Nation-State Law

Commemorating Herzl’s vision: Reflections on his legacy and values - opinion

Theodor Herzl’s vision and values, as expressed in his writing, imagine a different Israel than we have today.

 ACTIVISTS HOLD copies of the Declaration of Independence in the Knesset gallery to protest against the Nation-State Law in 2018. Herzl’s values compel us to scrutinize the law, which undermines the equality of non-Jewish citizens, the writers maintain.
 IDF soldiers are seen at the funeral of Druze soldier Wassem Mahmoud, killed in the Israel-Hamas War.

'Maybe your land should belong to Jews': Druze lawyer ponders sector's future in Israel

A member of the Druze community holds a Druze flag as he speaks to an Israeli soldier near the border fence between Syria and the Golan Heights, near Majdal Shams June 18, 2015. Gathered at a hilltop in the Golan Heights, a group of Druze sheikhs look through binoculars at the Syrian village of Hade

Politics are not getting in the way of Druze medical officer’s IDF duty

 On a scale from 1 = not at all important to 5 = very important, rate the importance of each of the following goals for the war as 4 or 5 (Jewish sample and Arab sample; %)

Release of hostages top war goal for Israeli Jews and Arabs - poll


A democratic nation state of the Jewish people

The new law does not erode a single right or protection of any minority. It actually reaffirms Israel’s commitment to minority groups.

The Knesset votes on the nation-state bill, July 19, 2018

Opposition dares Netanyahu to attend Knesset Nation-State session

Special session requested by 52 opposition MKs, petition and demonstration planned against controversial legislation.

The Knesset votes on the nation-state bill, July 19, 2018

Hysteria over Nation-State Law

Is not a Jewish state entitled to reinforce its national anthem, reiterate that Independence Day is a national holiday, restate support for its flag and encourage Jewish immigration?

Druze leaders partake in the protest against the Nation-State Law in Tel Aviv, August 2018

Druze-Israeli advances as Iraqi foe refuses to fight

"The fact that our athletes represent the State of Israel is becoming an issue in the eyes of the athletes who have turned the sports arena into an arena of political wrestling. “

FOR THE second year in a row, Druze-Israeli Amit Mdah automatically advanced to the medal round of the Youth Muaythai World Championships when an opponent from an Arab country refused to compete against him.

Only Jews can stop this disgrace

There is only an Israeli problem, and Israelis are the ones who will have to stand strong against the annihilation of democracy here.

Protests against the nation-state bill in Tel Aviv, July 14th, 2018

Netanyahu’s adviser to 'Post': Nation-State law critics are misinformed

The new Basic Law was passed to fill a constitutional void.

Benjamin Netanyahu at a weekly cabinet meeting, June 3, 2018

Anticipating Israel’s nationality law

The law did little more than institutionalize the 70-year-long reality of Israel’s existence as a Jewish state in accordance with General Assembly Resolution 181 of November 29, 1947.

The establishment of the State of Israel

True equality

The Druze community deserves Israel’s support, because they behave like any other loyal citizens of the state. And that is how they should be treated – equal and like anyone else.

A member of the Druze community holds a Druze flag as he speaks to an Israeli soldier near the border fence between Syria and the Golan Heights, near Majdal Shams June 18, 2015. Gathered at a hilltop in the Golan Heights, a group of Druze sheikhs look through binoculars at the Syrian village of Hade

Two major funders of Israel join criticism of its nation-state law

“As strong supporters of Israel, we were disappointed that the government passed legislation which was effectively a step back for all minorities.”

An Israeli flag is seen near the Dome of the Rock, located in Jerusalem's Old City

Gabbay, Livni propose Declaration of Independence as constitution

"Netanyahu's insistence not to include the word 'equality' in the Nation-State Law proves his intention to so discord in Israeli society."

Labor Party Chair Avi Gabbay