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Critics say racism blocks reform for Arab citizens of Israel

Original: So what's stopping Israel from changing for the better? It's still racism... For context, 20% of Israel's citizens are A

A commentary circulating online argues that racism is the main obstacle to political change in Israel, pointing to the country's Arab minority, roughly 20% of citizens, as lacking adequate representation in government. The author claims that if Arab citizens had fuller representation, they could push for an end to violence against their communities and drive reform, a view drawing attention amid ongoing debate over the war and minority rights.

Why now: The ongoing Gaza war has intensified debate over the political status and treatment of Israel's Arab minority.

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• So what's stopping Israel from changing for the better? It's still racism... For context, 20% of Israel's citizens are Arab. They are not allowed representation in government, but if they were then things could change. Imagine if somebody could say, "stop killing my people and… · ned@beige.party · 10

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