OH THE HORROR! Israel wants to call itself a Jewish State

Six countries including America’s good friend Saudi Arabia claim Islam as the ideological foundation of state and constitution. Fourteen other countries and the Palestinian Territories have legally set Islam as their state religion. But legally create one Jewish State; it becomes the biggest affront to human rights since … well, the last trumped-up charge against Israel

The Israeli cabinet approved on Sunday a basic law, “Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People,” legislation that cements Israel’s status as a Jewish state

Set to be voted on by the Knesset by the end of the week, the new law defines Israel, among other things, as “a democratic state, founded on the principles of liberty, justice and peace, in accordance with the vision of Israel’s prophets, which upholds the individual rights of all of its citizens according to the law.”

The bill also says that “Jewish law will serve as an inspiration for the Knesset.” When a particular judicial quandary cannot be derived directly from Jewish law, the bill provides that the Knesset may decide on the matter based on “the principals of liberty, justice, integrity and peace, in light of the heritage of Israel.” 

It also asserts “national rights” of the Jewish people, such as the flag and anthem and right to immigrate. The legislation determines that Israel will establish the Sabbath as a national day of rest, and states that the government will work to strengthen its connection with Jewish communities in the Diaspora.

Just as important, by the time it reaches the Knesset it will include promises to allow each and every citizen of Israel, “regardless of religion, race or nationality, to act to preserve his or her culture, legacy, language and identity.”