sentences:  In February 2013, Mayor of Tel Aviv Ron Huldai expressed his support of same-sex marriage.In May 2015, following Ireland's legalization of same-sex marriage through popular vote, Huldai reiterated his support, calling on the Knesset to act on the issue.According to a poll conducted in August 2009, 61% of Israelis supported equal marriage rights for same-sex couples, with 31% opposed.