The final settlement of the Palestinian issue and the position of the Israeli Arab leadership

Even at a time when the final outcome of the current political process in the Middle East is far from being clear, Arab Israeli representatives are far ahead compared with the Government of Israel. They have already begun a series of actions, which if successful would dramatically influence the outc...

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Published in:Israel affairs 2003-10, Vol.9 (1-2), p.290-308
Main Author: Bligh, Alexander
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arab Israeli Relations
Arab-Israeli conflict
Ethnic minorities
Governance
Israel
Leadership
Minority rights
Palestinians
Regional studies
Territorial disputes
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Summary:Even at a time when the final outcome of the current political process in the Middle East is far from being clear, Arab Israeli representatives are far ahead compared with the Government of Israel. They have already begun a series of actions, which if successful would dramatically influence the outcome of the process. Yet, the government of Israel failed in declaring & implementing a coherent policy regarding the Arabs of Israel. On the Arab side, they face a double challenge: how to identify themselves as Palestinians, contributing their share to their fellow Palestinians by using the political tools available to them, & yet, not acknowledge the supremacy of the PLO? Moreover, since no Israeli Arab is interested in moving into a Palestinian state, they are keen on preserving their unique identity in a way that would not cause any loss of their rights in Israel, & yet would make them trustworthy partners in deciding the future of the Palestinian people. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:1353-7121