“maintain, protect and develop the past, present and future manifestations of their cultures, such as archaeological and historical sites, artifacts, designs, ceremonies, technologies and visual and performing arts and literature” (Article 11), have access to their religious and cultural sites (Article 12), and “determine their own identity or membership” (Article 33).324 Furthermore, States must prevent any action that could; “depriv[e] them of their integrity as distinct peoples, or of their cultural values or ethnic identities”, or; “[dispossess] them of their lands, territories or resources,” and must also prevent “Any form of propaganda designed to promote or incite racial or ethnic discrimination directed against them” (Article 8). Israeli Polices and Practices The importance of Palestinian culture and identity to the survival of the Palestinian people and cause is attested by the lengths Israel has gone to target cultural production. Legislation such as the ‘Loyalty in Culture’ Bill and the ‘Nakba Law,’ for example, aim to fine or withdraw funding from any organizations, institutions, or cultural activities that represent experiences or narratives that are alternative or contrary to the narrative sanctioned by Israel.325 Specifically targeted are any expressions of Palestinian culture and identity including; art, theatre, literature, or songs that are perceived to be critical of the position that Israel is exclusively a ‘Jewish and democratic state,’ that mourn the Nakba or Israel’s Independence Day, or that ‘dishonor’ symbols of Israel.326 This ‘war against culture’ has also been extended to visible aspects of Palestinian presence such as language and national symbols. In 2014, a bill was proposed in the Knesset that would make Hebrew the only official state language,327 which complemented a decision made by Israel's Transport 324 The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted by the General Assembly resolution 61/295, 13 September 2007. This Declaration is not legally binding. The Declaration states that the document is an: “interpretation of the human rights enshrined in other international human rights instruments of universal resonance–as these apply to indigenous peoples and indigenous individuals. It is in that sense that the Declaration has a binding effect for the promotion, respect and fulfillment of the rights of indigenous peoples worldwide.” It is also referred to as a “considerable moral force” 325 Michael Griffiths, ‘What’s happening is fascism’: artists respond to Israel’s ‘war on culture’, The Guardian, 1 march 2016. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/mar/01/ israel-loyalty-in-culture-bill-debate-fascism-miri-regev-art-free-speech, The Association for Civil Rights in Israel, Final Vote Today on Nakba Law and Acceptance to Communities Bill, 22 March 2011. Available at: http://www.acri.org.il/en/2011/03/22/final-vote-on-nakba-law-and-acceptance-tocommunities-bill/ 326 Adalah, “Nakba Law” – Amendment No. 40 to the Budgets Foundations Law. Available at: https:// www.adalah.org/en/law/view/496 327 Jonathan Lis, ‘Arabic Out’ // Right-wing MKs Aim to Make Hebrew Israel’s Only Official Language, 25 August 2014. Available at: http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-1.612357 90