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Originally posted by sgtclub
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The Law of Return was enacted by the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, on July 5, 1950 CE (in the Jewish calendar, 20th Tammuz 5710), and the related Law of Citizenship in 1952. These two pieces of legislation contain expressions pertaining to religion, history and nationalism, as well as to democracy, in a combination unique to Israel. Together, they grant preferential treatment to Jews returning to their ancestral homeland.

The Law of Return declares that Israel constitutes a home not only for the inhabitants of the State, but also for all members of the Jewish people everywhere, be they living in poverty and fear of persecution or be they living in affluence and safety. The law declares to the Jewish people and to the world that the State of Israel welcomes the Jews of the world to return to their ancient homeland.

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More than 1,000 polling stations staffed by 17,000 officials will be open from 0700 to 1900 throughout the Israeli-occupied territories. Hundreds of international observers will monitor the process and voters will be stamped with indelible ink to prevent fraud.

Israel has said it will reduce as much as possible the travel restrictions it imposes on Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. It will also reduce its military presence in Palestinian towns and withdraw from all cities ahead of voting. Some military checkpoints are to be removed and free movement afforded to candidates and their supporters.

From the BBC