The Ministerial Law Committee is set to examine a new proposed Basic Law that will codify the status of the State of Israel as the National Home of the Jewish People. The law is being sponsored by MKs Ayelet Shaked, Yariv Levin, and Robert Elituv. The discussion in the Committee could come as soon as next Sunday, depending on scheduling.
According to the law, the State of Israel is the National Home of the Jewish People because it allows the Jewish people historic and cultural self-determination. This self-determination in the State of Israel is the exclusive right of the Jewish people. The Land of Israel is the historic birthplace of the Jewish people and the place where the State of Israel was established and exists.
The law describes Israel's political system as a democracy, and describes the flag of Israel and the national anthem, Hatikvah, as symbols of the State. Hebrew, the law states, is the official language of the State, while Arabic is granted a special status. The law also incorporates the Law of Return, saying that it is the right of any Jew anywhere to settle in the State, and to be provided with resources to do so.
Govt. to Discuss 'Jewish National Homeland' Law - Inside Israel - News - Arutz Sheva
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Problematic, yet interesting issue.
According to the law, the State of Israel is the National Home of the Jewish People because it allows the Jewish people historic and cultural self-determination. This self-determination in the State of Israel is the exclusive right of the Jewish people. The Land of Israel is the historic birthplace of the Jewish people and the place where the State of Israel was established and exists.
The law describes Israel's political system as a democracy, and describes the flag of Israel and the national anthem, Hatikvah, as symbols of the State. Hebrew, the law states, is the official language of the State, while Arabic is granted a special status. The law also incorporates the Law of Return, saying that it is the right of any Jew anywhere to settle in the State, and to be provided with resources to do so.
Govt. to Discuss 'Jewish National Homeland' Law - Inside Israel - News - Arutz Sheva
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Problematic, yet interesting issue.
