A law meant to reaffirm the unity of the Jewish people around the idea of a Jewish national home does exactly the opposite.
The proposed legislation, which would affirm Israel’s status as the nation-state of the Jewish people, would actually contribute to inequality.
So long as Israel defines itself as the Jewish nation-state, it must allow Diaspora Jews to take part in debate on questions of identity and faith.
Polling data finds that far more Israelis distrust their leaders today than in 1967.