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Israeli Supreme Court Upholds Jewish State Law
(AP) Josef Federman - In a 10-1 decision, Israel's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a law that defines the country as the nation state of the Jewish people - rejecting claims that it discriminates against minorities. The court ruled that the law "did not negate Israel's democratic character" outlined in other laws. Proponents of the 2018 law claimed the legislation merely enshrined Israel's existing Jewish character. The court said "equal rights are granted to all citizens of the state, including minority groups." It said the right to national self-determination "does not deny recognized personal or cultural rights." Israel's Arab citizens have the right to vote and are well-represented in many professions.