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Israel's Druze minority galvanizes opposition to nation-state law.

Authors :
Mitnick, Joshua
Source :
Christian Century. 9/12/2018, Vol. 135 Issue 19, p14-15. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article discusses the role of Druze people in Israel in protests against Israel's nation-state law known as "Basic Law: Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People" that declares the country to be Jewish. Topics include concerns about democracy and minority rights, the Israeli identity of Druze Arabs, and an effort by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to appease Druze protesters.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00095281
Volume :
135
Issue :
19
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Christian Century
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
131598273