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Hope from Jerusalem
A geopolitical tour with Ir Amim as part of the People’s Peace Summit

For decades, Jerusalem has been seen as a roadblock to peace. Diplomats and leaders have treated it as too sensitive to touch—"the J word" that could derail any negotiation. Meanwhile, the daily injustices faced by Palestinians in Jerusalem continue to deepen, largely unseen and unaddressed.

But Jerusalem is not just a flashpoint. It’s also where the largest populations of both Israelis and Palestinians live side by side—two peoples who each see it as their political capital and a spiritual center. This shared claim creates tension, but also interdependence and potential for mutual recognition.

At Ir Amim, we believe Jerusalem is not a problem to sidestep or relegate to the future, but a starting point and a key to resolving the conflict.

What if, instead of turning away, we actually faced the discrimination and inequality in the city? And what if the city so often portrayed as the heart of the conflict could actually point the way forward? What would it take for this place to become a model for a shared future, a catalyst for conflict resolution and a just and sustainable peace?

On Thursday, May 8, we invite you to see Jerusalem through our eyes. Join us for a tour of East Jerusalem, where we’ll visit key sites in the city—first to bear witness to the realities of segregation, displacement, and inequality on the ground. Then, together, we’ll envision how these same spaces could be transformed. We’ll imagine what a future of justice, true equality, and peace in the city could look like—one that embraces shared existence while respecting distinct national identities.

We’ll ask vital questions—both practical and visionary: What could Jerusalem look like under a future political agreement, in terms of territory, economy, religion, and society? What principles can guide us toward a shared, safe, and just city for all residents? And what can we learn from the people of Jerusalem—especially those marginalized today—about resilience and the struggle for freedom and equal rights?

The tour is part of the People’s Peace Summit in Jerusalem taking place between May 8-9, 2025. The summit includes panel discussions, workshops, cultural events and tours designed to shift the focus from pain and division toward concrete steps for ending the war and cycle of bloodshed, dismantling the occupation, and charting a path towards justice, peace, and reconciliation. 

Ir Amim’s tour contributes to that larger conversation. Through on-the-ground encounters, we’ll examine today’s realities— directly and honestly. From this place, we will imagine what peace after war can look like - for Jerusalem and for the rest of the land.

Join us and be part of a growing movement to imagine—and insist on—a just future for this beloved and contested city.

Tour Stops Include:
The Railway Park–Beit Safafa · Jabal al-Mukabber · Hinnom Valley–Silwan · Mount Scopus · Viewpoint over neighborhoods beyond the separation barrier

Date: Thursday, May 8
Time: 9:30 AM
Meeting Point: Liberty Bell Parking Lot
Type of Tour: Traveling by bus between sites with light walking at each stop

Guide: Shay Goren
Language: English
Symbolic Fee: 20 NIS

Ir Amim thanks the organizations, countries, and individuals who support our activities in pursuit of an agreed and fair future for Jerusalem. The majority of our funding comes from foreign governmental entities, as published on the Registrar of Associations website.

https://www.guidestar.org.il/organization/580361202/donations

Hope from Jerusalem
A geopolitical tour with Ir Amim as part of the People’s Peace Summit For decades, Jerusalem has been seen as a roadblock to peace. Diplomats and leaders have treated it as too sensitive to touch—"the J word" that could derail any negotiation. Meanwhile, the daily injustices faced by Palestinians in Jerusalem continue to deepen, largely unseen and unaddressed. But Jerusalem is not just a flashpoint. It’s also where the largest populations of both Israelis and Palestinians live side by side—two peoples who each see it as their political capital and a spiritual center. This shared claim creates tension, but also interdependence and potential for mutual recognition. At Ir Amim, we believe Jerusalem is not a problem to sidestep or relegate to the future, but a starting point and a key to resolving the conflict. What if, instead of turning away, we actually faced the discrimination and inequality in the city? And what if the city so often portrayed as the heart of the conflict could actually point the way forward? What would it take for this place to become a model for a shared future, a catalyst for conflict resolution and a just and sustainable peace? On Thursday, May 8, we invite you to see Jerusalem through our eyes. Join us for a tour of East Jerusalem, where we’ll visit key sites in the city—first to bear witness to the realities of segregation, displacement, and inequality on the ground. Then, together, we’ll envision how these same spaces could be transformed. We’ll imagine what a future of justice, true equality, and peace in the city could look like—one that embraces shared existence while respecting distinct national identities. We’ll ask vital questions—both practical and visionary: What could Jerusalem look like under a future political agreement, in terms of territory, economy, religion, and society? What principles can guide us toward a shared, safe, and just city for all residents? And what can we learn from the people of Jerusalem—especially those marginalized today—about resilience and the struggle for freedom and equal rights? The tour is part of the People’s Peace Summit in Jerusalem taking place between May 8-9, 2025. The summit includes panel discussions, workshops, cultural events and tours designed to shift the focus from pain and division toward concrete steps for ending the war and cycle of bloodshed, dismantling the occupation, and charting a path towards justice, peace, and reconciliation.  Ir Amim’s tour contributes to that larger conversation. Through on-the-ground encounters, we’ll examine today’s realities— directly and honestly. From this place, we will imagine what peace after war can look like - for Jerusalem and for the rest of the land. Join us and be part of a growing movement to imagine—and insist on—a just future for this beloved and contested city. Tour Stops Include:
The Railway Park–Beit Safafa · Jabal al-Mukabber · Hinnom Valley–Silwan · Mount Scopus · Viewpoint over neighborhoods beyond the separation barrier Tour Details Date: Thursday, May 8
Time: 9:30 AM
Meeting Point: Liberty Bell Parking Lot
Type of Tour: Traveling by bus between sites with light walking at each stop Guide: Shay Goren
Language: English
Symbolic Fee: 20 NIS Register now—spaces are limited! Ir Amim thanks the organizations, countries, and individuals who support our activities in pursuit of an agreed and fair future for Jerusalem. The majority of our funding comes from foreign governmental entities, as published on the Registrar of Associations website. https://www.guidestar.org.il/organization/580361202/donations 