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An Extraordinary Introduction to the Birth of Israel and the Arab-Israeli Conflict (with Haviv Rettig Gur)

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High Arab-Israeli identification with Israel

Arab-Israeli identification with Israel is at an all-time high, reaching around 72% in the latest poll. This surge is attributed to an event on October 7th, which caused a significant spike in their identification with the state of Israel. Arab-Israelis, residing within the borders of Israel and not in the West Bank or Gaza, have equal rights with the Jewish population, but face challenges such as inadequate education and police protection. Despite not fully identifying with the Zionist project, they are currently expressing strong identification with the state of Israel.

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