Arab-Israelis

The show also exemplifies some of the physical and philosophical complexities here, such as the one finalist from Gaza forced to perform via satellite link and the Arab-Israelis now boldly identifying themselves as Palestinians.

Ruth Eglash: On the Other Side of Conflict: 'Palestinian Idol' is More Than Just a Singing Contest Ruth Eglash 2011

The show also exemplifies some of the physical and philosophical complexities here, such as the one finalist from Gaza forced to perform via satellite link and the Arab-Israelis now boldly identifying themselves as Palestinians.

Ruth Eglash: On the Other Side of Conflict: 'Palestinian Idol' is More Than Just a Singing Contest Ruth Eglash 2011

Regarding the latter, since serving in the IDF is still the ticket of admission into the upper echelons of Israeli society, greater Arab participation would go a long way in integrating Arab-Israelis into the larger society.

Roi Ben-Yehuda: Conflict Resolution Commandos: A Response to the Flotilla Roi Ben-Yehuda 2011

The show also exemplifies some of the physical and philosophical complexities here, such as the one finalist from Gaza forced to perform via satellite link and the Arab-Israelis now boldly identifying themselves as Palestinians.

Ruth Eglash: On the Other Side of Conflict: 'Palestinian Idol' is More Than Just a Singing Contest Ruth Eglash 2011

Being a military unit dedicated to non-violence, Arab-Israelis may feel less compunction joining.

Roi Ben-Yehuda: Conflict Resolution Commandos: A Response to the Flotilla Roi Ben-Yehuda 2011

How long before Peretz, Joe Leiberman, Krauthammer and others start demaning loyalty oaths for Arab-Israelis?

Matthew Yglesias » Lieberman & Lieberman: Together at Last 2009

There are a number of important pressures against such settlement which mean that most likely the problem will continue for another century or so until Arab-Israelis become a demographic majority and then Israel will become an Arabic state.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Pollak on Uniquely Israeli Stupidity 2010

Second point, the Arab-Israelis should be allowed to form political parties per their choice and compete in elections?

Think Progress » Lieberman Criticizes Administration For Publicly Clashing With Israel: ‘Sometimes Silence Is Really Golden’ 2010

The biggest policy difference is his view on Arab-Israelis — he wants to cede certain Arab Israeli towns and villages to Palestine, and strip citizenship rights of all arab-Israelis who refuse to swear allegience to a Jewish state of Israel.

Matthew Yglesias » Lieberman & Lieberman: Together at Last 2009

Most of the residents of this town are Arab-Israelis: the purpose of the march was simply to teach them who's boss, and to begin the process, in leader Baruch Marzel's words, of rooting out "the hostile seed".

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