Israel apartheid

Israel has defined “citizenship” and “nationality” differently from the rest of the world. Arabs or Palestinians living in Israel are Israeli citizens however the Arabs or Palestinians are NOT Israel Nationals. Israel national are Jews no matter where they are living. Citizens are not given equal rights as nationals of Israel. Israel is the only country in the world that gives selected foreigners more rights than the native born citizens.

In Western Europe or the United States, "nationality" is synonymous with "citizenship." A national of a given state is a citizen of that state, or at least one born under its jurisdiction. In Central and Eastern Europe citizenship and nationality are distinct. We have Israeli citizens of diverse religions. on the other hand, Jewish nationality and religion must always go together. (In Eliezer Goldman, Religious Issues in Israel Political Life).

Law of Return Briefing Paper No 35