The 'Basic Law: Israel
as the Nation-State of the Jewish People,' passed by 62-55, with two
abstentions
Knesset members approved overnight Wednesday-Thursday a controversial and
long-debated law that officially defines Israel as the Jewish nation-state,
voting the bill through in its second and third plenary readings by 62-55, with
two abstentions.
The law for the first time enshrines Israel as “the
national home of the Jewish people.” The law becomes one of the so-called Basic
Laws, which, like a constitution, guide Israel’s legal system and are usually
more difficult to repeal than regular laws.
What follows is a full translation of the final version of the bill
approved by the Knesset plenary:
Basic Law: Israel as the Nation State of the Jewish People
1 — Basic principles
A. The land of Israel is the historical homeland of the Jewish people, in which the State of
Israel was established.
B. The State of Israel is the
national home of the Jewish people, in which it fulfills its
natural, cultural, religious and historical right
to self-determination.
C. The right to exercise national self-determination
in the State of Israel is unique to the Jewish
people.
2 — The symbols of the
state
A. The name of the state is “Israel.”
B. The state flag is white with two blue stripes
near the edges and a blue Star of David in the center.
C. The state emblem is a seven-branched menorah with
olive leaves on both sides and the word “Israel” beneath it.
D. The state anthem is “Hatikvah.”
E. Details regarding state symbols will be
determined by the law.
3 — The capital of the
state
Jerusalem, complete and united, is the capital of Israel.
4 — Language
A. The state’s language is Hebrew.
B. The Arabic language has a special status in the state; Regulating
the use of Arabic in state institutions
or by them will be set in law.
C. This clause does not harm the status given to the
Arabic language before this law came into effect.
5 — Ingathering of the
exiles
The state will be open for Jewish immigration and the ingathering of
exiles
6 — Connection to the
Jewish people
A. The state will strive to
ensure the safety of the members of the Jewish people in trouble or in
captivity due to the fact of their Jewishness or their citizenship.
B. The state shall act within the Diaspora to
strengthen the affinity between the state and members of the Jewish people.
C. The state shall act to preserve the cultural,
historical and religious heritage of the Jewish people among Jews in the
Diaspora.
7 — Jewish settlement
A. The state views the development of Jewish
settlement as a national value and will act to encourage and promote its
establishment and consolidation.
8 — Official calendar
The Hebrew calendar is the official calendar of the state and alongside it the Gregorian calendar will
be used as an official calendar. Use of the
Hebrew calendar and the Gregorian calendar will be determined by law.
9 — Independence Day and
memorial days
A. Independence Day is the official national holiday
of the state.
B. Memorial Day for the Fallen in Israel’s Wars and
Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day are official memorial days of the State.
10 — Days of rest and
sabbath
The Sabbath and the festivals of Israel are the established days of rest
in the state; Non-Jews have a right to maintain days of rest on their Sabbaths
and festivals; Details of this issue will be determined by law.
11 — Immutability
This Basic Law shall not be amended, unless
by another Basic Law passed by a majority of Knesset members.
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