>> this is dw news live from berlin. defining israel as a jewish nationstate. u.s. auto industry's stand up to

trump tariffs in washington. protest against the multi-billion-dollar duties. also on the program, if you put a -- ethiopia takes more steps to normalizing relationships. appoint ambassadors. the latest in a peace process moving a dizzying speeds after decades of hostility. ♪ >> will -- welcome to the program. downgrading arabic to special status. only the country's jews have the right to exercise self-determination.

then not give -- netanyahu described both as a defining moment. reporter: protests in parliament against a law that is tearing up relations between jewish and arab israelis. politicians were rejected as a spoke against the law which gave jews the unique rights of self-determination. they pass with a narrow majority. prime minister described it as a historic day. >> this is a defining moment for the history of the state of israel. it declares jerusalem as israel's capital and supports the capital of -- development of jewish communities. hebrew is now the country's only official language.

arab lawmakers say it is a move towards apartheid. >> they are totally discriminating against the arab residents and arab minority. especially, laws of jewish settlements and downgrading the air of settlements. reporter: 20% of israelis are of arab ethnicity. some say they are treated as second-class citizens. they say the law undermines democracy in israel. >> it clearly does not give the same level of quality and is designed to supersede the laws that we have already had. this is very problematic. it will minimize the rights for minorities and make them feel

alienated. it makes israel more jewish and correct. reporter: a challenge is expected. anchor: welcome to dw. what do you think ? is this new law racist? >> the fact that you are asking this question makes the point that i would not ask this question about germany, great britain, or the united states if they are racist the fact that this question is asked, it is a very legitimate question, is a clear indication

that israel has put himself in trouble. it brings back to my mind the resolution from 75 in the human when israel was struggling to delete it from the history of international relations. it raises the question because the fact that israel is aspiring to be both democratic jewish is a paradox. they have lived for many years trying to achieve this paradox. anchor: why do you think this is

happening now? >> first of all, it is happening now because this is the end of the concession. the process lasted for many years. it was about three or four years that the members were playing with different drafts. in the last few weeks, the attorney general and legal advisor of parliament has managed to convince the prime minister and members to make it look a little bit better than the previous draft. the previous draft included -- included in a loud the discrimination of communities. this one is a mandated language

and looks better than the one that was on the table a week ago. anchor: the new law defined hebrew as the state's language and since it does not harm the status given to the arabic language. what is the thinking behind is apparent hundred action? -- contradiction? >> the arabic language is being discriminated against and the arab members of lobbies for trying to upgrade the status of the language to pass a bill that would require some titles in arabic in programs and documentaries that are produced for israeli television. the fact that no, arabic is not

an official language and has a special status means that they will be a will to delete it from roadsigns and formal documents. reporter: thank you so much for joining. anchor: here are some of the other stories making news around the world. german people have demonstrated against anti-semitism. the demonstration comes after a german man that attacked a visiting professor. air in belgium are facing delays after the airport was closed for two hours this afternoon. they cannot guarantee the safety of flights..

air-traffic is now resumed but officials say it will take time for things to get back to normal. britain's new books it minister -- exit minister says he is keen to intensify talks. his first meeting focused on two british proposals for trade times. it is vital that progress is now made. foreign minister quit last week. to the united states where president trump has been doing more backpedaling following the summit with russia's vladimir. . today president trump registered the proposal. it the latest helsinki flip-flop. reporter: donald trump is

getting an easy right here in tennessee. the uproar over his summit in vladimir putin has not reached here. the writers getting ready to compete think the talks are nothing to worry about. they are happy to see trump tough into the patent and think that he probably did a good job or tried his best. >> i think that no matter what, somebody can always do a better job. they are always going to be criticized. i do feel like president trump does have our best interest at heart. i think that he is mr. personality. >> they have been present for the fact that he like most residents is willing to admit it and come and fix it. reporter: skepticism intro portland also runs deep. about how the media is portraying the meeting between.

. there is simply not enough information to cherish his performance. >> there is a lot of speculation of their from others, especially, from the politicians that want to criticize. in reality, we do not know what to place behind closed doors and i am assuming that there is a good meeting. he certainly that mr. p and know that. reporter: some republicans have condemned trump for what democrats a list disgraceful and treasonous. an adversary series -- adversary's denial of wrongdoings. the republican leadership has been frustrated by the pit and trump summit because they think has given more democrats information to campaign on. they are hoping that the

scandals surrounding the summit will blow over quickly. trump supporters here, never thought it was a problem to begin with. they do not. and is taking him for a ride -- putin is taking him for a ride. >> we are going from the trump supporters to the many trump protests. the u.s. commerce department watched hearings into the import duties on cars. trump's tears do not just affect imported cars but vehicles made in the u.s.. his measures put a levy on parts as well. the compact car today cost just over $70,000. see what happens when he saw fun trumps today's?

the pressure to. -- price shoots up. how much of that will consumers actually pay depends on how much the company's ability to a just cause -- costs. the bbc for debbie stats and report the job loss from the stairs alone could be as high as 195,000. if we factor in retaliation from foreign countries, that could be as high as 624,000. today, workers in the industry have made their anger clear. >> inevitably, everybody arrived by auto. even japan's to blog silly american automakers alliance.

