History: July 19 (#1)

History: July 19 (#1)
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July 19, 2018 The Knesset passes the controversial Nationality Bill, which defines the State of Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people.

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On July 19, in the year 2018: The Knesset passes the controversial Nationa lity Bill, which defines the State of Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people. Basic Law: Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People, informally known as the Nation-State Bill or the Nationality Bill, is an Israeli Basic Law that specifies the country's significance to the Jewish people.

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Why July 19, 2018 matters: The Knesset passes the controversi al Nationality Bill, which defines the State of Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: July 19, 2018 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has co nnected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The Knesset passes the controversial Nationality Bill, which defines the State of Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_Law%3A_Israel_as_the_Nation-State_of_the_Jewish_People (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)