AI Pulse
Since October 7th and the war that followed, trust between Israelis and Palestinians has reached record lows. At the same time, a return to the pre-war status quo is no longer an option. ALLMEP’s latest research initiative, AI Pulse, connects civil society, peacebuilders, and the broader Israeli and Palestinian publics—groups with few opportunities for dialogue today—to better understand local perspectives, values, and visions for the future, and to come up with new strategies to bring sustainable peace.
In partnership with the high-tech firm Remesh AI, AI Pulse uses AI-driven technology to facilitate a series of large-scale, structured online conversations. Participants share their perspectives in their own words and language and vote on statements made by others.
AI algorithms then analyze responses in real time to identify shared values, areas of division, and actionable insights. Learn more in this helpful tutorial from Andrew Konya from Remesh AI.
Our Activities
AI Pulse is not a one-time study—it’s an ongoing initiative. We continuously conduct dialogues and polling exercises with the public, adapting in real time to unfolding events. Our findings are shared with regional and international stakeholders to inform peacebuilding strategies and policymaking. The goal is to understand where the public actually stands—rather than relying on dominant narratives—and to help civil society, governments, and the international community adjust their programs and strategies based on data-driven insights.
- most recent exercise
Israeli Public Perspectives on Regional Normalization
This follow-up survey builds on themes from our April study, testing public responses to a potential regional deal linking normalization with Arab states to the establishment of a Palestinian state. We found that openness to such a framework not only held steady—it increased across political divides. Overall, 75% of Israeli adults expressed openness to the deal, highlighting significant potential for public alignment with diplomatic efforts.
Phase 1: Civil Society Peacebuilders
Who: Over 400 Israeli and Palestinian civil society peacebuilders
What: We conducted three uni-national sessions, followed by a groundbreaking multinational dialogue—the largest of its kind since the war began—bringing together Jewish-Israelis, Palestinians from the Occupied Territories, and Palestinian citizens of Israel. We identified both common ground and points of divergence across key areas such as shared values, visions for the future, and redlines. The findings highlighted the field’s resilience and revealed a strong consensus on key topics crucial for building a transformative movement.
Output: Read the Phase I Summary Report
Phase 2: Broader Public Engagement
Who: Starting with the general public in Israel, expanding soon to Palestinian society, with future cross-border studies planned.
What: We shifted to broader public engagement through a series of uni-national studies aimed at understanding public perspectives on the war, pathways to a lasting solution, and key societal values, among other topics.
