The Arab Vote in Israel-Legality, Morality and Security

The Arab vote in Israel-Legality, Morality and Security

The Israeli High Court has a long record of flouting the law when it comes to Arab parties’ participation in Knesset elections. But in the post-October 7th era, in which the vulnerability of the state was so vividly exposed, it is essential to vigorously enforce both the spirit and the letter of Clause 7(a) of the Basic Law: The Knesset. Opinion.

The Arab Vote in Israel—Legality, Morality and Security

The Israeli High Court has a long record of flouting the law when it comes to Arab parties’ participation in Knesset elections. As the October elections draw closer, the public debate focuses increasingly on the role of the Arab parties and the Arab electorate in the Jewish nation-state. This distinction—between party and voter—is important for...

INTO THE FRAY: The Arab vote in Israel—legality, morality and security

As the October elections in Israel draw closer, public debate is focusing increasingly on the role of the Arab parties and the Arab electorate in the Jewish nation-state.This distinction—between party and voter—is important for our discussion and essential to illuminating a frequently misunderstood point in the public debate. This is particularly true in light of rumors that a former senior police officer is planning to join the ranks of the Isl…