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Mossawa Center Organizes Solidarity Tour of the Negev

On Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, the Mossawa Center organized a solidarity tour of the Negev's unrecognized villages, aimed at understanding the people there and the struggles they face.

November 27, 2023 8:45 PM

Mossawa Center: Approval of Citizenship Law is Continuation of Racist Policy

After being rejected in July of 2021, the Citizenship Law (also known as the Unification Law) was approved by the Knesset on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, after the first reading.

November 27, 2023 8:45 PM

ADC Webinar hosted Amnesty International and Mossawa Center

Feb. 17, the Mossawa Center and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) conducted a joint webinar discussing Amnesty International’s recent report on Israel. The webinar was joined by Paul O’Brein, Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, Maen Hammad, Regional Campaigner of Amn

November 27, 2023 8:44 PM

Mossawa Center Discusses Israel's Economic Reports with the OECD

At a meeting with Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mossawa Center founder and Director Jafar Farah discussed recent findings on the budgets that were actually allocated to the Palestinian Arab community by the Israeli government.

June 12, 2023 2:25 AM

Mossawa Center Meets German Parliament Members, Addressed Systemic Discrimination and Need for Solidarity Among Marginalized Communities in Israel

The meeting shed light on the challenges faced by the Palestinian Arab community in Israel, including systemic discrimination, limited access to government budgets, and the need for increased political participation.

June 12, 2023 2:25 AM

The Mossawa Center Launches its Resource Development Course

The first session of the International Advocacy and Resource Development Course was held on Friday, June 2nd, at the Mossawa Center.

June 12, 2023 2:25 AM

The Mossawa Center's Delegation Conducted a Series of High-level meetings in Europe Last Two Weeks

Delegation calls on the international community to prevent escalation

June 12, 2023 2:24 AM

District Court in Jerusalem to Hear Mossawa's Appeal on Disclosure of Palestinian Arab Society Budgets

The Ministry of Finance hid budget details for implementing government decisions in 2022. The Mossawa Center appealed for a court hearing today to obtain complete information.

May 29, 2023 4:03 AM

The 2023-2024 State Budget Does Not Meet the Needs of the Arab Community

The Mossawa Center confirms, through its monitoring of budgets for the Arab society, that this year will be worse than the previous one in terms of actual budget implementation. This is due to the extensive reduction in budgets from all ministries by 1.5%.

May 29, 2023 3:53 AM

Identity Politics in Israel and Peace Building - Reflecting on September 2019 Elections

An analysis by The Mossawa Center reveals the worrying truth behind the Israeli election results and the important, yet dangerous, role identity politics played in the elections. The report also outlines changes the need to take place in order for meaningful peace building to take place.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

March Israeli Elections Briefing and Analysis

Following the Likud and Right-wing bloc's win, gaining a total of 59 seats between them with 90% of the votes counted, as well as the surge of the Joint List to 15 seats, here are the possible trends and outcomes following Israel's March 2020 elections.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

COVID-19 has revealed the Palestinian Arab labor force and housing crises

COVID-19 has revealed the housing shortage and labor force crises that have plagued Palestinian Arab localities for years. New data show the true extent and impact of these issues.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

Marking 20 Years Since the October 2000 Events

Commemorating 20 years since the suppression of the October 2000 demonstrations, which led to 13 Palestinian Arab civilians killed by Israeli police, the Mossawa Center calls for an overhaul of Israel's security, policing, and judicial institutions.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

Scathing Human Rights Watch report is a conviction of Israeli government's discriminatory land policies

A scathing new report by Human Rights Watch highlights dire realities of discriminatory planning policies by the Israeli government to squeeze and suffocate Palestinian localities in Israel.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

What really happened in Israel and Palestine over the past month

In this preliminary report we will try to describe the chain of events that occurred from the beginning of May 2021, as it has been documented by the Mossawa Center.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

The Mossawa Center’s Demands from the State Budget of 2021

As part of the Mossawa Center’s ongoing work since 1999, the Socio-Economic Department of the Center drafted an emergency budget proposal that can be incorporated into the approved state budget for 2021-2022.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

Happy International Women's Day from the Mossawa Center

Mossawa Center celeberates women and highlights their women's movement program, Mahal-li on International Women's Day

May 29, 2023 3:47 AM

Mossawa Center holds the Municipality of Acre and the Ministry of Housing responsible for the afflicted Abu Eish family

Mossawa Center sent a letter to the Municipality of Acre and the Municipality Head, demanding them to assume their responsibilities towards the Abu Eish family, whose four homes were destroyed by the special police forces demolition authorities on February 14th.

