A new stage in the struggle for civic equality in Israel?

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Published: 7 February 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Thousands of Jews and Arabs march together against racism and house demolitions in Tel Aviv – Jack Khoury & Or Kashti – Haaretz 05.02.17
Organisers say the protest, in which the speeches were given in both Arabic and Hebrew, is a new stage in the civil struggle of Jews and Arabs.

Thousands march in Tel Aviv over demolition of Arab homes – Dov Lieber – The Times of Israel 04.02.17
Jewish, Arab protesters accuse officials of racism, incitement against minorities, say treatment vastly different to that of settlers during Amona evacuation.

If Israeli Jews want change, they must refuse to be masters – Orly Noy – +972 Magazine 05.02.17
The fact that the occupier declares his refusal to be ‘the enemy’ of the oppressed is simply not enough. Israelis must go one step further and refuse to lord over Palestinians.

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Widow of Israeli Bedouin demands inquiry into alleged terror attack – Shlomi Eldar – Al-Monitor 02.02.17
Bedouin leaders and MKs from the Joint List are demanding an investigation into the violent eviction of Umm al-Hiran and the killing of Abu al-Qia’an.

Thousands protest demolition orders, planning discrimination January 28, 2017