Minorities
The Status of Arabs in Israeli Society
This video from i24NEWS (16:00) presents a heated debate between Sami Abu Shehadeh, an Arab-Israeli historian, politician and community leader, and Yoram Sheftel, a Jewish-Israeli defense attorney and radio host, about the status of Israel’s
What Does Israel’s Nation-State Bill Mean for Israel’s Minorities?
Produced by i24 News, this news segment (08:36) introduces Israel’s Nation-State Law, specifically examining its impact on the country’s minority populations and various responses to the passing of the law. After listing some of
Exploring the African Migrant Dilemma in Israel
Produced by i24News in 2018, this informative news segment (02:21) summarizes the different perspectives in Israel towards the thousands of African migrants and asylum seekers, legal and illegal, currently living in Israel. While
What Do Locals Think of the Nation-State Law?
Created by TRT World, a Turkish international news channel, this video (04:45) interviews local Jews and Arabs on the streets of Jerusalem to hear what they think of Israel’s controversial 2018 Nation-State Bill, which legally enshrines
Equality Topping on a Nation-State Pizza?
Produced by the Israel Democracy Institute in Hebrew with English subtitles, this creative video (01:59) criticizes Israel’s controversial Nation-State Law for failing to ensure quality to all citizens. It is a dark comedic sketch of a man
An English Translation of Israel’s Nation-State Law
From the website of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, this 3-page long document presents an unofficial English translation of Israel’s controversial Nation-State Law, a Basic Law with quasi-constitutional status that enshrines Israel as the nation-state
In Defense of Israel’s Nation-State Law
In Hebrew with English subtitles, this video (03:15) features Matan Peleg, CEO of Ir Tirtzu, defending Israel’s controversial Nation-State Law. He explains that Israel has many other Basic Laws that protect the country’s democratic
Tribes, Identity & Individual Freedom in Israel
Written by Natan Sachs and Brian Reeves and published by the Center for Middle East Policy, this 23-page long article examines the history and implications of Israel’s attitudes and policies toward individual autonomy,
The Population of Israel
Published by the Jewish People Policy Institute in 2015, this 24-page long study provides a thorough analysis of Israel’s demographic characteristics and trends in order to influence policy-making that will increase the Jewish character
Arab Citizens of Israel Early in the Twenty-First Century
Written by Arik Rudnitzky, project manager of the Konrad Adenauer Program for Jewish-Arab Cooperation at the Moshe Dayan Center, this 137-page long study assesses the political and social situation of Israel’s Arab citizens early in the twenty-first