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Islam is an accepted religion in Israel, just like every other religion. Israel, being a secular state, has freedom of religion. However, there is government recognition of religion as concerns holy sites and life rituals. Therefore the Islamic Waqf (Land-trust), a non-Israeli-based Muslim organization has the responsibility for maintaining Islamic holy sites such as the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Israeli Imamate has control over certifying Muslim weddings, funerals, births, and other Islamic life rituals.

Muslims in Israel form a minority (roughly 20%) and therefore do not have the pull on policy that Muslims in neighboring countries have. There is no religious Muslim party yet in Israel (even though there are several Arab parties).

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