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.

At a time when denial is still so high in both societies about the extent of pain across the wall, how do we begin to heal?

At a time when denial is still so high in both societies about the extent of pain across the wall, how do we begin to heal?

At Santa Clara University, in a discussion titled ‘Is Peace in the Middle East Possible?’, two peace activists expressed cautious optimism, anticipating a breakthrough in the devastating two-year war in Gaza.

Perhaps today marks not only the end of the war, but the beginning of a new future for Israelis and Palestinians.

As battered as we feel right now, for a lot of folks, America continues to be a land of hope and dreams.

I derive optimism from those who not only recognize the humanity of their neighbor, of the stranger, but embrace it, celebrate it, and protect it.

“It’s not who belongs and who does not belong. The question is, how do we both belong?”

The responsibility is ours. First and foremost, it obligates us to see women as leaders, to empower them, and to help them reach leadership positions.