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| The Palestine-Israel Journal is a quarterly of MIDDLE EAST PUBLICATIONS, a registered non-profit organization (No. 58-023862-4). | ||
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              Hisham Awartani Danny Rubinstein Sam'an Khoury Boaz Evron Walid Salem Ari Rath Zahra Khalidi Daniel Bar-Tal Ammar AbuZayyad Galit Hasan-Rokem Khaled Abu Aker Galia Golan Nazmi Ju’beh Gershon Baskin Edy Kaufman Ata Qaymari Benjamin Pogrund Nafez Nazzal Simcha Bahiri Nadia Naser-Najjab Dan Jacobson Jumana Jaouni Dan Leon Anat Cygielman Khuloud Khayyat Dajani Izhak Schnell |
The Next Generation Young Palestinians and Israelis Look Towards the Future 
Table of Contents Editorial by Ziad AbuZayyad and by Hillel Schenker Focus The violation of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories strikes at the very heart of Israeli democracy and is eroding the state from within. by Meir Margalit The future depends on the future young leaders of Palestine and Israel who have far more influence over their elders than the elders have over them. by Yossi Sarid The Simcha Bahiri Youth Essay Prize Contest ceremony brought together Israeli and Palestinian students to share their visions, while PIJ founding co-editor Victor Cygielman was remembered for his courage and dedication. by Alessandra Da Pra A youth-based Doubt Forum would increase the capacity to think in new directions and can change the political reality of the region. by Maya Yechieli Wind The healing process between Israelis and Palestinians will take time, but pre-existing youth peace groups can be prime movers towards full reconciliation. by Khadrah Jean Jaser AbuZant We should reject accepted truths and media bias; instead, we should engage in critical thinking and challenge dangerous social hegemony. by Naomi Mark A letter from a Palestinian youth to his Israeli counterpart evokes their shared humanity and dreams. by Omar Nada Learning Arabic language and history is vital for overcoming the fear of Arabs and bridging the distance between them and Israelis in the region. by Neriyah Mark Young people should actively seek knowledge and understanding of the other side and encourage others to do the same. by Zain Masri The greatest challenge for Middle East youth is the lack of faith in their ability to resolve the conlict; one solution is leadership development through voluntarism. by Lipaz Ben-Yitzhak Two friends grow, change and begin to appreciate one another in light of their respective experiences of the Gaza War. by Rami Samandar It is the small initiatives that can bring about historic transformations between Israelis and Palestinians. by Merav Cohen Gaza has had its share of suffering. Will it ever know peace? by Jawidah Mansour Israeli and Palestinian youth can challenge the status quo and build bridges by engaging in a variety of joint activities. by Ofek Ravid Common characteristics and aspirations unite youths on both sides of the conflict, which can encourage concerted efforts towards the achievement of peace. by Mahmoud Jabari In order to achieve peace, the youth must do away with old patterns of thought and effect a fundamental change in attitude. by Reut Cohen Palestinian and Israeli youth have a role to play in achieving reconciliation, but civil society and political and religious leaders must also assume their responsibilities. by Jeries Bassir Public opinion on both sides must change and Israelis and Palestinians must accept that there is no alternative to living together, side by side in peace. by Karnit Malka Restructuring the Israeli education system to promote understanding of Arabic culture will help disrupt preconceived notions and enhance the prospects for peace. by Gal Amram Viewpoint By supporting one another in taking a principled stand against injustice, young people can become a powerful force to end the occupation. by Lotahn Raz It is time to take action; change will happen through all of us holding hands and walking together to end the occupation. by Dalia Labadi By helping the olive harvest in a Palestinian village next to a settlement, a former soldier takes a stand against the occupying apparatus he was once part of. by Lior Sheffer The third intifada is a non-violent struggle for freedom and equality that undermines the “us vs. them” mentality and is embraced by all sides — the intifada that will succeed. by Sahar Vardi Remembering Dan Leon Dan Leon was a heart-warming friend and “never less than a nice guy” who strove tirelessly for harmony and reconciliation with the Palestinians. by Lynne R. Banks During his seven years with the Palestine-Israel Journal, Dan Leon never wavered in his belief in its work and used to appreciate coexistence on the individual level. by Yosi Leon by Dan Leon |
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