*Jerusalem:* Israels government has endorsed a proposal to put in law the countrys status as the national homeland of the Jewish people, drawing fire from critics who said it weakened democracy. In a statement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus Likud party said the cabinet had backed a draft law recognising Israel as the national state of the Jewish people. Mr Netanyahu also announced a separate initiative to strip Arabs of their residency and welfare rights if they or their relatives take part in unrest.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 20:17:24 +0000
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