2007-08-22 14:40:29 · 27 answers · asked by mw 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Maybe it's owning land you can't do.....unless you are a jew?
2007-08-22 15:03:01 · update #1
Hardly. There are substantial numbers of Muslims, Christians and others, like Druze, Samaritans, Bahai and others. Now, it is true that you have to be Jewish to be able to immigrate automatically, under the right of return. But that is a different question.
2007-08-22 14:48:53 · answer #1 · answered by George L 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Nope- anyone of any religion, ethnicity or background can become a citizen of Israel. From a total population of 7 million people, over a million are Arab Muslims, and there are close to another million non-Jews from Chritian, Bahai'i (their main temple is in Israel thus their large numbers), Druse and other religions.
As for owning land- only around 17% of land is privately owned- and that is owned by anyone from any religion- it is ILLEGAL to discriminate on the basis of religion in Israel (contrary to the rubbish some people have been posting). The rest of the land is owned by the government and leased out for different periods of time dependent on the lease (most often 99 years)- without regard to the religion or ethnicity of the person.
2007-08-23 02:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by allonyoav 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Israel allows anyone to live there, even Muslims & Christians, so long as they mind their manners.
This is in marked contrast to the Muslim countries that surround Israel, a number of which do not allow non-Muslims within their borders.
2007-08-22 21:49:33 · answer #3 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No you don't have to be a Jew, although it's a religious theocracy that governs. However being Jewish helps much like it works here in the USA in the arts and media empire. It's the ultimate union card! "Membership has it's privilege" .
2007-08-22 21:52:19 · answer #4 · answered by Lynne L 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Arab Muslims own land, vote and serve as members of the Israeli parliament. The only thing they aren't required to do is serve in the military.
2007-08-22 22:11:04 · answer #5 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No it is not true, the Palestinians are not Jewish, and there are a number of Christians, and other religious denominations in Israel.
2007-08-22 21:43:35 · answer #6 · answered by bgee2001ca 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Tell that to all the Palestinians who currently live there peacefully to get away from their savage Hezbollah counterparts
2007-08-22 21:44:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope. Any reference book will tell you that many Muslims and Christians live there.
But it is the only nation with a Jewish majority. And I hope it stays a majority.
2007-08-22 21:45:51 · answer #8 · answered by askthepizzaguy 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No,only Islamic countries(every OTHER country in the Middle East) requires a specific religion to live there.
2007-08-22 21:47:01 · answer #9 · answered by Michael 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
NO--Israel has a large Christian, secular and Muslim population (hence all the fighting).
2007-08-22 21:45:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