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Israeli Arab lawmakers launch response to Jewish state bill

Amid claims that the Nationality law would secure Israel's position as the state of the Jewish people at the expense of its democratic values, Israeli Arab lawmakers are advancing a democracy bill for equal rights.

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A general view shows the plenum as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the opening of the winter session of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, Jerusalem, Oct. 31, 2016. — REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

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