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News and updates about Nationality Law

The promise that passed the Nationality Law

Coalition Chairman promises MK Eichler: If Nationality Law harms religious status quo, it'll be changed.

The promise that passed the Nationality Law

'Nationality Law represents change in government's perception'

Diaspora Ministry Director welcomes that first time since establishment of State, law enshrines responsibility of State to Diaspora Jewry.

'Nationality Law represents change in government's perception'

Knesset approves 'Nationality Law'

Knesset approves Nationality Law in second and third readings. 62 MKs vote in favor, 55 vote against, two abstain.

Knesset approves 'Nationality Law'

'The real test of the justices of the Supreme Court'

Deputy director of the Legal Forum for Israel says the Nationality Law will be a significant test for judges who rule on its interpretation.

'The real test of the justices of the Supreme Court'

'Nationality Law' goes to final vote in Knesset

Committee paves way for Knesset to vote on law enshrining Israel's status as nation-state of the Jewish people.

'Nationality Law' goes to final vote in Knesset

'Obama barred Israel from passing Nationality Law'

Senior Likud officials say Netanyahu held off on Nationality Law in the past due to Obama's opposition. Law now supported by Trump admin.

'Obama barred Israel from passing Nationality Law'

Smotrich: Nationality Law will backfire

Jewish Home MK to Arutz Sheva: In the end, Nationality Law will be exploited by Supreme Court at the expense of Jewish values.

Smotrich: Nationality Law will backfire

'If we don't take care of the Arabs, everything will blow up'

MK Pnina Tamano-Shata pleased with changes in Nationality Law: 'If we don't take care of suitable settlement for Arabs, it'll end badly.'

'If we don't take care of the Arabs, everything will blow up'

'Steel wall of a determined government'

Prime Minister warns Hamas against continuing to provoke Israel. 'We're in process involving exchanges of blows.'

'Steel wall of a determined government'

'The haredi community is in terrible danger'

Haredi lawmaker says Nationality Law a threat to haredi community in Israel, urges peers not to back it.

'The haredi community is in terrible danger'

Deputy AG supports Nationality Law

Deputy AG Nizri emphasizes difference between collective and individual rights, says granting Jews national rights is legitimate in Israel.

Deputy AG supports Nationality Law

Inside the Reform movement's efforts to co-opt Nationality Law

Movement will reportedly use bill defining Israel as a Jewish State to fight haredi parties and legislation favoring Orthodox Judaism.

Inside the Reform movement's efforts to co-opt Nationality Law

Nationality Law clause allowing Jewish-only towns to be amended

Coalition agrees to change part in Nationality Law that seemingly allowed Jewish only-communities, enabling legislation to advance.

Nationality Law clause allowing Jewish-only towns to be amended

Smotrich: Netanyahu castrated the Nationality Law

Jewish Home MK slams attempts to soften Nationality Law. 'PM is giving up on Judaization of Negev, Galilee and is surrendering to the left.'

Smotrich: Netanyahu castrated the Nationality Law

'All cities in the Galilee will become mixed'

National Union Secretary-General Ofir Sofer says Arab MK Ahmed Tibi's comments last week reveal 'Arab leadership's true plan.'

'All cities in the Galilee will become mixed'

Israel summons EU ambassador for reprimand

'EU doesn't understand Israel is sovereign state'. PM orders EU's envoy to Israel called in for formal dressing down.

Israel summons EU ambassador for reprimand

Report:

European Union: Nationality Law 'stinks of racism'

EU blasts bill being advanced by Netanyahu government, warns if passed it would harm Israel's international standing.

European Union: Nationality Law 'stinks of racism'

Netanyahu: 'Vast majority' support Nationality Law

PM addresses memorial ceremony for Ze'ev Jabotinsky. 'Jabotinsky said it is only in Israel we can preserve our national uniqueness.'

Netanyahu: 'Vast majority' support Nationality Law

Arab lawmaker: Move into Jewish cities

Former aid to Yasser Arafat urges Israeli Arabs to move into predominantly Jewish towns across Israel. 'This used to be our country'.

Arab lawmaker: Move into Jewish cities

Tibi's latest demand

Fifth debate on Nationality Law in Knesset after new demand by Ahmed Tibi. Dichter announces he will work in coalition to prevent move.

Tibi's latest demand

MK Yael German floats outrageous comparison

Knesset Member Yael German (Yesh Atid) compares world silence in face of Holocaust to silence about Nationality Law.

MK Yael German floats outrageous comparison

Jewish Home offers compromise for Nationality Law

Jewish Home party offers alternative for section of Nationality Law allowing Jewish communal settlements to refuse to accept non-Jews.

Jewish Home offers compromise for Nationality Law

'Jews and Arabs should be allowed to live anywhere'

MK Jamal Zahalka argues that Nationality Law "gives superiority to Jews at the expense of Arabs."

'Jews and Arabs should be allowed to live anywhere'

'Unfortunately, no Jews live in Umm al-Fahm'

Joint List MK protests possibility in Nationality Law of communities for Jews only. 'Every citizen has a right to live where he wishes.'

'Unfortunately, no Jews live in Umm al-Fahm'

Clamor in the Knesset:

'Is Rivlin the president - or a politician?'

Amid president's criticism of clause allowing for Jewish-only communities, special committee convenes over Nationality Law.

