Basic Law: Israel
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק-יסוד: ישראל
TL;DRThe amendment adds to a Basic Law a statement that Israel will ensure equal rights for all its citizens without distinction of religion or nationality, in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal amends Section 1 of Basic Law: Israel – The Nation-State of the Jewish People by adding two subsections. The new subsection (b) states that Israel will maintain equal rights for all its citizens without distinction of religion or nationality, in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of the Establishment of the State. The additional subsection (d) states that the sovereignty of the state will be in the hands of all its citizens without distinction of religion or nationality. The proposal is intended to align the Nation-State Basic Law with the principles of the Declaration of Independence and with the accepted practice in other democracies that state a national identity in their constitutions, while preserving the rights of citizens who are not members of the Jewish nation.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 68 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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