In the West Bank, Palestinians and Israelis live close to one another – yet in separate universes. A program called Roots is changing that reality, fostering a grassroots movement of understanding, nonviolence and transformation among Israelis and Palestinians. Roots is a unique collaboration of local Palestinians and Israelis, building a model for coexistence. Their vision is a…
PHOTO: Heather Johnston, U.S. Israel Education Association executive director, speaks at Wednesday’s forum alongside Ashraf Jabari, a Palestinian, and Avi Zimmerman, an Israeli, the two of whom are cofounders of the Judea Samaria Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Photo by Eitan Tal An initiative aimed at advancing economic opportunities in the West Bank was launched…
Pictured above: Shiloh, in Samaria, is one of the locations Airbnb had removed from their listings. Airbnb announced today (Dec. 17) that it has suspended the implementation of its prior decision to remove listings in Jewish settlements in the West Bank, after sending a senior delegation to Israel to negotiate with Tourism Minister Yariv Levin….
Pictured above: Shiloh, in Samaria, is one of the locations removed from Airbnb’ listings. UPDATE 12/17/18: Airbnb announced today that it has suspended the implementation of its prior decision to remove listings in Jewish settlements in the West Bank, after sending a senior delegation to Israel to negotiate with Tourism Minister Yariv Levin. “Our policy…
