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After Plateau in 2022, Crime Continues to Surge in Arab Community:
The surge in violence and crime-related incidents targeting Arab citizens in Israel has raised concerns and sparked protests. As the government's efforts to combat crime stall and new policies raise further apprehension, civil society organizations are calling for action to address the underlying challenges faced by the Arab community.
Photo: Screenshot of Three Bullets Episode Cover on Groundwork, April 13.
Migration Patterns in Mixed Cities in Israel: Socioeconomic Perspectives | Taub Center for Social Policy Studies:
A new study by the Taub Center examines patterns of Jewish and Arab migration within Israel from 2017 until 2020 in eight mixed cities in Israel by migrants’ socioeconomic status and their impact on changes in the social fabric of cities. The findings testify to changes in the size and composition of the population, both ethnically and socioeconomically.
New Government, Protest Movement, and Arab Citizens of Israel - Implications and Emerging Actions:
Since the inauguration of Israel’s thirty-seventh government on December 29, 2022, Israeli society has been in turmoil. Protests that began in early January against various aspects of the new governments’ agenda grew and intensified as they coalesced around proposed judicial reforms and their implications for Israeli democracy. This paper aims to outline the major areas of concern regarding the new government with respect to Arab society, state-minority, and Jewish-Arab relations. It then points to emerging lines of thought about responses in the field.
Shared Jewish-Arab Ramadan Activities Continue in 2023:
Learn how shared Jewish-Arab Ramadan Activities are continuing in 2023.
Photo: Jewish and Arab Alumni of Appleseeds Academy at Iftar in Ramle. Photo courtesy of Orit Bash, Director of Partnerships at Appleseeds.
Programs on New Government Impact on Arab Citizens:
Following the inauguration of Israel's new government, IATF hosted several opportunities for different American Jewish constituents to discuss the potential impact on Arab citizens with experts in the field. These included a call on judicial reforms and related protests, as well as a series of ‘Brown Bag’ discussions.
Photo: February 27 Zoom call featuring (L-R, T-B) Roy Peled, Nidal Hayek and Nava Ben-Or.
IATF/SVF Funder Brown Bag: New Government Actions Related to Arab Society | Jan 26:
Ofer Dagan (Sikkuy-Aufoq) and Ilan Amit (IATF) discussed how new government actions are expected to affect Arab society. Their presentation included a review of consequential coalition agreements.