Coexistence

What to watch in Israel: Crime drama on Jewish-Arab life and a pop culture phenomenon

TV Time: More than just drama: "Jaffa" and "The Zaguris" dive into the heart of the Jewish-Arab conflict, bringing the friction of Israeli reality to the small screen.

NETA ROTH in ‘Jaffa.’
Christmas in the Old City on December 25, 2025

Israel’s mixed messaging on Christmas draws controversy - analysis

VIEW OF Independence Hall, the site of the signing of Israel’s Declaration of Independence. The document promises that democratic Israel would uphold full social and political equality of all its citizens, the writer says.

Israel won't be democratic without equality for all citizens, including Palestinians - opinion

HEALING ON display at an Army of Healers workshop in November 2025.

Violence, silence, and the need for healing - opinion


Thousands of Jews and Arabs march in Tel Aviv for peace, coexistence

Protesters voiced support for the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and called on the government to take immediate action to reach peace with the Palestinians

Thousands of Jews and Arabs march in Tel Aviv for peace and coexistence, Saturday, May 22, 2021.

Hundreds of Jews, Arabs gather to protest in Sheikh Jarrah and West Bank

The "freedom march" was a joint demonstration of Israeli Jews, Israeli Arabs and Palestinians who were calling for peace and an end to Israeli military presence in east Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Hundreds of Jews and Arabs gather in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in order to protest looming evictions, May 21, 2021

Acre: A model of Israeli coexistence struggles after racial riots

INTERNAL AFFAIRS: “The best way to describe Acre is like Jerusalem, but without all the stress and conflict, and set on water."

THE OLD city of Acre, a week after violent riots threatened to tear the city apart.

200 Jewish, Arab educators teach coexistence

It was organized by the Council of Youth Organizations, the Jewish Agency and other civil society organizations.

Jewish and Arab senior educators and community leaders participated in a conference at the Hadasa Ne’urim Youth Village, north of Netanya.

Jewish volunteer EMTs risk themselves to save east Jerusalem resident

The two United Hatzalah EMTs saved the life of a 45-year-old resident of east Jerusalem while putting themselves in danger.

United Hatzalah volunteers on an ambulance shift (illustration)

Rabbis, imams call for end to interethnic violence

A group of religious leaders issued a public statement last week denouncing violence and encouraging cooperation and mutual respect.

Chief Rabbi David Lau (R) met with Sheikh Muhammad Kiwan

Ads emphasize coexistence between Arabs and Jews

As violence broke out between Arabs and Jews all over Israel during the past week, several commercials in recent days have emphasized the commitment to coexistence that many Israelis feel.

Jewish and Arab Israelis are seen holding a pro-coexistence rally in Tel Aviv, on May 13, 2021.

Ancient Acre hotel ripped apart in hateful riots

As tensions reached a peak in Israel, with escalations between Israel and Gaza as well as riots by both Arabs and Jews targeting one another, many have fallen victim to the hate being spewed.

An inside view of the Arabesque Hotel which was broken into and destroyed by rioters amid ongoing violence in the Old City of Acre

Police arrest protesters at Jerusalem Jewish-Arab solidarity event

The protest, organized by Standing Together, was a display of solidarity and a shared hope for peace between Jewish and Arab communities in Israel.

Pro-peace demonstrators arrested in Jerusalem on Saturday night, May 15th 2021

Amid ongoing violence, Israeli Jews, Arabs hold coexistence rallies

Several groups of Jewish and Arab mayors and municipal leaders have met and appealed for calm, while coexistence groups have called for a halt to inter-communal violence.

Jewish and Arab Israelis are seen holding a pro-coexistence rally in Tel Aviv, on May 13, 2021.