Ynet - Barring any last-minute developments, on Sunday cabinet is expected to pass the proposed amendment to the Citizenship Act, which would obligate prospective citizens to pledge their allegiance to Israel as a "Jewish and democratic state."
... Welfare Minister Isaac Herzog said the proposal sends a "problematic message to Israel's minority groups" and called on Barak to oppose it as well. Another minister said the loyalty oath bill is "damaging to Israel." Read more
