If this was in an Arab country?

"A bus line that separates between men and women has begun operating in Tel Aviv, odd news for many who consider it Israel's capital of liberality and equality." There is nothing odd about the story since religious fanaticism and secular racism/sexism has been a staple of the state since its inception. And please please tell me: who outside of mental hospitals, consider Israel a capital of "liberty and equality"? (thanks Olivia)