Israel Votes 2003 - Israeli Democracy in Action
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National Democratic Alliance (Balad)

Palestinian Statehood

Balad strongly supports the creation of a Palestinian state, with east Jerusalem as its capital.

Peace Process

The goal of the peace process should be the creation of a regional democratic entity that would function as for all the citizens living in the area.

Jerusalem

East Jerusalem should be the capital of a Palestinian state.

Israeli Communities in the Territories (Settlements)

The settlements should be dismantled, and Jewish residents transferred to Israel.

Demographic Issues

Israel should become a "state of all its citizens" with the Arab minority having cultural automony.

Economy & Social Welfare

Continued economic development of the national Arabic minority.

Religion & State

Israel should not be a Jewish State but rather a "state of all its citizens." Arab citizens should by granted cultural autonomy.