The Task Force is proud to present our 2024 Annual Report. Thank you to all our members and partners for being part of our mission to make Arab citizens and Jewish-Arab relations in Israel an integral part of the American Jewish connection with Israel.
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The Task Force is excited to present the new catalog featuring impactful and accessible programs with Arab citizens of Israel. Each experience is rooted in local communities and designed to deepen understanding of Israel’s Arab minority.
https://t.co/SjQRw11U8j
New Resource for Educators:
The Madrasa guide offers tools to explore Jewish-Arab relations and the realities of Arab citizens in Israel, helping learners engage with these topics through the lens of high school life.
View the Guide: https://t.co/T0shnq1IZW
On March 25, 2025, the Israeli Knesset approved the state budget, which includes major funding cuts to socio-economic development programs in Arab society. Overall, Arab society is set to receive less than 4% of the total state budget.
Learn more: https://t.co/GauYNuwO9T
In February, the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung (RLS) office in Israel released a film that captures the personal testimonies of activists from both Arab/Palestinian and Jewish communities in Israel.
https://t.co/Nbh55AQ8e9
A February study in the Israel Journal of Health Policy Research examines Arab representation in medicine, nursing, dentistry, and pharmacy over the past decade, focusing on employment, licensure, education, and socio-economic implications.
https://t.co/kZ5lMqhjba
Traditionally a time for communal events and shared society efforts, Ramadan celebrations in Israel are more somber in the shadow of war. Learn how heightened tensions and security concerns are impacting Jewish-Arab relations and the continuation of shared activities in 2024.
The Israel Democracy Institute published its 22nd annual index on the status of Israeli democracy. IATF highlights key insights on Arab citizens and Jewish-Arab relations, collected during the 2024 war
https://t.co/9PaScPRIx0
The Marker’s 2025 "40 Under 40: The Right Generation" list features Arab leaders from diverse fields and backgrounds. Their work embodies a commitment to “the day after”, with a vision for a brighter and more inclusive future for all its residents.
https://t.co/ympv06fEhi
@nagabiya Center has released its inaugural Statistical Yearbook of Bedouin Society, providing dynamic, field-specific data on the Bedouin community in the Negev. https://t.co/TbiQdaCdkX
The rise in homicides remains the most pressing issue for Arab society in Israel. Despite limited government action, civil leaders and philanthropists are collaborating to develop impactful interventions.
Learn More: https://t.co/sCn6SyNw8s
In Sakhnin, the NorthTech Career Expo, organized by Rayan Employment Centers and NorthMed Innovation Center, offers a platform for Arab job seekers to connect with leading tech companies and advance their careers.
https://t.co/4pzLb6omq0
The recent terror attack in Karmiel on July 3, 2024 shocked Israel's Arab community. In response, youth leaders from the Melah Al-Balad (“The Salt of the Earth”), an Arab youth leadership movement in Israel gathered together with their Jewish peers.
https://t.co/UQJvu3Mf4L
Bedouin Society in the Shadow of the War Conference
In July 2024, the Nagabiya Center, the Negev Coexistence Forum with Ben-Gurion University, hosted a conference in Be’er Sheva addressing post-war challenges for Bedouin communities in the Negev. https://t.co/kppbVN6PU7