Freedom of religion in Israel
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Israel has no constitution; however, the law provides for freedom of worship, and the Government generally respects this right in practice.
There was no change in the status of respect for religious freedom during the period covered by this report. The Basic Law describes Israel as a "Jewish" and "democratic" state. The overwhelming majority of non-Jewish citizens are Muslims, Druze, and Christians. Israeli Arabs, temporary residents, and other non-Jewish Israelis, are, in fact, free to practice their religions.
There was no change in the status of respect for religious freedom during the period covered by this report. The Basic Law describes Israel as a "Jewish" and "democratic" state. The overwhelming majority of non-Jewish citizens are Muslims, Druze, and Christians. Israeli Arabs, temporary residents, and other non-Jewish Israelis, are, in fact, free to practice their religions.
See also
- Religion in IsraelReligion in IsraelReligion in Israel is a central feature of the country and plays a major role in shaping Israeli culture and lifestyle, and religion has played a central role in Israel's history. Israel is also the only country in the world where a majority of citizens are Jewish...
- Human rights in IsraelHuman rights in IsraelHuman rights in Israel have been evaluated by various human rights treaty bodies, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations and individuals, often in relation to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict which forms part of the wider Arab-Israeli conflict and Israel internal...
- Freedom of religion in the Palestinian territoriesFreedom of religion in the Palestinian territoriesFreedom of religion in the Palestinian territories refers to the freedom given individuals in the Palestinian territories to observe and practice the religion of their choice. The Palestinian territories include a population of approximately 4.2 million people, with representation of a number of...