The Law of Return, he argues, is a fundamental problem, as is the idea of a state both Jewish and democratic.

"The problem with this state is that it cannot grant equality. It cannot separate religion and state, and it will always have an ideological mission that will keep it from integrating in the region or serving its citizens." He describes Israel as a "colonial democracy".

"The basic relationship between a state and its citizens should be citizenship, not ethnic or religious affiliation," he says. "Who is a citi-zen of Israel? Is my cousin in Lebanon who left the country in 1948 allowed to come back or not? This is basic. But somebody who can prove that his mother is Jewish, from Brooklyn - he can come."

Israel does not have a constitution...

"You took the land and gave me freedom of speech," he says. "Who's winning here? Let's revise the deal. Take your freedom of speech and give me back Palestine. How about that?"

The longer the conflict between Israelis a

Religions is the only reason which make good people do bad things while seen as heroes.

Religions is the only reason which make good people do bad things while seen as heroes.

Totally agree!