ISRAELI POLITICS AND NEWS
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
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 Danger of Divisive Rhetoric: Senator Lindsey Graham’s Remarks on Shia Muslims
In a world striving for greater unity and understanding, the recent remarks by Senator Lindsey Graham targeting Shia Muslims stand as a stark reminder of the harm ignorance and inflammatory
Naim Qassem, Hezbollah’s New Appointed Leader
In response to recent leadership transitions within Hezbollah, following targeted attacks on its leaders, the organization has announced Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new Secretary-General. This move comes amid continued
Racial Incitement On Social Media Following Arab Fatalities by Hezbollah Rockets
In recent weeks, alarming levels of racial incitement against Palestinian Arab citizens have been permitted on social media, with Israeli police failing to intervene. This escalation follows the tragic incident
