A constitution that cannot bring itself to mention 'Israel'

(JNS) — A constitution is the moment a national movement decides what it will leave behind—and what it intends to carry forward.

When a national movement publishes a draft constitution, it is making a statement not only about governance but about its future intentions. It is saying: This is who we are. This is what we aspire to become. This is how we intend to live with others.

The newly released draft constitution of the “State of Palestine” does many things. It speaks the language of rights. It promises democratic institutions. It describes separation of powers. It invokes international law....