all of them produce in the u.s. and all are affected. >> if we put very high taxes on cars in the united states and keep in mind, every single car or truck sold in america would face price increases. higher taxes will lead to fewer sales. less production will risk american jobs. >> hundreds and thousands of jobs city protesters claim auto prices would rise by an average of $5,000.. >> the fact that these vehicles are being used as a national security issue. >> that is to trump's claims that national security and at risk. >> this is not good for the very workers in fact voted for him.

so far, no word on when washington plans to put the presence terrorists into effect. -- threatened tariffs into effect. >> what exactly did troops and trump say? >> the president made direct comments to the monetary policy saying, he is not happy that the federal reserve keeps increasing for interest rates. the president believes that his administration is doing everything right to keep the economy going in now, raising interest rates could put a damper on economic growth. it is very unusual that the u.s. president tries to influence federal reserve yet, the u.s. president nominates the

president of the federal reserve. it is completely independent from the u.s. governments were highly unusual. >> unusual remarks but we are kind of used to that from trump so far. it looks like investors are taking what he says that since it. -- seriously. >> we did see an impact. the same was true for the yields of u.s. treasuries and also, stocks got a little bit of a damper. especially, the banking stocks. in general, it is good news if interest rates are increasing. own and interest rates are not in creasing as much. we did see overall, if you

talked to most economists, they believe that the head of the federal reserve one not be influenced by the u.s. president donald trump and will continue doing what he believes to be right. that is a opinion of most economists. >> thank you very much for. >> formal rivals quickly becoming good neighbors. anchor: we're talking about the peace process between ethiopia and the arab trail. one of africa's biggest carriers. they are in talks about a state in airlines. today after commercial flights resumed. reporter: excited and overjoyed,

they hail the arrival of the call the burden of peace. they are celebrating the chance to reunite with friends and family after being separated for decades. >> we had no address to communicate with family. reporter: two-putts took off on wednesday from the video in caps off -- ethiopian capital. emotions spilled during a 90 minute flight. for the passengers, it is hard to believe that such a big change would happen in such a short time. until six weeks ago, ties between the two countries was still unthinkable. they were once part of ethiopia.

they gained independence in 1993. i finally dispute over the shared border strength the relationship to the two countries. what an 80,000 people died. since then, ethiopia entered an easy political stalemate until recently, the ethiopian prime minister said he would accept the border in june. lesson two weeks ago, the president declared an additional cash official -- official into more. >> because of our past, we have overcome the plot to spread hate and revenge among ourselves and we are determined to move forward together to register development, prosperity, and stability in all aspects. reporter: his ethiopian counterpart. >> forgiveness gives relief for

the defender. reporter: those countries know that the reconsideration will bring economic and social changes. opinions are mixed. in recent years, tens of thousands have fled the country seeking safety and opportunity elsewhere. >> they have been used. the ethiopian government will have more resources and social services. employment and definitely the number of refugees coming in. >> i do not think the government will change. they do not give us house, or for. i cannot stay there. reporter: none can't deny that the new situation was already fixed at ford and that is something to celebrate. reporter: the victims of severe

flooding in nigeria says the government is doing too little to help them. anchor: many more have been homeless. new housing has been promised to the most affected despite, the homes were built illegally. reporter: amidst the rubble, he is trying to find things that may still hold. parts of the roof. a truck driver did not just with material, he also lost his daughter. >> the water was up to her neck and comprising. she looked over at her mother and said, please forgive me. then she went under of the building collapsed on her. i really do not know what i should say.

i had to be two children and no one of them is simply no longer here. her score was right over here. she was only starting grade six. reporter: at least 50 people died in the floods. another 20 are still missing. he had never before seen the kind of downpours that have been on sunday. >> within minutes, the water levels reached about four meters and was 12 -- still visible. many were not able to reach a safe place. reporter: people here say the raining season has dramatic change in the last two years. rainfall has become more regular and much more intense. no one knows whether claimant

changes will. the situation has become worse. the rains -- the drains are too small to handle the rain. the commissioner is responsible but control -- four foot control but does not want to take responsibility. >> we work on salvation for the people to avoid distraction. reporter: are you saying that most of the structures of illegal structures? >> yes. reporter: is it your job to make sure people are not settling? >> as i told you, most of them

have been here from within 40 years. it is a ring that we never expected. reporter: for now, a school is being used to house some 1500 people that have lost everything. >> we desperately need support. we hardly have anything. only god can still help us. >> we pray that we can settle somewhere else. we cannot go back anymore. those types of downpours could return at any time. reporter: government representatives have promised him and other flood victims more housing but when it where that will be is still up in the air.

anchor: both of the codefendants -- 12 of the tour de france have culminated in a tight finish. extended his lead in the yellow jersey. reporter: 30 kilometers into one of the most grueling stages, after two 2000 i mountains, the dutchman broke away from the group. competition favorite, tom trailing behind. he was caught just 35 kilometers from the finish. in the end, they both gave up on winning the stage leaving just by writers the stage for victory.

thomas made a final attack in the last quarter sprinting to the finish line for this second consecutive win. >> this race is so hard. you never know how the body reacts and like i said yesterday, i am still writing. he knows that are right for three weeks. the victory extends thomas's lead to communicating and sentence. anchor: a reminder of our top story at this hour, israel has passed a highly controversial law that defines a country as a jewish homeland. daniel who is called the wall a defining moment for sinus. -- sinus -- daniel who has called the moment defining for

sinus -- zionist. you are up-to-date at the top of the hour. you can get all of the latest news and information on the clock on the website at dw.com. have a good day. [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org]

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