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Stay in the loop with stories that matter—updates from our reconciliation projects, upcoming events, and real-life glimpses of peacebuilding in action. From local workshops to international forums, this is where we share the heart of what’s happening and how you can be part of the journey toward lasting change.

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Stay updated with Musalaha’s latest news and events as we share impactful stories, project updates, and upcoming opportunities to engage in our reconciliation efforts. From workshops to peacebuilding forums, join us in fostering dialogue, building bridges, and contributing to lasting change in the region.

Posted 2 months ago

Forgiveness as Responsibility September Newsletter 2025 In Judaism, the month of Elul and Yom Kippur are devoted to personal and collective reflection. It is a season for turning inward, asking forgiveness from God and from one another, and seeking reconciliation and...

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Posted 3 months ago

From Shared Pain to Shared Purpose August Newsletter 2025 When I, Aseel, first joined Musalaha a little over a year ago, I quickly noticed that our intra-reconciliation programs between Palestinian only consisted of people from Muslim and Christian backgrounds. As someone who...

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Posted 4 months ago

Waiting for Aid, Dying of Hunger July Newsletter 2025 The unholiness of the Holy Land is evident in the gruesomeness of war, oppression, and destruction. However, it never occurred to me that, in my lifetime, I would witness a famine...

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Posted 5 months ago

What the Bombs Revealed June Newsletter 2025   As the political and humanitarian crisis in Gaza remains unresolved, we are witnessing a troubling escalation of violence across the region. On June 13, Israel launched a surprise air campaign on Iran, striking...

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Posted 6 months ago

The Cost of our Freedom May Newsletter 2025 Spring is in the air, and here in Israel, springtime is always connected to Pesach—Passover—at least for the Jewish majority, of which I’m a part. In fact, “The Spring Holiday” is one of...

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Reconciliation is Not Neutrality
Posted 9 months agoNancy Mkaabal

Reconciliation is Not Neutrality February 2025 Newsletter   The first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, under which dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees were freed, reached its expiration date on Saturday. Hamas insists that negotiations include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of Gaza they still occupy and a permanent…

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A Hollow Joy: Reflections on Gaza’s Ceasefire
Posted 10 months agoNancy Mkaabal

We have elections next month, the fourth elections in two years. As a result, we are experiencing political unrest from both governmental instability and the pandemic.

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Muslim-Christian Civil Society
Posted 12 months agoMaaike Machiels

Project Manager – Muslim-Christian Civil Society (Full or Part-time) Job Description Project Manager - Muslim Christian Civil Society (Full or Part-time) Job level: Manager Accountable to: Programs Director Location: Bethlehem District Introduction:  Established in 1990, Musalaha is a faith-based organization that teaches, trains, and facilitates reconciliation mainly between Israelis and Palestinians from diverse ethnic and…

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APPOINTMENT AS NETWORK COORDINATOR FOR MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
Posted 5 years agoMaaike Machiels

We are happy to announce that our Executive Director, Dr. Salim Munayer, has accepted a new role as the Network Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa for the Peace and Reconciliation Network (PRN).

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FREEDOM FROM HATRED
Posted 5 years agoMaaike Machiels

We have elections next month, the fourth elections in two years. As a result, we are experiencing political unrest from both governmental instability and the pandemic.

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Looking Back, Being Present, Thinking Forward: GRATITUDE FOR 30 YEARS OF RECONCILIATION WITH MUSALAHA
Posted 5 years agoMaaike Machiels

Musalaha is celebrating 30 years of reconciliation work in Palestine/Israel and this year is particularly different with the Coronavirus.

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WHEN CHRISTMAS IS THREATENING
Posted 5 years agoMaaike Machiels

I was on my way to enter my house when a neighbour stopped me and pointed to my Christmas tree that was visible from the window...

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THE LIMIT OF OUR SOLIDARITY
Posted 5 years agoMaaike Machiels

As the advent season is coming up, we began to discuss as a family about who we will invite and host for Christmas in our home...

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STRATEGY MEETING 2020 – A VISION OF RECONCILIATION
Posted 5 years agoMaaike Machiels

The Musalaha board and staff gathered in August for the 2020 strategy meeting...

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