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Russian art exhibition in the Carmel Center

Mossawa Center hosts art exhibition by Russian-speaking artists in Carmel Center.

May 29, 2023 3:46 AM

Mossawa Center holds third meeting in a program for Arab residents of mixed cities

Mossawa Center holds meeting focusing on finance and economy as part of a program for Arab residents of mixed cities.

May 29, 2023 3:46 AM

Mossawa Center’s Youth Program helps kids in underfunded school prepare to meet international Ambassadors

Mossawa Staff work with youth at local underfunded school before a big meeting with International Ambassadors

May 29, 2023 3:46 AM

Mossawa Center Directors meet with European Ambassadors and Special Representatives

Directors Jafar Farrah and Suha Salman Mousa meet with Dutch Ambassador to Israel, Hans Docter and EU Special Representative on Israel-Palestine, Sven Koopsman.

May 29, 2023 3:45 AM

Mossawa Center holds meeting for potential female candidates in Israeli local elections

Mossawa Center's Mahalli Project which helps Arab women break into local politics holds its first meeting of 2023.

May 29, 2023 3:45 AM

The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: a lecture by Rashid Khalidi

Based on his 2020 book, The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance 1917-2017, Professor Khalidi will lay out a framework for understanding the conflict over Palestine.

October 13, 2022 2:01 PM

Israel's Police Investigation Unit closes the investigation file of the murder of Muhammad Kiwan Mahamid

On Thursday 15 February 2022, the Israeli Ministry of Justice informed the family of the martyr Muhammad Kiwan Mahamid that it decided to close the investigation file against the police officer who killed their son “due to the lack of evidence.”

September 15, 2022 10:57 AM

The Mossawa Center Hosts the Socio-Economic Development Conference of 2022

On July 21st, the Mossawa Center hosted the Socio-Economic Development Conference in the historical Naftali Building of Tel Aviv University to address national inequality and discrimination in the state’s budgeting.

August 18, 2022 3:45 AM

Only 33% of Palestinian-Arab men are qualified to receive a matriculation certificate

The economic development conference highlighted the potential of Palestinian - Arab youth for future economic relief, as well as the significance of integrating them into the country's social and vocational concerns.

August 18, 2022 3:45 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

North America Tour June 2019 - Amplifying the Voices of Palestinian Citizens of Israel

Friends of Mossawa recently returned from a two-week tour of North America during which it brought the voices of Palestinian citizens of Israel into the public discussion in the United States and Canada.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

Mossawa Center Demands the Repeal of Declaration of Palestinian CSOs as "Terrorist Organizations"

The Mossawa Center demands that Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz reverse his categorization of six of the most prominent Palestinian human rights organizations "terrorist organizations," accusing the government of oppressing human rights defenders and suffocating criticism of Israel's policies.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

Mossawa Center's Statement on Gantz’s Refusal to Include Arab Parties in Government

Mossawa Center condemns Gantz's latest comments stating that he will never form a governing coalition with Palestinian Arab parties. Mossawa Center condemns this latest maneuver in the strongest possible terms and reiterates the pressing need to build a progressive coalition within Israel.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

Deprivation of human rights: the other pandemic facing Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel

On the 72nd anniversary of the International Human Rights Day, the Mossawa Center is highlighting the ongoing struggle of Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel for equality and justice.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

The 2021 Israeli Elections: an earthquake in Palestinian Arab society

Following the dramatic decline in voter turnout in Arab localities and the poor performance of the Joint List, calls for a reevaluation in general are growing for the Joint List and the Hadash party in particular.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

The Mossawa Center demands an increase to budgets allocated for Palestinian Arab community in 2021 

The Mossawa Center demands an increase in the budgets earmarked for the Palestinian Arab public towards 2021, after the budgets earmarked for Arab localities according to Resolutions 922 and 1480 have not been implemented since the beginning of the year.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

“The Government Is Only Allocating 6% Of the Total State Budget to Develop a Minority Representing 21% Of the Population”

The Mossawa Center, with the help of members of the Knesset Finance Committee members and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, held a roundtable discussion at the Knesset on Tuesday, October 26, which focused on the needs of the Palestinian Arab community from the state budget for the year 2021-2022.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

The upcoming fourth Israeli elections are a shot we cannot miss

The upcoming fourth election is a crucial turning point for Palestinian Arabs and Israel alike. The neglect of Palestinian Arab citizens in Israeli politics is holding back any profound change that many seek to achieve. It is to recognize the power Palestinian Arabs have in bringing about change.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

Mossawa Center doubts government plan to combat organized crime in the Arab community

After reviewing the draft of the government’s plan to combat organized crime in the Arab community, the Mossawa Center expresses its reservations about the contents of the plan and rejects large parts of it.

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

2020 Year in Review

An in-depth summary of all our activities throughout the year in the various fields we have worked in including State budget advocacy, solidarity, civil society, youth, and international advocacy.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

November 2020 Newsletter

Advocating to secure funds for Palestinian Arab community, meeting with Swedish Ambassador, and more.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

October 2020 Newsletter

The Mossawa Center's annual conference on the state budget and economic development, solidarity, and fostering the future advocates of the Palestinian Arab community.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

September 2020 Newsletter

A superbly productive month for the Mossawa Center! We covered everything from the October 2000 events, to solidarity, to the state budget, and more!

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

August 2020 Newsletter

Netanyahu saves himself from fourth election at the expense of Palestinian Arab community, solidarity campaign in Jisr az-Zarqa, and more.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

July 2020 Newsletter

Merciless demolition in Jisr AzZarqa, workshops on state budget advocacy, and renovating the Mossawa Center's library.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

June 2020 Newsletter

As Netanyahu plans to use annexation to destroy all chances for a Two-State Solution to take place, coronavirus cases spike dramatically in Israel. The Mossawa Center, meanwhile, helps save the sports and fishing building in Jisr al-Zarqa from demolition.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

May 2020 Newsletter

Police brutality, institutional discrimination, and annexation - a dangerous month to be a minority.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

April 2020 Newsletter

As with minorities in the United States, the Palestinian Arab minority in Israel has continued to struggle with the coronavirus outbreak.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM
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