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The most controversial clause, which appeared to pave the way for the creation of communities segregated by nationality or religion, was removed from the legislation earlier this week.
It's still bad enough.
I think that nationalism is wrong, but it's currently rearing its ugly head again all over the world. Memories are short and the lessons of the 20th century are already forgotten or were never known by many people.
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You are not the only one
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/19/israel-adopts-controversial-jewish-nation-state-law
Clauses that were dropped in last-minute political wrangling – and after objections by Israel’s president and attorney general – would have enshrined in law the establishment of Jewish-only communities, and instructed courts to rule according to Jewish ritual law when there were no relevant legal precedents.
Apartheid-y theocracy. Just like their neighbours!
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The thing is, it's hard to see how you ever resolve this on a fundamental level. If it's a Jewish state specifically for Jews then can you ever give equality to non-Jews?
My guess is part of it is to kill off, or strengthen the Israeli position, in relation to a one-state solution.
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"the realization of the right to national self-determination in Israel is unique to the Jewish people"
as reticent as i am to use the word 'Apartheid' to describe anything other than actual 'Apartheid' - this is starting to look pretty 'Apartheid'-ey.
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-passes-controversial-nation-state-bill-1.6291048