid to the family! - Then, perhaps they might think twice.

There is no bragging in number 2's post. It's just a statement. Were I a woman I would not want to be a prostitute but being an Arab housewife would be no better. Either way they are slaves with no freedom. Arab men have nothing to offer a woman.

Jewish values are more morally & ethically upright than their korun. And as a result, they will be at piece with no one.

"But these things are up to the girl, " no they are not- that is the whole point, isn't it? Girls are forced against their will - might as well call it rape! so DO something about it, please!

There are many young Arabs women which are prostitute even in Iran & Saudi Arabia, which works secretly. I came from an Arab country, and I have seen many Arab prostitutes openly. Prostitute is the oldest profession.

What love got to do with it that's why they don't know the way of peace because love and peace goes together until something changes and men can respect career women