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Can Innovation Unify Across Divides? Three Israeli-Palestinian Initiatives Show Peace Is Possible


Published on 2024-12-27 18:02:09 - Forbes
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  • Startups are trailblazing a new path that demonstrates "coexistence can lead to prosperity, safety, and self-determination for all."

The article by Hessie Jones on Forbes discusses three initiatives aimed at fostering peace between Israelis and Palestinians through innovation and collaboration. The first initiative, Start-Up Nation Central, connects Israeli and Palestinian tech entrepreneurs, promoting economic cooperation and mutual understanding. The second, Tech2Peace, focuses on educational programs that bring together young people from both communities to learn coding and technology, encouraging dialogue and friendship. Lastly, EcoPeace Middle East works on environmental projects that require cooperation across borders, demonstrating that shared challenges can lead to shared solutions. These initiatives illustrate that despite political conflicts, there are avenues for unity and peace through shared goals and collaborative efforts in technology, education, and environmental conservation.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/hessiejones/2024/12/24/can-innovation-unify-across-divides-three-israeli-palestinian-initiatives-say-peace-is-possible/ ]