Democracy: Syncretic In The Middle East

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Which citizens of Israel don't have equal rights?

Many of the rights accorded in Israel stem from your nationality not citizenship. Meaning an “Arab” Israeli citizen and a Jewish Israeli citizen, while both citizens, enjoy different rights and privileges determined by their “nationality”.

 

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They currently don't have a state OR representation. The worst of both worlds.

Who is failing to give them representation? Their own government. Their government should be pressured to give them representation.

Can they decide who leaves and who enters their territories?

They can. What they can't decide is who enters Israel. Every country has a right to determine who enters their territory. The problem is that Palestine Areas A and B and completely encircled by Israeli territory. Until there is some future agreement between Israel and Palestine which cedes territory bordering another State, travelers to Palestine must go through Israel. Just like you need Canada's permission to drive between Washington State and Alaska. Just like San Marino, which is enclosed by Italy.

What about trade?

Palestinians export nearly $200 million a year. Mostly to Jordan and Israel.

How has the size of the territories controlled by the State of Palestine changed over time?

The territories have had no legal changes in administrative lines since the Oslo Accords. Same same.

 

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Many of the rights accorded in Israel stem from your nationality not citizenship. Meaning an “Arab” Israeli citizen and a Jewish Israeli citizen, while both citizens, enjoy different rights and privileges determined by their “nationality”.

Such as?