IsraeliPalestinians

Israeli Palestinians, also known as Palestinian citizens of Israel or Arab Israelis, are Palestinians who hold Israeli citizenship and live within the borders of the State of Israel. As of 2023, they number about 1.9 million, comprising roughly one-fifth of the country's population. The community includes Muslims, Christians, and Druze, with Muslims making up the plurality and Druze forming a sizable minority; they speak Palestinian Arabic and Hebrew, and maintain distinct cultural traditions alongside national Israeli life.

Historically, they are descendants of Palestinians who remained within the area that became the state of Israel after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. They were granted Israeli citizenship and have since participated in the state's political and social life. They are represented in the Knesset, and political factions such as the Joint List have sought to advocate for Arab Israeli interests.

Despite citizenship and formal political rights, Palestinian citizens of Israel face persistent socioeconomic gaps with Jewish citizens, including lower average incomes, higher unemployment in some groups, disparities in access to land, housing, and municipal services, and ongoing debates about resource allocation and discrimination.

Arabic is widely used in education and media among Arab Israelis, though Hebrew is the primary language of government and public life; the community also maintains significant religious and cultural institutions for Muslims, Christians, and Druze.

Identity among Israeli Palestinians is diverse, reflecting a blend of Palestinian national identity with Israeli civic identity. The term "IsraeliPalestinians" is used to describe this population in a broad sense, encompassing its political, cultural, and social diversity.