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Formulating an Alternative to the ‘Jewish State Law’

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Israeli law professor Ruth Gavison has been tasked with forming a moderate alternative to the right-wing Jewish State Law. But her previous positions prove she’s the wrong person for the job, says Raphael Magarik.

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If only I were more grateful for small favors. Take the “Jewish State Law” currently under consideration in the Israeli Parliament. Right-wing Knesset members Ayelet Shaked and Yariv Levin have reintroduced the bill, which “emphasizes

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