Tag Archive: Rahat
Advocating for Fair Rehabilitation of Gaza Border Communities
Shatil is advocating to ensure that development towns like Ofakim be included in the government’s plan to rebuild Israel’s Gaza envelope.
Shining a Light on Unrecognized Bedouin Communities
Last week, Israeli forces returned Farhan Al-Qadi from Gaza. Amid the celebrations, his return elevated the profoundly unequal status of his community.
Building a Shared Future—Together
Jews and Arabs were both victims of Hamas on October 7; two organizations are tapping into their stories to build solidarity.
Tackling an Increase in Violence in Arab Cities
Arab civil society leaders push back as rising crime continues to claim more lives
Meet Elham Elkamalat – Bedouin Activist and Social Entrepreneur Who “Grew Up at Shatil”
Thanks to Shatil’s training and support, Elkamalat fights for her community in more ways than one.
Meet Bedouin Woman Activist: Amal Alnasasra
Amal came from humble beginnings and now sees her community in Rahat transformed by new opportunities that she has helped bring forward.
Majid Abu Balal: A Recognized Israeli Civil Society Leader from an Unrecognized Village
Abu Balal is an advocate for a shared Jewish-Arab struggle to build a better society.
A Killing in the Negev
Tensions between police and the Bedouin community heighten following the death of an innocent bystander.
Working Together Under Fire
Some words of wisdom from Sultan Abu Abaid, who runs our Be’er Sheva office.