Israel's Supreme Court outlawed the practice last December, but it persists on some buses.
The Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, spoke out against gender segregation at the weekly cabinet meeting. "Fringe groups must not be allowed to tear apart our common denominator," he said. "We must preserve public space as open and safe for all citizens of Israel."
AP
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