Why, despite Gaza's carnage, I still have hope for Israel and Palestine

Why, despite Gaza's carnage, I still have hope for Israel and Palestine

I come from a country and a continent where thinking in nationalities and ethnicities has brought immeasurable pain, suffering and death. But conversely, doing the opposite – building on what unites rather what divides – has brought the longest period of peace and prosperity in history

From Ancient Claims to Modern Catastrophe: The Ongoing Israel–Palestine Crisis

The Israel-Palestine conflict traces its origins to ancient times, when the land known as Canaan became central to both Jewish and Arab heritage. Around 1000 BCE, the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah emerged, anchoring Jewish identity to the region. Over centuries, the area was conquered by empires—Babylonian, Persian, Greek, and Roman—each leaving its mark. The Romans renamed the land “Palestine” after suppressing Jewish revolts, while Islamic rule…

Peace must not wait - civil leaders in Israel and Palestine call for an end to war

Since October 2023, more than 118,000 people have been injured in Gaza. Image: Shutterstock Despite overwhelming violence and despair, civil society leaders across Israel and Palestine are working together to demand a lasting peace By Maya Savir Maya Savir is a well-respected author, speaker and leader based in Tel Aviv, specialising in human rights, development, conflict resolution and peace building Nearly 60,000 Palestinians are thought to ha…