On the day after the war, Israel will not only be judged by its missile interception capabilities but also by its ability to… work with neighboring countries to address the major challenges facing the region.

Gaza is stuck in purgatory; Israel occupies more than half of the land, and the rest is controlled by a resurgent Hamas, battling armed gangs supported by Israel. More than 100 children had been killed since the ceasefire began last October and January; but Israelis have convinced themselves that war had ended.

A coalition of over 60 peace-building and shared society organizations, working together with determination and courage to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a political agreement that will ensure both peoples’ right to self-determination and secure lives.

Younger Palestinians never speak in a single voice except, to my hearing, about two things: First, nobody else listens to them; and second, nobody else speaks for them…

PeaceWorks Foundation’s Emerging Leaders Program hosted a Master Class at American University, in Washington, DC, encouraging students to engage in constructive dialogue and long-term conflict resolution surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

War in the Middle East did not damper the appreciation of those who gathered in Washington, DC to better understand and support the missions of the Jerusalem Youth Choir, Regional Organization for Peace, Economics & Security, and Muslim World League.

We must decide to amplify the powerful transformative work of those Palestinians and Israelis working to move the conversation from confrontation to solution…

ALLMEP – the Alliance for Middle East Peace – brought together over 80 Palestinian and Israeli members, showcasing civil society’s determination to seize the moment and make strides in the world of Israeli-Palestinian peacebuilding when it matters most.

Skepticism toward any postwar Gaza plan is not only understandable - it is responsible...

'The dehumanization of others is the first step towards every human catastrophe.’

A cohesive Jewish-Arab society is not just a moral goal. It is a strategic necessity for Israel’s stability, prosperity, and democracy.

The six-week 'Entrepreneurship through an Abrahamic Lens' course brought together 45 students from the U.S., UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, Israel, Palestine, and Syria…

From the rubble and the ruin, the torture and the terror, the dust and the debris, something is stirring in the Middle East, a spirit that says no to endless cycles of violence and values a future for the region’s children above past feuds…

Heart of a Nation regularly engages Israelis, Palestinians, Americans, and others from around the globe in online discussions that emphasize our vision of Embracing Better, Together.

The international community now has more opportunities than ever to effect swift progress in changing attitudes on the ground and building Israeli-Palestinian peace.

We three peacemakers argue that the two processes – the fight for peace and a two-state solution, and regional integration and cooperation, are closely tied together.

I much prefer advocating for "investment" in institutions promoting Israeli-Palestinian community and skill-building for young people.

The most important thing at the moment is to… forge friendships, cross-cutting ties with Palestinians who are close to you.

Long-term peace building cannot be dismissed, even in a state of emergency. Without political vision, there is no hope.

The Middle East, as I see it, reflects a contest between two national yearnings with a measure of right on each side.