Activities

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.

The participants left the meeting feeling that there are Palestinian partners willing to work in harmony to build a better future.

More than 20 diplomats joined us to see the impact of new settlement plans on viability of two-state solution.

Arab citizens of Israel are uniquely placed to contribute to a sustainable resolution of the conflict.

When women are involved in peace processes, they increase the chance of reaching an agreement. So why are so many still excluded from decision-making positions today?

How do you solve a problem like Jerusalem? You begin by educating the leaders of tomorrow about the narratives and solutions.   On Friday, a…

The cohort includes dozens of leading women including a Member of Knesset, mayors, deputy mayors, journalists, educators, ultra-Orthodox activists, influencers in Arab society, and more.

One Palestinian speaker told the group: "By not choosing the two-state solution, you are creating one-state."

From politics to the educational sphere, to the business world and to academia, the conversation focused on the agency that everyone has to make a change.

More than 30 Palestinian and Israelis civil society activists, influencers and heads of our Two-State Coalition participated in a tour of the Jordan Valley on…

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

The group saw first-hand the harmful impact of settlement expansion on the contiguity of a future Palestinian State and learned about possible solutions.

We exchanged ideas and action plans about ways to revive a peace process at the political and grassroots levels, how to promote reconciliation among the publics.

After more than a year of joint meetings over Zoom, it was exciting to sit in the same room again with our Palestinian partners who continue to promote a two-state solution and lasting peace between our two peoples.

The participants explored the legal, territorial and political issues related to Sheikh Jarrah, and how the logic of urban development for all Jerusalemites has been replaced by geopolitical considerations.

Peace and reconciliation - what comes first?

When women participate in peacebuilding and in public opinion shaping, all of society benefits.