'Is Rivlin the president - or a politician?'

Rivlin intervenes in Nationality Law

In unusual step, president turns to MKs and asks them to change the law so as not to enable the establishment of Jewish-only communities.

Rivlin intervenes in Nationality Law

Attacking Israel's Nationality Law is pure hypocrisy

Attacking Israel's Nationality Law is pure hypocrisy

Jewish Home threatens to torpedo Nationality Law

MKs from Jewish Home threaten to vote against long-awaited Nationality Law if Likud abandons pledge to back clause anchoring halacha in law.

Jewish Home threatens to torpedo Nationality Law

Nationality Law to advance - despite AG's objections

Tourism Minister Levin ignores Attorney General, pushes Nationality Law in its totality.

Nationality Law to advance - despite AG's objections

Netanyahu orders coalition to fast-track Nationality Law

Prime Minister demands that bill defining Israel as a Jewish State pass final reading before end of Knesset's summer session.

Netanyahu orders coalition to fast-track Nationality Law

Haredim protest Nationality Law

Knesset works to adjust Nationality Law as haredi parties claim violation of agreement.

Haredim protest Nationality Law

Watered-down version of 'Nationality Law' passes first reading

Bill to enshrine Israel's Jewish character as Basic Law advances after clause calling on courts to consider Jewish Law removed.

Watered-down version of 'Nationality Law' passes first reading

A Palestinian Nationality Law? Or a science fiction movie?

Likud MK Nurit Koren slams Arab MKs' idea to pass 'Palestinian Nationality Law.' 'They should concentrate on helping their Israeli voters.'

A Palestinian Nationality Law? Or a science fiction movie?

Kahlon won't budge on Nationality Law

Coalition trouble ahead? Head of Kulanu faction says he will not support bill that defines Israel as a Jewish state.

Kahlon won't budge on Nationality Law

Knesset to vote on 'Nationality Law'

Revised version of bill officially defining Israel as a Jewish State will be voted on by the Knesset.

Knesset to vote on 'Nationality Law'

Bar Ilan University takes on Nationality Law

Women's rights center located in Bar Ilan claims Nationality Law will 'critically' harm women's rights.

Bar Ilan University takes on Nationality Law

Israeli Arab MKs in Brussels to ask EU to interfere in Israel

Delegation of MKs from Joint Arab List travel to EU headquarters to ask Europeans to pressure Israel not to enact Nationality Law.

Israeli Arab MKs in Brussels to ask EU to interfere in Israel

'Nationality Law' in exchange for Supreme Court bypass law?

Haredi parties condition their support of the 'Nationality Law' on approving legislation to advance Supreme Court bypass law.

'Nationality Law' in exchange for Supreme Court bypass law?

Kulanu backs 'Jewish Law' amendment for Israel's courts

Kulanu signals support for amendment to 'Nationality Law' that requires courts to consider Jewish civil law.

Kulanu backs 'Jewish Law' amendment for Israel's courts

Justice Minister deflects criticism

Justice Minister Shaked says she didn't intend to slam Supreme Court justices, Nationality Law is intended to help courts.

Justice Minister deflects criticism

'MK Kish paid a high price for the Beit El Law'

Reports say PM Netanyahu decided not to appoint Likud MK to head committee, as punishment for insisting PM keep promise to build in Beit El.

'MK Kish paid a high price for the Beit El Law'

Nationality Law

'A Jewish state with a democratic regime'

Nationality Law changed under pressure from haredi parties to emphasize Jewish nature of state over democratic nature.

'A Jewish state with a democratic regime'

After no-anthem event: Netanyahu to push Nationality Law

PM Netanyahu says Hebrew University event shows importance of passing Nationality Law, calls university's decision 'obsequiousness.'

After no-anthem event: Netanyahu to push Nationality Law

Netanyahu: Let's get Nationality Law passed quickly

PM calls on coalition members to help get law enshrining Hebrew as the sole official language of Israel passed as quickly as possible.

Netanyahu: Let's get Nationality Law passed quickly

Netanyahu targets opposition leaders over Nationality Law

Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizes the leaders of the opposition for not supporting the Nationality Law.

Netanyahu targets opposition leaders over Nationality Law

Nationality Law passes first reading

Knesset approves for initial reading Nationality Law proposed by Mk Avi Dichter (Likud).

Nationality Law passes first reading

"The world respects those who respect themselves"

PM calls on all Zionist parties to support Nationality Law, says response to visits by German politicians necessary to gain respect.

"The world respects those who respect themselves"

Jewish Home MK: We need a Jewish state for a Jewish people

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel says Israel needs to protect its status as a Jewish state for the Jewish people.

Jewish Home MK: We need a Jewish state for a Jewish people

Deputy Attorney General opposes the Nationality Law

Attorney Avi Licht attempts to forestall vote on Nationality Law by Ministerial Committee on Legislation.

Deputy Attorney General opposes the Nationality Law

History in making?

Nationality Law approved in Ministerial Committee

Bill anchors State of Israel as nation-state of Jewish people, establishes Hebrew as official language of state.

Nationality Law approved in Ministerial Committee

Hamas Threatens 'Holy War' Over Jewish State Law

Gaza calls on international powers to reprimand Israel on 'racist' law, says it will 'cause holy war.'

Hamas Threatens 'Holy War' Over Jewish State Law