Activities

Jerusalem enrichment seminar for municipal leaders

Geopolitical tour for diplomats

13 May, 2022 “We believe that the conflict will end in our lifetime."

6 May, 2022 Beyond our social media feeds and news updates, we ensured young leaders heard from both sides about developments in East Jerusalem.

26 April, 2022 Young leaders learned about the conflict, heard from the other side and received tools that will empower them to create a different reality.

11 April, 2022 The TSC members urged the MK’s to work towards reaching a political agreement in order to prevent further escalation and bloodshed

3 April, 2022 Participants are from the right, center and left, and working within the fields of politics, media, social activism, education and civil society.

23 March, 2022 Twenty-five young Bedouin leaders joined our workshop on the core issues of the conflict and urgency of working towards a political solution.

24-25 March, 2022 “Every time I participate in these meetings, I feel that there is a partner on the other side,” - Mohammed

22 March, 2022 "You have a partner in Ramallah. Talk to him," - Ashraf al-Ajrami

20 March, 2022 Active public support in Israeli and Palestinian society was needed to encourage the leaderships of both sides to move towards a two-state solution

9 March, 2022 They discussed proposals like the  Geneva Accord, the principle of land swaps, the issue of settlements and how the two-state solution remains the only viable outcome.

3-4 March, 2022 "I returned from the seminar believing that: resolving the conflict is possible, necessary, and that it will happen."

25 February, 2022 The project aims engage hundreds over Palestinian and Israeli women

24-25 February, 2022 Influential Israeli opinion-shapers working in the fields of consultancy, advertising and PR participated.

17-18 February, 2022 "We were close to an agreement. A two-state solution is the right thing for Israel. There is no other choice," Olmert tells the group.

1 February, 2022 The participants heard from a settler leader and an Israeli peace activist, followed by a discussion with a former Palestinian minister.

26 January, 2022 They discussed efforts to build a political horizon on the road to the two-state solution, steps in Gaza, settler violence, and events in E. Jerusalem.

January 19, 2022 A senior political figure in Gaza shared insights into daily life, political developments and majority support among Palestinians for the two-state solution.

January 9, 2022 Our Palestinian partners encouraged the group to continue their active participation in Israeli society which can help bridge the gaps between peoples.

January 7, 2022 The tour was guided by an Israeli and Palestinian Jerusalemite who discussed the political, legal, religious, and ideological complexities in the city.

January 6, 2022 After years of trust-building, knowledge-exchange and joint work, the TSC is ready to confront the challenges and opportunities ahead.

December 24, 2021 Participants left with greater urgency on the need for peace, a stronger desire to learn more about its issues, and a more nuanced understanding of the complexities.

December 17, 2021 More than 20 female Israeli leaders met with Palestinian women and explored the situation in East Jerusalem from a gendered perspective

December 13, 2021 We all left with renewed belief that we have committed Israeli and Palestinian partners for peace.

December 12, 2021 "Finally I have a place that gives me hope that reconciliation is possible," said one participant after attending the workshop on Dec 13th.

On 26th Nov, a new group of young leaders including city council members, young journalists, civil society leaders, women's rights activists and religious leaders attended our workshop.

November 24, 2021 The reporters come from diverse outlets include Channel 12, Ynet, Walla, Globes, Galatz and more.

"This is the first time i actually met with Palestinian young leaders...I'm leaving this meeting with new hope," - Israeli participant

Together the participants deconstructed some of the most damaging narrative myths that circulate in both societies.