The Gaza war has dramatically increased the sense of solidarity with Israel among its 21% Arab minority, who often identify as Palestinian and have long complained of discrimination by the state, a poll published on Friday found.
Asked if they feel part of the country, 70% of Arab citizens polled said “yes”, up from 48% in June, the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) said, describing it as the highest finding for the sector since it began such surveys 20 years ago.
I wonder what happened to change their minds (or what happened to the missing 38%)
Police have carried out arrests among Arab citizens accused of social media posts inciting pro-Palestinian violence, and on Thursday arrested five leaders of the Arab community who had planned to organise an anti-war protest.
Ah yes, that’s very typical for democracies. I think as a next step Israel should add democratic to their name to remind people how democratic they are.
I wonder what happened to change their minds (or what happened to the missing 38%)
Seems legit.
Ah yes, that’s very typical for democracies. I think as a next step Israel should add democratic to their name to remind people how democratic they are.
That’s a good idea!
-Message approved by the military junta of the democratic people’s republic of korea.