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Israel launches NIS 15 million initiative to bring Druze, Circassians into tech industry

The NIS 15 million ($4.69 million) initiative aims to support technological entrepreneurship and connect aspiring entrepreneurs to high-tech companies, academia, investors, and professional mentors.

ISRAELI AND Druze flags at the entrance to the northern Druze village of Hurfeish on November 29 2023.
 Ba Li Galil in the Galilee.

After long absence, Galilee festival returns to celebrate local Jewish, Druze, Arab communities

 Yanki Quint and Ofer Petersburg at a Real Estate Media

Druze, Circassian IDF soldiers deserve extra real estate benefits for land ownership

 A sign depicting Syrian Druze leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hajri is seen in Sweida, Syria February 25, 2025.

Israeli gov't approved five year plan for Druze, Circassian communities in the north


Rivlin hosts, applauds efforts of interfaith clergy

Even as tensions escalate in the north, co-existence is thriving thanks to well-intentioned citizens.

Reuven Rivlin

Pinto, state on verge of deal to testify against former head of 'Israeli FBI'

Lahav 443 police commander Menashe Arbiv after corruption scandal, though he continues to proclaim innocence and condemns Pinto as corrupt and manipulative.

Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto

October 25: Readers react to local elections

Barkat’s tepid victory could easily spell tomorrow’s trouncing unless very serious steps are taken to build the city’s commercial appeal.

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Circassian pride and pain

A small community of non-Arab Muslims from southern Russia who fled persecution and settled in the Galilee are threatening to disrupt next Winter Olympics.

Circassian men in traditional garb

Bikers begin training for Wheels of Love charity

City Notes: Galilee group invites visitors to explore Druse, Circassian villages.

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In My Own Right: Stereotypes

Prejudice or preconceived idea: pre-judging without specific knowledge or reason.

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A clear victory for Likud among minorities

For the first time, the Likud received more minority votes than Labor or Meretz.

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Cultural gems in the Galilee

Enjoy a warm welcome and discover the rich heritage of the Druze and Circassians during Succot.

Making pita near Isfiya

Inside out: Equality in the Arab sector

Campaign was designed in response to data showing generally lower levels of employment among Arab university graduates.

Arab women

A step in the right direction

Is a new plan for economic development in Arab towns a shift from politics to pragmatism?

Kafr Kassim