The author challenges existing theories of radicalization and secession that are presented as ???natural??? tendencies of minority nationalism. The author demonstrates his theoretical hypothesis by examining the changes in the strategy adopted by the Arab minority in Israel, and their decision to abandon accommodative politics and adopt a more active and challenging strategy vis-a-vis the state. The author shows that recent changes in Arab politics seek to expand the meaning of citizenship beyond liberal limits and adapt it to new conditions in order to meet the minority???s expectations of full and equal citizenship.