Why DNA tests are BANNED in Israel?

Why DNA tests are BANNED in Israel?

In Israel, DNA testing for personal and genealogical purposes is highly restricted. Israeli law prohibits the purchase of at-home DNA test kits without a court order, meaning that individuals cannot freely buy these kits within the country. The restrictions are in place primarily due to concerns over privacy, ethical issues, and potential implications for Jewish identity and heritage [[❞]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240110-israels-dna-wars-forbidden-tests/) [[❞]](https://www.jpost.com/health-science/dna-tests-helping-to-open-up-world-and-reunite-families-665202).

However, medical DNA tests ordered by a doctor and court-ordered tests for legal purposes are permitted. This means that while you can't easily access commercial DNA testing kits for ancestry or recreational purposes, tests conducted under medical or legal supervision are allowed [[❞]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240110-israels-dna-wars-forbidden-tests/) [[❞]](https://www.jpost.com/health-science/dna-tests-helping-to-open-up-world-and-reunite-families-665202).
 
. The restrictions are in place primarily due to concerns over privacy, ethical issues, and potential implications for Jewish identity and heritage
In terms of ethical issues, which issues are considered as threat to privacy?

Can you explain to me how does ethical issues can become a reason for DNA restriction?
 
They are not banned. They are restricted. The reasons are in the English text - see post No 6.
Post No 6 says “The restrictions are in place primarily due to concerns over privacy, ethical issues, and potential implications for Jewish identity and heritage"

So how does ethical issues can become a reason for DNA restriction?
 
Post No 6 says “The restrictions are in place primarily due to concerns over privacy, ethical issues, and potential implications for Jewish identity and heritage"

So how does ethical issues can become a reason for DNA restriction?
Even in Tanzania you can not just go into a hospital and ask for DNA. There are restrictions. Otherwise there would be chaos in the "family institution"
 
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