May 29, 2023 3:47 AM

The Mossawa Center accuses the Ministry of Finance of withholding information about budgets allocated for Arab towns and cities.

The Mossawa Center has filed a petition against the Ministry of Finance demanding that it provide information about the status of the implementation of government resolutions 550, 1279, and 1804 in 2022, which are dedicated to developing Arab society towns and cities.

May 29, 2023 3:47 AM

The Mossawa Center condemns the raids on Palestinian organizations as an attempt to censor the truth

On August 18th, 2022, the Israeli army raided and shut down Palestinian human rights organizations' offices in the occupied West Bank in the city of Ramallah following Defense Minister Benny Gantz's direct order.

August 18, 2022 4:30 PM

The Mossawa Center denounces continued police violence against the ethiopian community

The Mossawa Center stands in solidarity with the Ethiopian community in Israel following the shooting of 19 year-old Solomon Tekah at the hands of Police officers.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

The Mossawa Center condemns attempts to ban Joint List MK from running in elections

Mossawa Center vehemently condemns the bigoted and hate filled appeal to the Central Elections Committee by Likud MKs to ban Joint List MK Hiba Yazbak from running in the upcoming elections.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

More Palestinian Arabs nominated to various party lists for Knesset elections

Israeli parties have submitted their final lists for the upcoming 2021 Legislative Elections. As the United Arab List splits from the Joint List, Jewish parties have nominated Palestinian Arab candidates for the Knesset in an attempt to win over Palestinian Arab voters.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

The Mossawa Center Condemns Netanyahu's Incitement Against Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel

The Mossawa Center condemns Benjamin Netanyahu's latest round of incitement against Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel at a so-called "emergency" Likud rally.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

Mossawa Center’s October 2021 US Advocacy Program

The Mossawa Center is planning an advocacy and educational program in the US from October 8-21. During this program, the Mossawa Center will aim to raise awareness about the rights of Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel and their potential role in peace building initiatives.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

The importance of women’s representation in parliament

Mossawa Center Board Member Dr. Hala Espanioly on the challenges Palestinian Arab women must face in terms of political participation and why it is crucial for society to engage women fully the political and public spheres.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

True colors of Gantz and Kahol Lavan finally revealed

Joint List Chairman Ayman Odeh unveils who Benny Gantz truly is and what he stands for, calling out his bluff and exposing the truth.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

The Arabs Voted, Now What?

Following the dramatic surge in Arab voter turnout in the recent Israeli elections, a heavy burden of responsibility has fallen on the shoulders of the Joint List - gaining a unique position of power, where it will have unprecedented influence over the formation of the next government coalition.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

Could Israel be heading towards a fifth election?

Following his failure to form a governing coalition, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has tapped incumbent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rival and opposition leader Yair Lapid to take a shot at forming a coalition. If Lapid fails to form a coalition, a fifth election will ensue.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

Bread and Roses for Palestinian Women

Palestinian Arab women in Israel still face many barriers both at home and in the workplace. It is time to put their challenges in the spotlight on this year International Women's Day.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

March 2020 Newsletter

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, the Palestinian Arab community in Israel is at greater risk of suffering from the virus.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

February 2020 Newsletter

From the Israeli elections and what it could mean for Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel and Netanyahu, to a new Mossawa Center Executive Director being appointed; it has been a busy February!

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

January 2020 Newsletter

From Trump's 'Deal of the Century' to our roundtable discussions with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Joint List member Aida Touma-Sliman, January was a very busy month!

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

November 2019 Newsletter

From exhibits at the United Nations to meetings with ambassadors, read all about the work we've accomplished in November.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

October 2019 Newsletter

Our October 2019 Newsletter covers all major events and projects we've worked on for the month.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

North America Tour - June 2019

Friends of Mossawa and the Mossawa Center recently returned from a two-week outreach program in the United States and Canada. The tour, which was led and organized by Friends of Mossawa, included meetings and events in Washington, D.C, Toronto, Ottawa, New York, and New Jersey.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM
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