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25 ViZionaries: Mustapha Ezzarghani - No. 14

Founded the Moroccan-Israeli Friendship Association, endeavoring to strengthen ties between Muslims and Jews and between Morocco and Israel 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mustapha Ezzarghani, founder of the Moroccan-Israeli Friendship Association
DUDU TASSA (left) and Jonny Greenwood will perform material from their acclaimed collaborative project ‘Jarak Qaribak.’

Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood, Dudu Tassa to kick off Jerusalem Oud Festival

The festival will take place from November 5-12, bringing together musicians from Israel and abroad for 16 performances at the Jerusalem Theatre, Khan Theater, and Confederation House.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Children at Beersheba’s Hagar bilingual school read together

Should we still learn foreign languages? - opinion

Artificial intelligence is quietly challenging one of education’s oldest assumptions. For thousands of years, if you wanted to understand other people, you had to learn their language.

|ByDORON KORNBLUTH
People hold a giant Israeli national flag at the Western Wall in Jerusalem Old City, on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026.

Herut Davidson on Arabic, social media, and bridge-building across the Middle East

Social media has become both a battleground and an opportunity. Traditional media often leaves citizens dependent on dominant narratives, while social platforms allow individuals to speak directly.

|ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE  

Elmina Children’s Theater Festival: An oasis of coexistence in Jaffa

All shows at Jaffa Port Warehouse (Mahsan). NIS 60 (NIS 55 at pre-booking *6119.) https://www.elminajaffa.com/festival/ (Hebrew and Arabic site).

DECEMBER 17, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
THE ELMINA Children’s Theater Festival’s production of ‘That Round Thing.’

Colonel Avichay Adraee thanks Lebanese journalist for praise on his anti-Hezbollah efforts

“Avichay speaks excellently. Everyone can understand him. He does a great job and looks friendly. Always kind and polite with a human approach, he also understands Lebanese humor.”

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByEYAL GREEN
Avichay Adraee: Israel's face to the Arab world

Druze Maccabi TLV fan misleads Amsterdam attackers by speaking Arabic

When the violent attacks erupted on the city’s streets, Asad spoke fluent Arabic to mislead attackers and protect Israeli fans.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Melhem Asad

Anti-Israel activists argue IDF mistranslated Arabic in footage of abduction of Israeli women

The debate is over the word "sabaya," which, depending on its spelling and slight pronunciation differences, can mean either young woman or sex slave.

MAY 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian members of Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement seen next to a memorial named “Shehab Field,” a drone made by al-Qassam, in Gaza City, September 21, 2022.

Journalists Union demands Communications Ministry stop 'hunting' Arab journalists

Several Arabic-speaking journalists were questioned by police after they were suspected of broadcasting for Al-Jazeera.

MAY 19, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi presents his reform in the communication market to journalists, in Jerusalem, July 17, 2023.

US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy

"I resigned April 2024 after 18 years of distinguished service in opposition to the United States' Gaza policy," she wrote on social media website LinkedIn.

APRIL 26, 2024ByREUTERS
Hala Rharrit, former spokeswoman in Arabic for the US State Department, who resigned April 24, 2024 over policy related to the war between Israel and Hamas and its allies.

Changing mindset: New program teaches Israeli students Arabic language and culture

The program was founded on the realization that Israelis need to better connect with their neighbors in the region.

APRIL 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli students at the JCPA inauguration of the "Speak Middle East Program"

‘BBC Arabic treats Israeli guests disgracefully, spreads misinformation,’ interviewees say

Multiple Jewish interviewees point out their disgraceful treatment by BBC Arabic. The corporation’s complaint system came under scrutiny several times according to a spokesperson.

MARCH 4, 2024ByOHAD MERLIN
BBC HEADQUARTERS in London

Palestinian prisoner writes book in Israeli prison, nominated for award

While in prison, Basim Khandaqji wrote a book that was nominated for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Basim Khandaqji and the cover of his book, "A Mask, The Colour of the Sky"

This man is Israel's face and voice to the Arabic-speaking world

Avichay Adraee is Israel’s face to the Arab world, as the country seeks to confront Hamas lies with truth.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Avichay Adraee: Israel's face to the Arab world