Arab-Jewish relations in the country have been strained over recent months in light of Operation Protective Edge against Hamas in Gaza, following years of growing radicalization of some in Israel’s Arab leadership. Riots opposing the war in Gaza often resulted in violence, with injuries to police and protesters arrested.
Many Arab-Israeli leaders criticize the government and society of discrimination; many Jewish leaders criticize Arab citizens of Israel for hostility towards the Jewish state.
This tour to Wadi Ara will explore attitudes and relations between Israel’s Jewish and Arab communities in light of the political and security situations which challenge the coexistence in the area.
