Palestinians in Israel : segregation, discrimination and democracy / Ben White ; foreword by Haneen Zoabi.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-124) and index.

'Jewish and democratic'? -- The land regime -- Judaisation and the demographic threat -- Systematic discrimination -- Frustrating democratic change -- Rethink to reimagine -- Appendix: ten facts about Palestinian citizens in Israel.

Palestinians in Israel considers a key issue ignored by the official 'peace process' and most mainstream commentators: that of the growing Palestinian minority within Israel itself. What the Israeli right-wing calls 'the demographic problem' Ben White identifies as 'the democratic problem' which goes to the heart of the conflict. Israel defines itself not as a state of its citizens, but as a Jewish state, despite the substantial and increasing Palestinian population. White demonstrates how the consistent emphasis on privileging one ethno-religious group over another cannot be seen as compatible with democratic values and that, unless addressed, will undermine any attempts to find a lasting peace. Individual case studies are used to complement this deeply informed study into the great, unspoken contradiction of Israeli democracy. It is a pioneering contribution which will spark debate amongst all those concerned with a resolution to the Israel/Palestine conflict.