Tag Archive: Palestinian citizens of Israel

Fighting for Arab-Jewish Equality in the Time of COVID-19

Shatil is leading civil society efforts to ensure that all Israeli citizens – Arab and Jewish – get the resources they need to stay safe and healthy.

Shatil Spotlight: Mahmoud Nassar

Meet Mahmoud Nassar, an activist fighting against violent crime in Arab communities.

The True Cost of Price Tag Attacks: Equal Citizenship

In the face of hate crimes against Palestinian citizens of Israel, the only future is Jewish-Arab solidarity.

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Afula Park Reopened to Arab Citizens after Adalah Petition

In a successful fight against blatant discrimination, Adalah helped make sure a public park remained open to all.

The Nation-State Bill Debate

Listening to the debate in Israel about the Nation-State Law, I’m reminded of a defining period in American history — a time of “restrictive covenants” and the civil rights advocates who fought against them.

Trailblazers: The Man Who Changed a Country

Mohammed Abu al-Hija led an effort of unrecognized villages in Israel to gain their basic rights from the government.

Reason for Pride

We know that we can’t stop just because Tel Aviv is an oasis for gay life, but rather we must continue our work so that every LGBTQ person in Israel can feel supported and safe.

WATCH: The Trailblazer Who Made Sure AIDS Patients Would Be Cared For

Avinof Frumer led a courageous campaign by the LGBTQ community at the height of the AIDS epidemic.

Israeli Health System is Bright Spot for Coexistence

With many Palestinian-Israelis employed as medical professionals, the hospital has become a unique space for Jews and Arabs to work together.

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New Research Reveals the Underrepresentation of Arabs in the Israeli Media

Despite making up 1/5 of Israel’s population, Arab guests are hard to find on Israeli TV.