Activities

More than 20 Israeli-Arab influencers joined us from the fields of politics, media, local government and civil society.

One theme dominated: our joint motivation to strengthen our coordination and action to bring the day of peace closer.

Journalists met with PA Minister for Social Affairs and came from diverse news agencies including Makor Rishon, Israel Hayom, Yedioth Ahronoth, Channel 12, Haaretz, Kikar Hashabbat and more.

“A whole generation grows up here that doesn’t know the other. From the meeting today I left with optimism. I realized that Palestinians are just like me.”

Russian-speaking activists learned about opportunities for relaunching a peace process, lessons learned from Northern Ireland and psychological barriers to resolution.

Palestinian and Israeli leaders exchange analysis about recent political developments, and share new strategies for joint action.

Chinese FM said: “China supports the Geneva Initiative in playing a greater role, and stands ready to provide assistance and engage in cooperation.”

We were joined by reporters from Israel Hayom, Yedioth Ahronoth, Channel 12, Maariv, Haaretz and more.

East Jerusalemite activist Nivine Sandouka, offered her analysis on the recent violence in May, and Dr Yuval Benziman spoke about how reconciliation can be a catalyst for reigniting a peace process.

Differing narratives don’t have to prevent us from working together to promote dialogue, mutual understanding and a solution to the conflict