The Knesset has passed a bill that redefines sexual assault to include male victims, replacing the outdated term 'sodomy' with a clearer definition of rape. The new law reflects the understanding that power imbalances prevent true consent. It also replaces the offense of 'sexual intercourse without consent' with the term 'forbidden penetration' to avoid language that might imply consent. The bill is seen as a significant step forward in promoting justice and removing the stigma against male victims of sexual assault.