FACT CHECK · JEWISH HISTORY
Claim: 1948 Declaration promised equality to all
TRUETHE ANSWER
Israel's Declaration of Independence (14 May 1948) pledged 'complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of religion, race or sex'. Arab armies invaded next day
SOURCE
Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel, 14 May 1948 (Knesset text)
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- “Declaration of independence”
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- “Arab inhabitants rights”
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