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Syrians back freedoms, constitutional process at landmark dialog

Five members of the seven-strong preparatory committee are either in HTS or close to the group, and there are no Druze or Alawite members, both of which are significant minorities in Syria.

 Attendees gather during a national dialogue, a key milestone in the transition to a new political system after decades of Assad rule, in Damascus, Syria February 25, 2025.
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  Turkish Army tanks driving to the Syrian Turkish border town of Jarabulus.

Erdogan-Assad meeting 'possible' despite hurdles, Syrian opposition leader says

 Rick Goldwasser, left, who is Jewish, runs along Chicago's lakefront with Anan Abu-Taleb, who is Palestinian, on Aug. 20, 2024. The two men, along with others, run to show solidarity and to call for a cease-fire in Gaza.

‘We believe enough is enough’: Palestinians and Jews jog at DNC for ceasefire, hostage deal


Embracing diversity, love and respect despite our disagreements - opinion

In today's algorithm-driven world, we lose important, diverse experiences. With our already limited perspectives in society, open-mindedness and respect for other opinions is crucial.

 WOMEN OF the Wall holds a Rosh Hodesh prayer service, as other women protest against them, at the Western Wall, in 2019.

'Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew': Acho and Tishby address antisemitism, struggles - review

Does antisemitism have a new face? How should we understand Oct. 7 and its aftermath?

 ISRAELI ACTRESS-PRODUCER Noa Tishby takes part in Tel Aviv’s annual Gay Pride Parade, last year.

Searching for truth: Rabbi Akiva and Turnus Rufus in dialogue

We are sent on our individual journeys from the moment we are born, seeking simultaneous distance and closeness with family, community, and God as we make the choices that shape who we are.

 OFTEN, TURNUS Rufus asked clever questions. Pictured: Monumental question mark in Milton Keynes, UK, 1975.

Working towards a solution: Israeli and Palestinian parents mourn together - opinion

We are dedicating the ceremony to children in war. Their only crime is being Palestinian or Israeli.

 Palestinians and Israelis attend a joint ceremony for families of Israeli and Palestinian victims on Israeli Remembrance Day, organized by "Combatants for Peace" and the "Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families for Peace" in Tel Aviv on April 24, 2023.

Israel-Palestinian truce needed before the Jewish people lose humanity, conscience - comment

Too many Israelis are raised in the belief that every Palestinian is a terrorist or prospective terrorist. When Israeli extremists attack Palestinians, the country does little to stop them.

 Film director Jonathan Glazer poses with his Oscar for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 10.

Coalition of academics nominate Israel’s Arava Institute for Nobel Peace Prize

The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies mission is to "meet the Middle East’s environmental challenges with innovative peace-building solutions." Will this win them the Nobel Peace Prize?

 ARAVA INSTITUTE students in dialogue with one another.

The beginner's guide to talking to Western anti-Zionists - comment

To those willing to show understanding, to speak on the human level, you are showing the anti-Zionists around the world that Israel is true, Israel is legitimate, and Israelis are human.

 Pro-Israel protest outside the Hague ahead of Israel's genocide hearing brought by South Africa, January 11, 2024

Nitzanim launching emergency initiatives to support Israel amid war with Hamas

The organization is assisting Israeli nonprofits that are providing support to displaced communities.

 Displaced children taking part in KKL-JNF activities.

Israel's Herzog pushes for tone change in judicial reform clashes

President Isaac Herzog launched an initiative promoting civil discourse among the Israeli public.

 President Isaac Herzog launches the Time to Talk initiative.

'Change your words': President Herzog launches Israeli discourse project

The "Change Your Words, Change the World" project's aim is to reduce the feeling of polarization in Israel, bridge social gaps and strengthen social resilience.

 President Isaac Herzog with the IACC's Ari Zuckerman and Tal Basachs.

Israel needs to return to the art of discussion - opinion

Since January and the unveiling of the judicial reform, we in Israel have experienced protests and civil unrest the likes of which have not been seen in this country in many years.

 PROTESTERS DISRUPT an event taking place with Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee Chairman Simcha Rothman, in Tel Aviv, on Sunday. Their demands included calls for an independent court.