Palestinian Wins $1 Million Teacher Prize for Life-Changing Lessons on Non-Violence
Meet the woman who grew up in a refugee camp and later opened a school to teach non-violence to kids–and just won Global Teacher of the Year.
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King Abdullah's Challenge to Congress: Act Now on Mid-East Peace
By any reasonable measure, King Abdullah's speech before a joint session of the U.S. Congress was smart and courageous. He spoke of Palestinian rights...
Jewish and Arab Children Stir Up Peace With Friendly Soccer Game
These kids from opposing communities became friendly competitors during a peace-driven soccer game organized in Brazil.
With ISIS Gone, Kurdish Lady Promises to Only Wear Red the Rest of Her Life
When ISIS fled her town, and took their gloomy dress code with them, this woman celebrated by declaring she'll only wear red for the rest of her life.
IKEA to Start Selling Homemade Textiles by Refugees
The textile line will provide over 200 flexible job positions to displaced Syrian refugees taking shelter in Jordan.
20 Women Elected in Saudi Arabia as Females Vote for the First Time
In a landmark election, 20 Saudi women were elected to public office for the first time–and Uber offered free rides to any who need to get to the polls.
Israelis and Palestinians: Taking Peace into their Own Hands
Numerous peace attempts between the lands of Israel and Palestine have failed, but one group decided to try something new for negotiations...
Saudi Arabia to Allow Women to Drive in Historic Decision
Activists are honking their horns after a sudden announcement from Saudi Arabia that will finally allow women to drive a car.
Amazing Turnaround as Saudi Leader Denounces Conservative Clerics in Push for Progressive Future
"70% of the Saudi population is under 30, and honestly we will not spend the next 30 years of our lives dealing with destructive ideas," said the prince.
Groundbreaking Invention Helps Workers Stay Cool in 122 Degree Heat
Workers building the World Cup stadiums in Qatar are now a lot more comfortable in the heat, thanks to this invention ironically powered by the sun.
Peace Being Sown Among Olive Trees
two Israeli rights groups - the Association for Civil Rights in Israel and Rabbis for Human Rights - filed a court petition and this season, an Israeli high court decision granted Palestinian farmers protection from settler violence giving Amer the ability to harvest the olives from his 60 trees.
Israeli and Palestinian Farmers Find Peace Through Olive Oil
While there is still harsh conflict in the Middle East, these farmers have found a peaceful middle ground through olive oil.
Palestinian Makes Hefty Donation to Israeli Hospital That Saved His Life
This senior official of the Palestinian Authority was so touched by the Rambam hospital's kindness, he made a large donation to the center last week.
Jewish Nurse Breastfeeds Palestinian Baby While Mother is Hospitalized
It didn't matter that this 9-month-old baby was Palestinian – a Jewish nurse chose to do "what every mother would do".
Palestinian Bus Driver Finds $10,000 and Returns it to Jewish Owner
This Arab bus driver didn't care that his passenger was Jewish – all he cared about was returning the man's rightful property to him.
Women Who Escaped ISIS Slavery Create Trained Battalion to Fight Back, Rescue Others
The 'Force of the Sun Ladies' are not going to hide while their fellow Yazidi women are enslaved – that's why they're training for a rescue mission.
More Peace Than Ever in Iraq: Incredible 80% Drop in Violence, Even During Ramadan
The first five months of 2018 have witnessed an astonishing drop in violence and deaths compared to the same time period in 2017.
The First Self-Defense Studio in the Middle East that Teaches Women to Fight Back
This female boxer was tired of women having to suffer abuse in her country – so she started the region's first ever self-defense studio for women.
Saudi Girls Get Gym Classes for the First Time (And Other Advances)
Saudi Arabia is changing slowly, but advances for women since 2005, including new gym classes in public schools for girls, portend a future with even more equality.
(WATCH) Israeli Soldiers Dance with Palestinians While on Patrol
A group of Israeli soldiers has danced up a storm of criticism after they were filmed boogying alongside Palestinians while on patrol in the West Bank. The soldiers were making their rounds in the city of Hebron last week when they entered a dance hall and joined dozens of Palestinian men dancing to the hit Gangnam Style.
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