Major Social Influences Several major underlying factors have played and continue to play a critical role in shaping Israeli society. These include: immigration and social and cultural diversity among the Jewish population; the Arab-Israeli conflict and the peace process; and Israel's Arab population. In addition, a range of social trends discussed in this section have also had significant effects.     Immigration and Social and Cultural Diversity Among the Jewish Population   The Arab-Israeli Conflict and the Peace Process   Israel's Arab Population   Trends and Future Directions in Israeli Society Country Study  >  Background  >  Major Social Influences