Though in Israel, Israeli nationality (which there, unlike pretty much the rest of the World, is a different thing from citizenship) by the country’s own constitution is something only a Jewish person can have.
So one can indeed be a Muslim citizen of Israel but one cannot be an Israeli national unless one is a Jew.
Ultimatelly and going back to the original post, does “Israeli” there stand for “Israeli citizen” or “Israeli national”?
I’ve never heard of that distinction. When I’m talking about Israelis, I mean Israeli citizens (and I’m relatively confident most others do as well). What does an Israeli national have in terms of rights and responsibilities that a citizen doesnt?
Fair enough. I’ve seen countless examples of citizens in the same country not having access to the same services, resources and in some cases even legal recourse as other citizens. Reminds me of some pictures of “White residents only” signs I saw from Jim Crow era US.
If that’s the way you’re using the distinction, then yeah, it’s functionally the same as being discriminated against and a second-class citizen.
Though in Israel, Israeli nationality (which there, unlike pretty much the rest of the World, is a different thing from citizenship) by the country’s own constitution is something only a Jewish person can have.
So one can indeed be a Muslim citizen of Israel but one cannot be an Israeli national unless one is a Jew.
Ultimatelly and going back to the original post, does “Israeli” there stand for “Israeli citizen” or “Israeli national”?
I’ve never heard of that distinction. When I’m talking about Israelis, I mean Israeli citizens (and I’m relatively confident most others do as well). What does an Israeli national have in terms of rights and responsibilities that a citizen doesnt?
If I remember it correctly it’s things like regional authorities being able to refuse residence in their region to mere citizens but not to nationals.
Mind you, it’s been some years since I saw the documentary about the whole thing.
Fair enough. I’ve seen countless examples of citizens in the same country not having access to the same services, resources and in some cases even legal recourse as other citizens. Reminds me of some pictures of “White residents only” signs I saw from Jim Crow era US.
If that’s the way you’re using the distinction, then yeah, it’s functionally the same as being discriminated against and a second-class citizen.