Moving forward together
22/05/19
The 135,000 members in our movement make me proud. In the last three months our actions and campaigns reached more than 750,000 Israeli citizens - through social networks, the media, and on the ground. Thanks to the incredible mobilization of our members we spurred a public conversation about the occupation, fought back against incitement, and advanced Arab-Jewish partnership. I’m excited to share some of what we accomplished together:
We saw the occupation in Hebron: 200 Israelis joined us on a mega-tour to Hebron with Breaking the Silence, and we put up thousands of posters throughout the country calling the candidates to come and see the occupation first hand. We filmed a short video - which reached nearly 200,000 Israelis - where Palestinian residents of Hebron call on Israeli voters to remember them in the polling booth, and vote to end the occupation.


We built a bridge with Gaza’s youth: Just weeks before the elections, when rockets were falling and the Israeli army bombarded Gaza, we organized a deeply moving and unprecedented video call with young activists in Gaza. Some 200 Israeli citizens joined live, and nearly 40,000 more viewed the short videos we made. In the face of escalating violence we managed to bring a message of hope, and lift some of the most silenced voices - those of Gaza’s residents - to the center of the election debate.


Like many of us, I woke up on the 10th of April worried and concerned about our future. But I also know that our community is stronger, bigger, and more determined than ever - and I have faith in each of us, that we will be able to turn this power into real change. It will take time and patience, and most importantly, it will require the continued commitment of each and every one of us. I know that together we can do it.
Raluca on behalf of the entire Zazim team