The Arabs of Israel are not watching from the sidelines but are active participants in shaping the future of the country.
Prior to the boycott call, Standing Together was already facing marginalization in Israel, where calls for a ceasefire have been rare.
At least 90 members of Knesset must support Cassif's expulsion to proceed to a vote. The Knesset has never before impeached a fellow member.
A stable majority of Jewish Israelis (60%) said they opposed a deal that would secure the release of the hostages held in Gaza at the price of freeing all of the Palestinian security prisoners.
As opposed to Jewish communities in the Negev, residents of unrecognized villages are unable to legally build any structure – including bomb shelters – because they are not given building permits.
A vast majority of Jewish Israelis believe that the IDF is using an appropriate amount or not enough force, while half of Arab Israelis say it's using too much.
"They said they feel safe, have full rights, and its the country they call home."
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