After Oct. 7, Israeli and Palestinian civil societies’ pro-peace role is more important than ever. Yael Patir, November 5, 2024

After Oct. 7, Israeli and Palestinian civil societies’ pro-peace role is more important than ever. Yael Patir, November 5, 2024

The need for a civil society comeback

For pro-peace civil society organizations to make a positive impact in the wake of this grim reality, they should reassess what conflict transformation means for Israelis and Palestinians, build new narratives, engage new actors, and renew their focus on the political arena, to create conditions that are more favorable to peace.

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Yael Patir was the former Chief of Staff to Israel’s Minister for Regional Cooperation, J Street Israel Director, and Israel Co-Director of the Palestinian Israeli Peace NGO Forum.

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