have been also covered by the law. In response to the presence of Palestinian flags during a protest against the law in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu said: "There is no greater testament to the necessity of this law. We will continue to wave the Israeli flag and sing Hatikvah with great pride." Outside Israel The secretary-general of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Saeb Erekat, described it as a "dangerous and racist law" which "officially legalizes apartheid and legally defines Israel as an apartheid system". Backlash abroad has shown disapproval of the law by Jewish groups, with the American Jewish Committee stating the law "put at risk the commitment of Israel's founders to build a country that is both Jewish and democratic". Additionally, Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), said: "While there are provisions that we agree with — notably with regard to state symbols like the anthem, flag, and capital Jerusalem; as well as in re-affirming that the State of Israel is open to Jewish immigration — we are troubled by the fact that the law, which celebrates the fundamental Jewish nature of the state, raises significant questions about the government's long-term commitment to its pluralistic identity and democratic nature." The European Union expressed concern over the passing of the law, saying it would "complicate a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict". See also Constitution of Israel Homeland for the Jewish people Israeli Nationality Law of 1952 Jewish and democratic state References Further reading External links 2011 in Israeli politics 2018 in Israeli politics 2011 in law 2018 in law Jews and Judaism in Israel Israeli nationality law Zionism Basic Laws of Israel Israel and apartheid