Arab-Palestinians comprise 21% of Israel’s population, and the events of October 7 and the Israel-Hamas War have profoundly affected these communities, challenging the vision of a shared society. While Arab citizens have faced the same hardships as their Jewish counterparts, they have also been subjected to unique forms of discrimination, with their loyalties questioned and their rights under the law compromised by authorities and segments of the Israeli population. This two-part series explores Arab-Palestinian experiences in wartime Israel from various perspectives—legal, social, political, and educational.

In this episode, legal scholar Manal Totry-Jubran joins Masua Sagiv to discuss the legal challenges faced by Arab communities in Israel during the conflict. They examine issues of discrimination, the erosion of rights, and the potential remedies, considering what these mean for the future of a shared society. This episode was recorded in March 2024.

Featuring:

Manal Totry-Jubran, Associate Professor, Bar Ilan University Faculty of Law

Masua Sagiv, 2021–2024 Koret Visiting Assistant Professor of Jewish and Israel Studies, UC Berkeley; Scholar-in-Residence, Shalom Hartman Institute

About the Helen Diller Institute:

The Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies provides a rich academic forum for our nation’s future leaders to explore the breadth and complexity of Israel and contemporary Jewish issues. At a time when polarization is more severe than ever, we bring integrity, excellence, and grit to fostering dynamic spaces where students and the wider community can thoughtfully exchange ideas. To learn more about our mission and work, please visit hdi.berkeley.edu.

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