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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.

It is urgent to invest in Arab integration in Israel - opinion

This article discusses the recent survey Givat Haviva put out on Jewish and Arab attitudes towards one another in Israel after October 7th. This article explains the importance of investing in Arab society and maintaining Jewish- Arab relations in Israel.

A Home in a Time of Hopelessness

This article highlights Givat Haviva's compassionate response to the October 7th Attacks. Providing, refuge for over 260 evacuees, offering essential support such as housing and meals ,despite budget constraints. Givat Haviva's dedicated staff, comprising both Jewish and Arab members, worked tirelessly to ensure the well-being of those seeking shelter. Community support, including a significant grant from CJP's Israel Emergency Fund, played a crucial role.

Even as war rages in Gaza, Israel’s Arabs are feeling more Israeli

The article examines the unique response of Israel's Arab citizens to the conflict with Hamas, noting a striking contrast to past clashes. Despite fears, arrests, and threats by far-right figures now in positions of power, Israel's Arabs have largely maintained a studied silence during the current conflict. Opinion polls, including one by Givat Haviva, suggest that over half of Arab respondents attribute this calm to a desire for peace and shared destiny with mainstream Israel, signaling an unexpected inclination towards integration. However, deep communal divisions persist, with discriminatory views among some Jewish Israelis. Despite feeling closer to the state, Israel's Arabs emphasize their unwavering Palestinian identity and empathy for both Palestinian and Jewish pain.