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The Mossawa Center's Delegation in Europe

Through this delegation, the Mossawa Center wants to redefine the discourse in the coming years of Netanyahu’s anti-peace administration as a time when multi-ethnic collaboration can grow between different marginalized communities.‍

May 29, 2023 3:53 AM

The Mossawa Center Hosts a Conference in the Knesset on the Economic Demands of the Arab Community

On May 9th, the Mossawa Center, in collaboration with Arab members of the parliamentary finance committee, namely MKs Dr. Ahmed Tibi(Ta’al), Aida Touma-Sliman(Hadash), and Iman Khatib-Yasin(Ra’am), along with the National Committee of the Heads of Arab Local Councils in Israel and the Friedrich Eber

May 29, 2023 3:52 AM

The Mossawa Center issues a report on the demands of the Arab community from the state budget for the years 2023-2024, holds conference

On Tuesday May 9th, a conference will be held in the Knesset to discuss the pitfalls in the new state budget before its approval.

May 29, 2023 3:52 AM

High-Level Meetings for Mossawa Center in Washington D.C.

the Mossawa Center and Friends of Mossawa in the United States met with key members of the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as with the US Special Envoy for the Middle East, Hadi Amr, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Andrew Miller, and the Middle East team at the US State Department

May 29, 2023 3:50 AM

The Mossawa Center observing Land Day on March 30th, a day of remembrance and resistance

The Mossawa Center participated in the commemoration of Land Day by organizing a series of events and activities, including a memorial monument for the Land Day exhibition in several Arab towns, workshops in different cities, and distributing written and electronic materials to youth groups.

May 29, 2023 3:48 AM

Mossawa Director Suha Salman Mousa is a panelist at the Voices for Solidarity, Justice and Peace Webinar

Mousa addressed JVP and WESPAC audiences on the hardships of Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel under new administration and age-old oppression.

May 29, 2023 3:48 AM

Mossawa Center Celebrates Palestinian Culture Day

Mossawa center kicks off Palestinian Culture March with Palestinian Culture Day.

May 29, 2023 3:48 AM

Acre homes demolished and more set to be demolished

4 Arab homes in the mixed city of Acre demolished in the past week latest development in a pattern of racist behaviors in the city.

May 29, 2023 3:47 AM

Three embassies facilitated workshops on Diversity and Inclusion

Ambassadors Erik Ullenhag and Hans Docter along with Councellor Christopher Hull met with Arab and Jewish students in Haifa and dicussed Diversity and Inclusion in Mossawa Project

May 29, 2023 3:46 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

Netanyahu's embrace of radical, extreme right wing parties is a dangerous, irreversible path we mustn't allow

The close ties and cooperation that we have seen in recent days between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and the extreme, far-right Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Strength) party led by Itamar Ben-Gvir has brought to light the harsh reality of Netanyahu’s decade-long grip on power in Israel.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

In the presence of political leaders and the Palestinian and Arab communities, we remember Saba Boutros Shami

A solemn funeral, in the presence of the Arab and Palestinian communities and political leaders, was held for prominent and beloved political activist Saba Shami.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

Saba Shami, prominent Arab-American activist and friend of the Mossawa Center, passes away aged 65

Last night, a dear friend of the Mossawa Center and Palestinian-American Arab activist, Saba Shami, passed away at the age of 65 following a bout with cancer.

February 17, 2022 9:03 AM

During visit to the Mossawa Center, Swedish Ambassador affirms Sweden's commitment to human rights

Erik Ullenhag, the Swedish Ambassador to Israel, expressed his desire to strengthen the relationship with the Palestinian Arab community, during his visit to the Mossawa Center in Haifa.

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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