Upcoming Events
October 07, 2023: Emergency Response and Coordination | Arab Citizens of Israel:
In response to the recent attacks by Hamas on October 7th, Israeli citizens and organizations have quickly mobilized to support those affected, particularly in Arab communities. They are working to provide shelter, information, and prevent escalations between Arab and Jewish citizens. These initiatives focus on coordination across NGOs and government bodies, building on experiences from COVID and the May 2021 escalations in mixed areas.
Israel Democracy Institute (IDI): 2022 Israeli Democracy Index:
While the majority of Arab respondents believe that most Arab citizens want to integrate into Israeli society, tensions persist between Jews and Arabs. The Israeli Democracy Index 2022 highlights complex dynamics in Israeli society.
Arab Citizens Feature in 100 Influential People in Economy in 2023 List by Calcalist:
This year's annual "100 Influential People in Economy " list published by Calcalist includes seven Arabs from a wide variety of fields and backgrounds.
Konrad Adenauer: Survey among the Arab Public in Israel:
Konrad Adenauer Program for Jewish-Arab Cooperation publishes the latest findings from an in-depth survey conducted among the Arab public in Israel, authored by Arik Rudnitzky at the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies (MDC).
Overview of Arab Political Parties and Discourses in Israel:
On July 27, 2023 IATF hosted a webinar titled "Overview of Arab Political Parties and Discourses in Israel". Dr. Ameer Fakhoury talks about the streams, authorities, and parties shaping Arab political discourses in Israel. What are their political activities and influence? How do they view cooperation and partnership with the government and Jewish political parties? Which challenges and strategies do they prioritize, and what are the relations between them?
Thumbnail: July 27 Zoom Call featuring Dr. Ameer Fakhoury (Van Leer Jerusalem Institute).
A Seat at the Table: Arab Citizens Aspirations for Shared Political Power in Israel:
Thumbnail: July 27 Zoom Call featuring Dr. Rula Hardal (Shalom Hartman Institute).
On August 03, 2023 IATF hosted a webinar titled "A Seat at the Table: Arab Citizens’ Aspirations for Shared Political Power in Israel". Dr. Rula Hardal, Research Fellow, Shalom Hartman Institute, about Arab talked about aspirations for political influence in Israel. Given the political landscape described in the first session, what are the opportunities and challenges for more substantial and shared citizenship and politics for Arab citizens? How does such a vision relate to the existing political streams in Arab society?