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Source: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/dec/2/david-keene-most-muslims-in-israel-want-peace-with/
In Israel, Most Muslims Want Peaceful Coexistence with their Jewish Neighbors
(Washington Times) David Keene - Israel's 8.4 million inhabitants include 1.8 million Muslims, most of whom are Israeli citizens. In most ways they know they are better off in Israel than if they were under the control of the Palestinian Authority. Family income in Israel averages around $35,000 a year for both Jewish and non-Jewish residents, while Muslims in Ramallah earn $13,000 a year and those in Gaza subsist on $3,000 a year. While living just about as well as their Jewish neighbors, they are exempt from the mandatory military service required of Jewish men and women. Many sympathize with their Palestinian brothers and there are a few small pockets of active support for the Palestinian cause, but that rarely translates into action against Israel itself.