Author Warns Israel Risks Becoming 'Another Arab Country' If It Broadens Citizenship

An author writing on a Telegram blog expresses concern that Israel could cease to be a Jewish state and transform into "another Arab country" if it expands its definition of citizenship and immigration. The author argues that the current Law of Return, which allows Jews to immigrate to Israel, is essential for maintaining its Jewish character. The piece questions the idea of accepting all "desirable" individuals, including Africans and those from the Far East, suggesting this could dilute the Jewish population and lead to a loss of national identity.

The author criticizes the notion of prioritizing "useful and good people" for immigration, implying that such a policy, if implemented, would alienate global Jewry. This, in turn, could reduce financial and political support for Israel from Jewish communities worldwide, as they would no longer see it as a specifically Jewish state. The piece suggests that highly skilled individuals currently immigrating to Israel for its Jewish identity might instead choose destinations offering better economic prospects if Israel becomes a state for "all citizens."

This potential shift, the author contends, would lead to a decline in Israel's professional and economic standing. The argument posits that even Israel's own skilled workers might emigrate for better pay, leaving behind a less capable population. The author concludes that a "country of all citizens" would eventually lose its technological edge and its global Jewish support, ultimately becoming "another Arab country," and questions if this is the desired outcome for those advocating for broader immigration policies.