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The article discusses debate within Israel over the relationship between the country's democracy and its identity as Jewish state, highlighting legislation proposed by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli nationalist politicians that would elevate the significance of Israel's Jewish identity. Topics addressed include the dissolution of the Israeli Parliament over the legislation, as well as considerations of Israel's relationship with Palestinian Arabs.

The article discusses the arrest of 6 Israelis in connection with the murder of Palestinian teenager Muhammad Abu Khdeir. Topics addressed include possible nationalistic and revenge-based motivations for the murder, which occurred following the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers; Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reaction to the murder; and escalations of violence amongst Palestinians and Israelis within Israel and the West Bank.

Discusses the conflict between Israel and Palestine. How both are fighting to maintain a national home for their country; Details of the Oslo peace process; Desire of Palestinians for the return of refugees held by Israelis; Assertion that if refugees are returned it will threaten to destroy the Jewish state; Priority each country places on national unity.