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A comparison of the opinions of Jewish & Arab Israeli citizens about the status & importance to them, of freedom & democracy in their country -- the former based on two national surveys (N = 1,174 & 573 respondents [Rs]) conducted in summer 1986 & spring 1987 by the Israel Instit of Applied Social Research, & the latter derived from two smaller surveys (N = 200 Rs each), using the same instrument, conducted in 2 Muslim Arab villages, Baqa El Garbiya & Jat. The substantive issues focused on freedom of expression, police power, confidence in social institutions, beliefs about the importance of democratic rule, & satisfaction with the way "democracy" works in Israel. Jewish & Arab Israelis agreed on many of the free speech items, but disagreed on "how things are run in Israel": 37% & 42% (1986 & 1987) of the Arab Rs said that "people are too restricted in what they are allowed to think & do" compared to 12% & 11% of the Jewish Rs. The Arab Rs showed less opposition to police intervention than did the Jews. The main thrust of other differences was that, in contrast to the Arabs, the Jews believed that: the outside threat to their country was much greater, democracy was in better shape, & both Arab & Jewish civil rights were well protected. With the growing possibility of a Palestinian state, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the Israeli Arabs would prefer to cast their lot with the Arab kinsmen rather than retain their citizenship with their Jewish countrymen. 6 Tables, 5 References. Modified AA

Darstellung und Interpretation der Ergebnisse zweier Umfragen (1986 und 1987) unter den israelischen Juden über die Bedeutung, die sie den demokratischen Grundfreiheiten zumessen, und über ihr Vertrauen in die gesellschaftlichen Institutionen (Parlament, Gerichte, Militär, Polizei u.a.). Vergleich mit den Ergebnissen ähnlicher Umfragen in den USA. (DÜI-Hns)