Lessons for Israel from South Africa – The Mail & Guardian

Lessons for Israel from South Africa – The Mail & Guardian

For decades, the majority of Israelis, particularly within the Zionist movement, have rejected the prospect of a single democratic state encompassing all of historical Palestine — Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. Instead, they have largely favoured a two-state solution, one that maintains a Jewish demographic majority and political dominance within Israel’s current borders. However, history suggests that such resistance to change is not unique. S…