Jewish-Arab school in Israel wins global prize for overcoming adversity

November 4, 2023 Article

A bilingual and integrated Jewish-Arab school in Israel has won a global education prize in recognition of its efforts to heal longstanding divisions. The Max Rayne Hand In Hand Jerusalem School – where Jewish and Arab students learn together in both Hebrew and Arabic – has been crowned winner of the T4 Education World’s Best […]

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Jewish-Arab school in Israel wins global prize for overcoming adversity

November 4, 2023 Article

A bilingual and integrated Jewish-Arab school in Israel has won a global education prize in recognition of its efforts to heal longstanding divisions. The Max Rayne Hand In Hand Jerusalem School – where Jewish and Arab students learn together in both Hebrew and Arabic – has been crowned winner of the T4 Education World’s Best […]

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Teenager killed after twin blasts strike near bus stops in Jerusalem

November 23, 2022 Article

A teenager has died and at least 18 others have been hurt after two explosions near bus stops in Jerusalem, in what police said were suspected attacks by Palestinians. The first blast occurred near a bus stop on the edge of the city, where many commuters gather during rush hour. The second detonation took place […]

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Israel’s prime minister has no plans to change rules at sacred Jerusalem site

July 19, 2021 Article

Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett is not changing the norms at a contested site in Jerusalem to allow Jewish prayer there, his office said, following comments that sparked angry reactions a day earlier. Mr Bennett, Israel’s new premier, had raised concerns on Sunday when he said Israel was committed to protecting “freedom of worship” for […]

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Dozens arrested after night of chaos in Jerusalem

April 23, 2021 Article

A total of 44 people have been arrested and 20 Israeli police officers were injured on a night of chaos in Jerusalem, as security forces clashed with Palestinians angry about Ramadan restrictions and Jewish extremists who held an anti-Arab march nearby. Tensions have risen in recent days in Jerusalem, which has long been a flashpoint […]

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