OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Political Repression in the Knesset: The Attempt to Expel Ayman Odeh and Growing Pressure on Palestinian Lawmakers
On June 24, 2025, a hearing took place in the Israeli Knesset that could mark a turning point in the relationship between the country’s Jewish majority and Arab minority. On
Unseen Neighbors: Inside the Arab Villages of Israel
Last week, we published an article following our visit to the town of Baqa al-Gharbiyya, organized by the Haifa-based Center for the Rights of Arab Citizens in Israel, Mossawa. In
Baqa and Barta’a: Between an Enclave and Palestine
Half the village lies in Israeli territory, the other half in Palestine. How is that possible? Our friend, an Israeli peace activist, visited such a place and wrote this piece
Al-Qasemi College: In a Local and Global Context
“Every year, 70,000 Arab students enroll in higher education institutions — about 50,000–58,000 in Israel and another 10,000–20,000 abroad.” We spoke with Professor Muhammad Amara, President of Al-Qasemi College —
A Palestinian village invites Israelis to Israel’s one and only free market
In the second year of war, a unique 24/7 open market of Palestinian goods continues to thrive — right in the heart of Israel. Prices are often half or a
With hope for a future of peaceful coexistence
Since the tragedy of October 7, the level of xenophobia among Russian-speaking Israelis has skyrocketed. I increasingly hear things like: “I’m afraid to be treated by an Arab doctor,” or
Russian-Speaking Journalists of Israel in the Heart of Divided Cities: A Unique Press Tour in Baqa and Barta’a
Journalists from leading Russian-language media in Israel—from analytical websites and radio stations to popular Telegram channels and blogs—took part in an unusual press tour organized by the Mossawa Center. For
Baqa al-Gharbiyye – A Mirror of the Problems and Potential of Israel’s Arab society
In the late 1990s, the Mossawa Center for the Rights of Arab Citizens in Israel was founded in Haifa by Jafar Farah, who remains its director. Mossawa is one of
The EU High Representative: urgent need to respect International Humanitarian law in Gaza
The EU High Representative: urgent need to respect International Humanitarian law in Gaza. Mr Borel said “I join UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in his call for
PFWAC Drive Health Awareness in Gaza
The Palestinian Federation of Women’s Action Committees PFWAC held a series of critical health education seminars titled, “The Lack of Hygiene and Spread of Diseases in Displaced communities living in
