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<p>My fiancee is pregnant and we want to do D.N.A. testing on the baby she is carrying to see whether I am the &lsquo;father&rsquo; as there is a risk that someone else maybe. The results would help us decide whether to carry on with the marriage and the pregnancy .My fiancee, myself and the other man involved are all Jewish. Is this possible in Israel?</p>

Yes, in principle, but you will have to apply for an obtain an order  from the family court to perform the test first. The Genetic Information Act of 2000 applies to your situation and allows, but regulates, genetic testing , even on  a foetus, to prove family connections, unless there is a risk of the child/future child being a ‘bastard’ according to Jewish religious law. In that case, according to a 2008 amendment, such genetic testing is forbidden. As your fiancée is single, then there is no risk involved, as this would only apply to the offspring of a married Jewish woman born out of wedlock.