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Palestinian lawmakers cannot dismantle Israel's discriminatory legal framework
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Palestinian electoral representation in Israel's parliament does not challenge the state's structural racism, according to analysis by Middle East Eye. The presence of Palestinian lawmakers does not negate what the outlet characterizes as an apartheid regime or eliminate approximately 50 discriminatory laws that remain embedded in Israeli legislation.
The commentary highlights the limits of parliamentary participation within a system that critics argue is fundamentally built on racial discrimination, suggesting that legislative seats alone cannot alter foundational legal and institutional structures.
