@article{954bfdb20b7543fd8484d13ab2882e70,
title = "We are here, they are there: Between peace and exclusion in Israel/Palestine",
abstract = "The purpose of this work is to offer a critique of partition, not on the basis of its impact on the relations between the sides to the dispute, but on its implications for majority-minority relations inside the (non-homogeneous) state. Using the Israeli-Palestinian example, the paper argues that the dynamics of partition idealize the notion of a homogeneous nation-state and, consequently, marginalize minorities and accentuate internal political divisions. Specifically, Israeli policymakers' 'demographic trade-off' between territorial compromise and a 'Jewish state' underscores some of the recent national tensions within Israel over the citizenship status of the minority Palestinians.",
keywords = "Demography, Exclusion, Israel, Palestinian citizens, Partition",
author = "Guy Ben-Porat",
note = "Funding Information: The declaration was an initiative supported by the Rabin Center, dedicated to the memory of Rabin, and by the Avichai Foundation (also a sponsor of Tzav Pius) who formed the {\textquoteleft}Forum for National Responsibility.{\textquoteright} This forum, an initiative of Israel Harel, a former chair of the Settlers Council (representing the Jewish settlers of the West Bank and Gaza), was intended to be a political body independent of political parties and without active politicians. The participants described themselves as united in a feeling that something must be done. {\textquoteleft}A historical window of opportunity,{\textquoteright} {\textquoteleft}the shock of the intifada,{\textquoteright} {\textquoteleft}the minute when something must be done,{\textquoteright} {\textquoteleft}because we are one people{\textquoteright} and {\textquoteleft}because it is a critical component of national security,{\textquoteright} were among the explanations for their willingness to commit to this project. (Levi-Barzilai 2002). Indeed, participants in the initiative described the urgency and crisis that required (Jewish) society close its ranks and pull together:",
year = "2008",
month = jun,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1080/13621020802015453",
language = "English",
volume = "12",
pages = "307--320",
journal = "Citizenship Studies",
issn = "1362-1025",
publisher = "Routledge",
number = "3",
}