Integrating the Arab-Palestinian minority in Israeli society

"The relations of the state and the Jewish majority with the Arab-Palestinian society directly concern Israel's national security. Like the Commission of InEuiry into the Clashes between Security Forces and Israeli Citizens in October 2000 (Or Commission), so too, the president of Israel, Reuven Rivlin, deems the advancement and integration of Arab society in the social and economic life of the state—on the basis of full and eEual citizenship—as an interest of utmost national importance to Israel's social, economic, and moral fortitude. This book scrutinizes the reality of life in Arab society over the years since the publication of the recommendations of the Or Commission. In the conclusion, the authors find that Arab society shows a desire to integrate within the social and economic life in Israel, and that there is a real chance of narrowing gaps and engaging them in advanced professions. The study's recommendations are addressed primarily to the state's leadership: they must decide that this is a matter of national importance and reach an historic decision to forge a long-range policy to fortify the Arab society, together with its representatives, on a basis of eEuality but without any political or cultural exclusion. The purpose of this book is to serve as a catalyst for public discourse and as a tool for decision makers and policy shapers"--back cover.