Jewish State
News and updates about Jewish State

What sort of Jewish State?
The world knows quite well that we are a Jewish and democratic State. Arab deeds leave no doubt that they know the facts. Do we? Op-ed.

The unique singular State of Israel vs. the many “states of Jews”
The various “states of Jews” in the galut play an important role in attracting the haters of the Jewish State and drawing them away from us

Mazel tov Am Yisrael on the 72nd year of the Jewish State!

The Saudis, the Jews, and FDR's dog

A constitutional crisis for the Jewish State

Political theater: Time to level the playing field

The Lord of the Manor and his dog

Bennett to Arab MKs: You are blessed to be Israeli
Education Minister slams Arab MKs after bill to remove Jewish character of State voted down.

'Supreme Court forgot this is Jewish State'
Prof. Diskin calls for overcoming disputes and passing national law. 'Anyone who claims Arabic language had official status simply lies.'

Politicide: The attempted murder of the Jewish state

Center For Jewish History new CEO holds radical left viewpoints

Haaretz columnist: I'm guilty
Ari Shavit of Haaretz writes that he was the 'nationalist' who first demanded that the Palestinian Arabs recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Abbas: No to 'Jewish State' in French UN Proposal
Abbas reveals France pushing proposal at UN, but he will only back it if all demands included, such as Arab capital in Jerusalem.

NGO: Bus Companies Allow Sabbath Desecration
Movement for a Jewish State has filed complaint over mass violations of the regulations against public transportation on Shabbat.

Arab League Refuses to Recognize Israel as Jewish
Categorical rejection of 'Jewish state law' from Arab League ahead of controversial vote; support for PA action against Israel in UN, ICC.

Shaked: Jewish State Law to Stop High Court Vetoes
Compromise or no, the Jewish State bill can ensure that critical laws for Israel's security get passed, claims MK Shaked.

PM: 'Israel is the Jewish National Homeland'
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu hails Jewish State Law proposal, says 'balance' between Jewish, democratic values is 'obvious.'

PLO UK Ambassador Opposes Abbas's Position
PLO envoy differs with Abbas, calls for recognition of Jewish state, limited 'right of return,' and 'settlement blocs' annexed by Israel.

Arab MK Asks PA for Help Defeating 'Jewish State'
Speaking to Hamas journal, MK calls to turn world opinion against Jewish State Law, warns it would rule that 'Jews have legitimate rights.'

Netanyahu Promises Talmud Will Be Israeli Law
Netanyahu tells Likud hareidi leader Hebrew calendar will be official calendar of state in new Basic Law, Jewish law basis of legal system.

'It is Impossible to Have a Bi-National State'
PM vows to defend 'the right to settle in the Land of Israel' in new Basic Law to make Israel a Jewish nation-state.

'I Hope Justice System Doesn't Have Livni's Face'
MK Regev slams Livni for vowing to stop Basic Law defining Israel as Jewish, says Livni 'speaks like left-wing extremist.'

PA: Israel as a Jewish State is 'Fantasy'
PA stubbornly clings to refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, wildly accuses Israel 'covering up massacres' of Palestinian Arabs.

Arab League Officially Rejects 'Jewish State'
Arab League summit backs Abbas in refusing to recognize Israel as Jewish, says Israel responsible for 'tensions in the Middle East'.

Arab Summit to Back Rejection of 'Jewish state'
Kuwait summit expected to stand by Mahmoud Abbas, PA stubbornness in peace talks with Israel.

Arab League Summit Backs PA Stubbornness in Talks
Middle East Muslim countries declare refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, as they grapple with regional conflicts.

Arafat and Recognizing the Jewish State

Obama Tells Abbas Risks for Peace are Needed
'We are going to have to take some tough political decisions and risks if we able to move forward,' Obama told visiting Abbas.

Kerry Told 'Condemn Terror, Not Jewish State'
Ministers slam Kerry statement on recognition 'mistake' during rocket barrage, say Washington is living in an 'illusion.'

Kerry: 'Unprecedented Mistrust' Between Israel, PA
Despite 'significant' gaps on key issues, US Secretary of State still optimistic on peace deal.

Fatah: Netanyahu Speech Announces End To Talks
Senior Fatah and PLO member criticizes Netanyahu's AIPAC address, takes issue with recognition and security demands.

'I'm Ready To Accept Palestine, Why Not Israel?'
Netanyahu argues PA refusal to recognize Israel as Jewish state is key roadblock in talks, says Kerry's efforts 'only way to peace.'

US Framework to Demand PA Recognize Jewish State
US Ambassador Dan Shapiro declares that PA must recognize Israel under framework agreement - despite their open opposition to it.

Official: Abbas Ready for Israel as a Jewish State
A senior PLO official was quoted as saying that PA chief Mahmoud Abbas was prepared to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Fatah: Israel and Hamas Holding High Level Contact
A Fatah spokesperson said that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu himself was in contact with Hamas terrorist leaders.

Mahmoud Abbas Incites Against 'Settlers'
Speaking to Israeli students in Ramallah, PA chief accuses Jews in Judea and Samaria of 'murder', urges leftists to 'stop them'.

Peres: 'Live Under PA, What Are You Afraid Of?'
Peres responds to Bennett-Netanyahu crisis on having Jews live under PA, asks 'what's this fear, they'll kill Jews, today?'

Netanyahu: Israel Demands Safety, Recognition
PM speaks about why a PA state must not be armed, and why Israel will continue to demand recognition as the Jewish state.

Likud Ministers: Peres 'Shot His Mouth Off Again'
Likud officials reacted sharply to comments by President Shimon Peres that Israel did not need PA recognition as a Jewish state
