Kamm, S. and Rinawi, R. and Abassi, S. and Farer, J. and Faris, A. and Nahhas-Daoud, A. and Ayoub, J. (2003) The Arab Minority in Israel - Implications for the Middle East Conflict. Middle East & Euro-Med Working Paper No. 8, June 2003. [Working Paper]
Abstract
The Arab minority in Israel are in a unique position to contribute to the resolution of the Middle East conflict and stabilise relations between the different nations and countries in the region. This paper reviews the history of the Arab minority in Israel and reports on their legal, socio-economic and political status. It examines relations between the Arab minority and the Jewish majority, the Israeli government and the rest of the Palestinian people. On the basis of the review, this paper makes recommendations that aim to improve the situation of the Arab minority, strengthen the dialogue between the Arab minority and Jewish majority in Israel, and enable the Arab minority to act as a mediator in the Middle East peace process.
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