Basic Law: Israel
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק-יסוד: ישראל
TL;DRA bill to add the value of equality in civil rights to the Basic Law and to change the language and purpose sections.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill adds a section providing that Israel is a home for, and maintains equal rights for, all its citizens. It also changes the section on the state's languages: it provides that Hebrew is the official language of the state and Arabic is a second official language. In addition, the bill adds a purpose clause stating that the law is meant to protect Israel's status as a Jewish nation-state while anchoring its values as a Jewish and democratic state, in the spirit of the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 48 seats
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