jewish state

Israel's legal system provides for freedom for all religious groups.

A minority in the Jewish state.

Agriculture plays a huge role in Israel's society.

Service is compulsory for most Jewish Israelis.

An unequal partnership?

The highest court in the land stands up to the government policy and second-guesses parliamentary regulations.

While some Palestinian intellectuals condemn it, the tactic remains popular in Palestinian society.

The Second Intifada brought with it a wave of suicide bombings by Palestinians against Israeli civilians.

What happened and why?

Some people say a state that is both Jewish and democratic is an oxymoron, but the values can work together.