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| − | Standing Together emerged from the 2011 social justice protests. Many founders were associated with [[Hadash]] and the [[Communist Party of Israel]]. It has grown into Israel's largest Jewish-Arab grassroots movement, particularly visible during periods of heightened conflict.<ref name=" | + | Standing Together emerged from the 2011 social justice protests. Many founders were associated with [[Hadash]] and the [[Communist Party of Israel]]. It has grown into Israel's largest Jewish-Arab grassroots movement, particularly visible during periods of heightened conflict.<ref name="972mag">[https://www.972mag.com/standing-together-israel-palestinians-10-years/ +972 Magazine]</ref> |
== Founders == | == Founders == | ||
| − | Key founders include [[Alon-Lee Green]] (Jewish-Israeli co-director) and Palestinian activists. The movement was established by individuals active in Hadash and social justice campaigns.<ref name=" | + | Key founders include [[Alon-Lee Green]] (Jewish-Israeli co-director) and Palestinian activists. The movement was established by individuals active in Hadash and social justice campaigns.<ref name="972mag" /> |
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| Sweden || Sweden | | Sweden || Sweden | ||
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| − | | United Kingdom || | + | | United Kingdom || [[UK Friends of Standing Together]] |
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| United States || Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Colorado; Los Angeles, CA; Minnesota; Monterey Bay, CA; New York and Tri State Area; Philadelphia, PA; Research Triangle Park, NC; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Vermont; Washington DC; Western Massachusetts | | United States || Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Colorado; Los Angeles, CA; Minnesota; Monterey Bay, CA; New York and Tri State Area; Philadelphia, PA; Research Triangle Park, NC; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Vermont; Washington DC; Western Massachusetts | ||
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Israeli Jewish-Arab grassroots movement for peace, equality and social justice
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| Type | Grassroots movement |
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| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Israel |
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| Website | standing-together.org |
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Standing Together (Hebrew: Omdim Beyachad, Arabic: Naqif Maan) is an Israeli Jewish-Arab grassroots movement founded in 2015. It organises joint Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel against the occupation, for peace, equality, and social justice. The movement emphasises bilingual messaging, street-level organising, and building political power through mass action.[1]
History
Standing Together emerged from the 2011 social justice protests. Many founders were associated with Hadash and the Communist Party of Israel. It has grown into Israel's largest Jewish-Arab grassroots movement, particularly visible during periods of heightened conflict.[2]
Founders
Key founders include Alon-Lee Green (Jewish-Israeli co-director) and Palestinian activists. The movement was established by individuals active in Hadash and social justice campaigns.[2]
Branches worldwide
| Country/Region | Branch/Chapter |
|---|---|
| Argentina | Argentina |
| Australia | Melbourne; Sydney |
| Belgium | Belgium |
| Canada | Kootenays; London, ON; Manitoba; Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; Toronto, ON; Vancouver, BC |
| France | France |
| Germany | Berlin |
| Sweden | Sweden |
| United Kingdom | UK Friends of Standing Together |
| United States | Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Colorado; Los Angeles, CA; Minnesota; Monterey Bay, CA; New York and Tri State Area; Philadelphia, PA; Research Triangle Park, NC; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Vermont; Washington DC; Western Massachusetts |
Criticism
Standing Together faces criticism from both the Israeli right (for opposing occupation) and some pro-Palestinian activists and the BDS movement. The BDS National Committee has accused it of "normalisation", claiming it whitewashes Israel's policies by focusing on internal equality and partnership rather than full isolation of Israel through boycott, divestment and sanctions. Critics argue its approach distracts from accountability for the occupation and Gaza conflict.[3][4]