New Approaches to Conflict Management in Israeli Society - Foundation Office Israel
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Furthermore, the course has offered a public affairs impact through an on-going culminating seminar, for the past 13 years, in the mixed Jewish-Arab city of Akko. The emphasis has been on inter-religious and intercultural dialogue involving key actors such as the city's deputy mayors from both the Jewish and Arab sectors, leading Rabbis and Sheikhs, conflict management mediators and municipal officials.
While Akko had been considered a “model” for mixed Jewish-Arab cities in Israel, the tragic and violent events of May 2021 also severely affected relations within Akko, which was originally considered largely immune to such internal violence and inter-group hostility. However owing to the dedication of the Mediation Center, other NGO’s and municipal and religious leadership the city has been making marked efforts towards social reconstruction and healing. Thus this year’s Seminar will provide a unique opportunity to participate in the process of rebuilding Jewish-Arab relations and
partnership in the city as the students and participating faculty engage with key actors on the ground and better understand key dynamics currently taking place.