The Human Rights Status of the Palestinian Arab Minority Citizens of Israel

This report highlights the current social, economic, political and legal status of the Palestinian Arab community in Israel, particularly the issues of: 1. Racism and incitement against Arab citizens in Israel by public institutions, security forces and Jewish individuals, 2. The current socio-economic situation of the Palestinian minority in Israel, 3. The legal status of the Palestinian minority in Israel, 4. EU-Israel agreements concerning the respect of international human rights values.  The final section of the report provides recommendations to: Improve the human rights situation of the Palestinian minority in Israel, strengthen a dialogue with the Jewish majority in Israel, highlight the unique position of the Palestinian minority in the resolution of the Middle East conflict, and create stability in the region.

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Mossawa Center. The Human Rights Status of the Palestinian Arab Minority Citizens of Israel. Haifa: Mossawa Center, October 2008.