Dialogue

The story that traps us: Why Israel's and Palestine's elections need a new conversation - opinion

The coming elections may open a political door unlike any we have seen for a generation.

An elderly Palestinian man fills out his ballot before casting his vote at a polling station during municipal elections in the West Bank city of Hebron on April 25, 2026.
THEN-PRIME minister Ehud Barak (R) jokingly pushes Palestinian president Yasser Arafat (L) into the Laurel cabin on the grounds of Camp David during peace talks in 2000.

No more secret Israeli-Palestinian meetings: Time for peace efforts in broad daylight - opinion

Eldridge Street Synagogue, New York

When diplomacy falters, religious dialogue can still hold the line - opinion

Attendees at the Declaration Signing.

Manchester’s Jewish and Muslim leaders sign declaration of hope, respect


Willingness of Muslim leaders to denounce anti-Semitsm

Last March, in the wake of the killings in Toulouse, large numbers of French Muslims took part in interfaith demonstrations.

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Ground rules for talking politics with your peers

Discussing politics with those whose views differ from your own can be very productive if done the right way.

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The cost of hate

Resentment, rage and the desire to lash out at others no longer threatening us make us slaves to the past.

Jonathan Sacks and Pope 370

On Ramadan, time to combat hatred

Ramadan is the ideal time to speak out against hatred, intolerance, violence and extremism in all their forms.

Muslims shop for Ramadan decorations in Jerusalem.

Time to stop bad-mouthing haredim and to open a dialogue

There are many non-accusatory questions that both sides should ask, because without the answers they will remain forever at odds.

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Creating Dialogue

In the interest of integrating art into the broader social context, the Israeli Center for Digital Art in Holon considers it vital to collaborate on the local, national and international level.

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A (virtual) museum visit

Online social media platforms are changing the way museums, especially those in Israel, relate to their visitors.

The Tower of David Museum Web page

China rebukes Iran for France, UK oil ban

IAEA inspectors arrive in Tehran for meetings on nuclear program; Chinese Foreign Ministry.

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Muslim Brotherhood repeats: No talks with Israel

Spokesman says dialogue with Jewish state ‘not up for discussion.’

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Metzger, Cyprus archbishop pledge to deepen ties

Joint declaration affirms illegitimacy of doctrine of collective Jewish guilt for death of Jesus, highlights commitment to good relations.

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