以色列宣称为犹太人的国家,然而其国内将近1/5的人口却是阿拉伯人。表面上讲,这些阿拉伯人事有充分平等;实际上,他们在生活的各个领域都受到歧视。他们也讲希伯来语,只是作为第二语言。他们在以色列的教育系统中接受教育并参加选举。然而他们理所当然地把自己看作阿拉伯民族的组成部分,而几乎整个阿拉伯民族都与以色列处于敌对状态。一名以色列的阿拉伯人曾这样讲:“我的人民在与我的国家作战。”进退维谷处境尴尬 Israel claims to be a Jewish nation, yet nearly a fifth of its population is Arab. On the surface, these Arabs have full equality; in fact, they are discriminated against in all spheres of life. They also speak Hebrew, just as a second language. They are educated and voting in the Israeli education system. However, they take themselves for granted as an integral part of the Arab nation, while almost the entire Arab nation is in hostility with Israel. An Israeli Arab once said: “My people are fighting my country.” Embarrassment