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In reply to the discussion: Palestinians certain to win recognition as a state [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)40. Israel was called a Jewish state in the UN resolution
that established the partition of the area.
http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Peace%20Process/Guide%20to%20the%20Peace%20Process/UN%20General%20Assembly%20Resolution%20181
That is why it is called a Jewish state.
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The UN doesn't have the authority or power to force those ideals on anyone...
Agnosticsherbet
Nov 2012
#55
Israel calls itself a Jewish state. In fact, it is illegal there to support changing that.
David__77
Nov 2012
#9
so will Palestine then be called the Arab state because that was what the UN references meant
azurnoir
Nov 2012
#44
U.N. set for implicit recognition of Palestinian state, despite U.S., Israel threats
dipsydoodle
Nov 2012
#20
Susan Rice: Palestinian statehood a “mistaken calculation” and a “dangerous diversion.”
leveymg
Nov 2012
#36
The upgraded status will also allow them to join the ICC, according to AJE. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Nov 2012
#47