Jesus gave the message that one is free to follow him but will not be forced to do so. In an Arabic-Islamic state on the other hand, an Arab Christian will not feel equal. Only a real separation between state and faith will allow the full and equal participation of all members of society regardless of their faith. The Israeli case is different from the Christian case because we are dealing with a one-religion nation. The word 'nation' in a Jewish context is always related to religion.
Religion is a unifying element in Israeli society and politics.
Hardly anyone knows the meaning of the Menorah, for example, but it is accepted as a symbol of Israel. At their time of founding, none of the religions was democratic. Liberalism and civil rights are therefore not part of the Jewish religious system. The system of marriage and divorce is bound to Orthodox procedures, often violating individual rights, especially those of people with no religion. The widespread acceptance of the status quo in Israel is mainly in order to avoid conflicts.