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Arab Israeli conflict-resolution activist helps keep the peace

After October 7th, Mohammad Darawshe quickly mobilized efforts to prevent escalation, organizing Arab leaders and promoting unity between communities. Givat Haviva provided refuge for displaced residents and established mental health support and arts workshops. Despite personal tragedy, Darawshe remained committed to fostering cooperation between Jewish and Arab citizens, advocating for initiatives like bringing Arab teachers into Jewish schools. He emphasizes the importance of genuine connection built on mutual interests and shared experiences, shaped by his own diverse education and mentorship.

Pathways To Peace: ALLMEP at the European Parliament

Last week, ALLMEP co-hosted an event at the European Parliament featuring five leading Israeli and Palestinian voices from our network for a panel discussion on civil society peacebuilding in the face of the current crisis. Hosted by the Greens/EFA Members of the European Parliament Jordi Solé, Margrete Auken, and Heidi Hautala, the event featured Amira Mohammed (ROPES), Anton Goodman (Rabbis for Human Rights), Hela Lahar (Tech2Peace), Mohammad Asideh (Project Rozana) and Muhammad Darawshe (Givat Haviva).

Receiving stories and wrestling with pedagogic tensions post-Oct. 7

Rabbi Laura Novak Winer discusses the challenges faced by educators in the aftermath of October 7th. She reflects on a recent trip to Israel with other educators where they met with community leaders, families of those taken hostages and organizations. One of the organizations the delegation met with was Givat Haviva.

Voices of Faith: Hudson rabbi shares emotional experience of recent Israeli visit

On a recent visit, a rabbi from Ohio met with Mohammad Darawshe from Givat Haviva and discussed the current situation in Israel and its impact on Arab citizens of Israel.

Unity and Resilience: Atlanta’s Jewish professionals reflect on a recent visit to Israel

A group of professionals from Atlanta visited areas directly impacted by the Attacks on October 7th. zone of their stops was Givat Haviva, where they Met with Mohammad Darwashe and learned about Givat Haviva's critical peacebuilding work. They spoke with the families of October 7th victims and visited the site of the Nova Music festival.

Arab students at Israeli universities facing punitive actions for support of Palestine

Many Arab-Palestinian students in Israel have been detained, harassed, expelled and subjected to legal proceedings for expressing opinions on social media platforms. The situation has led to disciplinary actions by universities and debates regarding freedom of speech. Arab students have been particularly targeted, raising concerns about discrimination and selective enforcement of laws.