A recent law in Israel has sparked criticism for its potential impact on minority groups, with some labeling it 'blatantly racist'. The legislation has raised concerns about equality and democratic values.

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Bentzi Sykora, Policy Director at ‏Zulat for Equality and Human Rights. He observes profound tension within Israeli democracy, a moment shaped by trauma, political opportunism, and a struggle over constitutional values. As Policy Director of the Zulat Institute, the recently passed legislation is not merely another controversial bill; it represents a fundamental challenge to the principles of equality before the law and the institutional safeguards that sustai...