Israel’s Cabinet OKs Controversial Nationality Measure

Israel's Cabinet approved a draft law on Sunday that defines the country as "the nation-state of the Jewish people." The move has angered not only Israel's Arab citizens, but also some members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government.

Who is Michael Ben-Ari?

Michael Ben-Ari is a member of the Israeli Knesset (parliament) from the extreme right-wing National Union party. Ben-Ari is an outspoken follower of the late Rabbi Meir, whose political party, Kach, has been deemed a terrorist organization by the United States and is banned in Israel.

When did the Palestinian-Israeli conflict begin?