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The status of Arabic in the discourse of Israeli policymakers

This article examines public official discourse concerning the position of Arabic in Israel through an analysis of the multifaceted way in which the status of ‘official language’ is interpreted. The claim here is that no fewer than four distinct positions regarding the role of Arabic in Israel can be identified: (1) the ‘absolute equality’ position; (2) the ‘de jure equality’ position; (3) the ‘hierarchy’ position; and (4) the ‘Hebrew-only’ position. The legitimacy of the four positions is examined in the light of several draft proposals of an Israeli constitution. The analysis indicates that the first two positions are ignored and only the ‘Hebrew-only’ and ‘hierarchy’ position find expression in Jewish public discourse.