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LGBTQ+ youth are at the heart of democratic renewal in Israel

LGBTQ+ youth are at the heart of democratic renewal in Israel by Yoni Avitan I often say that the story of IGY is the story of believing that change can – and must – begin from the margins.  When Israel Gay Youth (IGY) was founded more than 20 years ago, it wasn’t designed as an institution or a service provider. It was born as a…

Water diplomacy in action

Water diplomacy in action by Gidon Bromberg In a region shaped by conflict and division, EcoPeace Middle East offers a compelling alternative: cooperation through environmental diplomacy. For over three decades, this Israeli-Palestinian-Jordanian organisation has been championing one of the region’s most vital and politically charged issues – water.  Founded in 1994, EcoPeace stands as…

“We share the land – can we share the future?”

“We share the land – can we share the future?” by Samer Sinijlawi  With Saudi Arabia fast becoming the gravitational centre of Middle Eastern diplomacy, resolving the Palestinian question has never been more urgent. This is no longer just a moral imperative. It is a strategic necessity for Israel. Peace with the Palestinians unlocks a new regional reality: one where…

Taking up arms for Israeli democracy

Taking up arms for Israeli democracy by Liat Weiss Shahaf In a time of profound uncertainty, Brothers and Sisters in Arms has emerged as one of the most visible and determined forces working to protect Israel's democratic foundations. Born following the government’s proposed judicial overhaul in early 2023, which would have endangered judicial independence…

Collaboration can build a stronger, healthier tomorrow

Collaboration can build a stronger, healthier tomorrow by Mohammad Darawshe The tragic war in Gaza is the longest and most brutal war we’ve ever known, and has shattered everything we’ve worked so hard to build – mutual responsibility, compassion, trust, and a shared society between Arabs and Jews in Israel. But the war isn't…

Building the infrastructure of peace  

Building the infrastructure of peace   by Meredith Rothbart   Peace between Israelis and Palestinians seems more elusive than ever. Yet rather than simply giving up, we need to ask: has a holistic, coordinated effort to build a sustainable and more peaceful reality ever truly been attempted?  At Amal-Tikva, we believe it hasn't. For decades, efforts…