Israeli Druze | Israel Phenomenology | Unpacked

This week on Israel Phenomenology, we’re unpacking the Israeli Druze. This little known community is just one of the various ethnic groups that make up the diverse population of Israel.

The Druze are known for being loyal to whichever country they live in and the Israeli Druze are no exception. Such is the strength of their allegiance that the Druze say they have a blood covenant with the State of Israel.

So how does this community - an Arab-speaking, 1000-year offshoot of Shiite Islam - fit into Israeli society? Why do they serve in the Israeli army in higher numbers than Jewish Israelis? And just what does the controversial Nation-State Bill mean for them?

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:10 Israel's multiethnic/multicultural character
00:57 Equality in Israel's Declaration of Independence
01:47 Who are the Druze
02:45 The secret religion of Jethro
03:54 Loyal to the countries in which they live
04:33 Connection to the Druze experience
05:07 Enlistment into the Israel Defense Forces
05:26 High representation in the Israeli government
05:50 The Nation State Bill and controversy
08:08 Outro


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