It is not a secret that Israel has been moving rightward on the political spectrum for the past twenty years. This political trend has not plagued only this small country in the Middle East, but caught up to Europe and the US as well.
Read moreEMIS’ Junior Mediators | By Yael Filus
Through an intensive training program facilitated by The Charney Resolution Center, EMIS, and Gome-Gevim mediation company, 13 students of EMIS obtained their junior mediation certification, equipped with essential conflict resolution skills to enact positive change in their communities under the guidance of instructor Limor Sessler.
Read moreWater, Peace, and Jisr A-Zarqua | By Yael Filus
Yael Filus decided to film a short video centered around the themes of water, peace, and conflict. Water, being one of the main disputes in the Israeli Palestinian conflict, became a very controversial topic in the midst of the Israel - Gaza war.
Read moreA Letter to Greta by Yael Filus
Yael Filus expressed her opinion on Greta Thunberg's criticism of Israel's militant response following Hamas's actions on October 7th, 2023, and how Thunberg's actions can be dangerous for all those experiencing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Read moreThe War on Our Environment | By Yael Filus
In the midst of the Israel-Gaza war, my focus has been predominantly on the conflict's human toll and political implications. However, it's hard to ignore that COP ‘28 commenced last Thursday: disconcerting budgetary decisions were quietly approved during this period, such as a 15 million Shekel investment in the prevention of assimilation.
Read moreSocial Media and Perception | by Yael Filus
Yael Filus sharing her concerns about the prevalence of hatred in social media posts and the perpetual cycle of emotionally charged content fueled by algorithms, which distorts perceptions of the war.
Read moreReflections on Feelings | Yael Ranel Filus
Yael Ranel Filus, an EMIS graduate and CRC’s newest intern and Director’s Assistant, wrote an article sharing her feelings, reflecting a profound sense of shame and internal conflict since the War in Israel.
Read moreOctober 7th 2023 | Yael Ranel Filus
On October 7th, at 06:38 in the morning, I woke up to the sound of an alarm. Running to the stairs on the second landing of my old building like always. The alarm was familiar, the conversations with the neighbours were as well. Absurdly, the booming sounds and the high pitched alarm are all quite normal to me. But as I went back inside, behind my parents, I was surprised to realise that what was happening was as far from normal as possible.
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