georgephillip
Diamond Member
How does one say "creeping annexation" in Hebrew?
"The new Israeli cabinet lost no time setting out its legislative priorities.
"The first bill announced is a 'basic law' to change the state’s official definition, so that its 'Jewish' aspects trump the 'democratic' elements, a move the Haaretz newspaper termed 'insane'.
"Among the main provisions is one to restrict state funding to new Jewish communities only.
"This points to a cynical solution Netanyahu may adopt to placate the simmering social protest movement in Tel Aviv, which has been demanding above all more affordable housing."
Will Israeli Settlers Receive Obama?s Blessing? » Counterpunch: Tells the Facts, Names the Names
"Jewish" trumps "democratic" in Israel...who knew?
"The new Israeli cabinet lost no time setting out its legislative priorities.
"The first bill announced is a 'basic law' to change the state’s official definition, so that its 'Jewish' aspects trump the 'democratic' elements, a move the Haaretz newspaper termed 'insane'.
"Among the main provisions is one to restrict state funding to new Jewish communities only.
"This points to a cynical solution Netanyahu may adopt to placate the simmering social protest movement in Tel Aviv, which has been demanding above all more affordable housing."
Will Israeli Settlers Receive Obama?s Blessing? » Counterpunch: Tells the Facts, Names the Names
"Jewish" trumps "democratic" in Israel...who knew?