Task Force Activities
On November 4th, the Government of Israel approved Government Resolution 550—the second multibillion shekel, 5-year economic development plan for Arab society—as part of the first state budget passed in over three years. Given the name Takadum (‘progress’ in Arabic), GR-550 totals NIS 30 billion / USD 9.6 billion, more than double the size of its predecessor, GR-922.
This IATF report provides a brief overview of what’s included in GR-550, how it builds on the previous plan, and some of the challenges and opportunities to look for in the months ahead.
Click the link to view the report. Please share with your colleagues and constituents and reach out for further discussion.
ANNUAL MEETING
December 8, 2021| VIRTUAL EVENT
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Join us for an inside look at the unprecedented challenges of 2021 and their impact on Arab citizens and Jewish-Arab relations in Israel.
Listen to our new Task Force Short with Dr. Samir Mahamid, the mayor of Umm al-Fahm, about violent crime in the city and his vision for addressing the urgent needs of its residents.
The clashes of May 2021 in Israel drew significant attention to mixed cities. To provide essential background, the IATF created a primer on the Arab minority and Jewish Arab Relations in these communities. This report aims to provide a broad overview, data, and insights into both the common and unique characteristics of Jewish-Arab relations in mixed cities, and their relevance to Israel as a whole.