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.

|BySAMER SINIJLAWI
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

The road to that peace must be paved by Israelis and Palestinians who are courageous enough to stand up together.

|ByGERSHON BASKIN
Eldridge Street Synagogue, New York

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

Now in its third decade, the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions hosted by Kazakhstan is a rare forum for dialogue across religious, ethnic, and geopolitical divides.

|ByAKAN RAKHMETULLIN
Attendees at the Declaration Signing.

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

The eight leaders promised to ensure that there is a viable and open relationship between the Muslim and Jewish communities and to work to develop difficult discussions and mutual understanding.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

This IDF soldier knows that you need to know

Nadav Weinberg travels to US college campuses, educating students about ethical codes of IDF, advocating for Israel, creating dialogue.

NOVEMBER 4, 2011ByLAUREN SCHMIDT, ISRAEL CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER
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Knesset Speaker's Prize awarded to free loan advocate

"This prize goes to those who give with all their heart to the helpless ones among us," Rivlin says.

OCTOBER 31, 2011ByLAHAV HARKOV
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Arab League stops short of suspending Syria, urges dialogue

Syria "has reservations" about call for dialogue, says "it is capable of running its own affairs and security."

OCTOBER 17, 2011ByREUTERS
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Encountering Peace: To be suspect

The present political environment makes 1989 look like child’s play.

JANUARY 17, 2011ByGERSHON BASKIN
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Catholics, Israelis discuss Christians in Holy Land

Vatican synod brought openness in dialogue between religions, despite Israeli media focus on comments about Jews no longer being chosen people.

DECEMBER 16, 2010ByJONAH MANDEL
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It takes two to tango, bitter Shalom tells Palestinians

NOVEMBER 10, 2010By RON FRIEDMAN
Sheikh Naim Kassem