Dialogue

One year of dialogue could change the future for Israelis, Palestinians - opinion

Let us give dialogue a chance, even if it takes a full year. A year spent searching for peace will not be wasted; it may be the most important year in the history of our peoples.

Buildings lie in ruins amid the rubble in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, December 8, 2025.
An elderly Palestinian man fills out his ballot before casting his vote at a polling station during municipal elections in the West Bank city of Hebron on April 25, 2026.

The story that traps us: Why Israel's and Palestine's elections need a new conversation - opinion

THEN-PRIME minister Ehud Barak (R) jokingly pushes Palestinian president Yasser Arafat (L) into the Laurel cabin on the grounds of Camp David during peace talks in 2000.

No more secret Israeli-Palestinian meetings: Time for peace efforts in broad daylight - opinion

Eldridge Street Synagogue, New York

When diplomacy falters, religious dialogue can still hold the line - opinion


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.

Israel judicial reform: How to make Israelis talk, listen to each other

To better understand how to foster listening and dialogue, I spoke with an expert, Yishai Shalif, the first Israeli-born ultra-Orthodox psychologist.

 Yishai Shalif

Now is the time for such an initiative, vital dialogue - editorial

A “Jewish Davos,” it will aim to develop concrete proposals for the Jewish future, as well as specific action items to promote their implementation.

An Israeli flag [Ilustrative]

Israel needs to have a conversation with the Diaspora

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Rabbi Noah Farkas thinks that the network of Jewish Federations can facilitate this type of dialogue.

 RABBI NOAH FARKAS meets President Isaac Herzog during a visit to Jerusalem