Standing Together

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Standing Together will  increase voter turnout within Arab-Palestinian society in Israel by positioning bereaved families and victims of violence and crime as central figures in the call to vote. The strategy operates on two levels. 

• Firstly, Standing Together will use a comprehensive social media and advertising campaign linking community commitment and solidarity with bereaved families to the civic duty of voting to increase turnout in Arab-Palestinian communities.   We  expose 1.5 million people in Arab society to the campaign’s core messages.
• Secondly, Standing Together will organize a massive "Get Out The Vote" (GOTV) campaign specifically targeting Arab youth and women during the week of the elections and on Election Day itself. By increasing turnout from this important sector of Israeli society, we hope to help ensure fair, democratic, and equal Knesset elections in 2026.   We aim to enlisting and training 1,000 community leaders, all of whom are members of bereaved families, personally engage 200,000 young people and women, and indirectly mobilize 300,000 more through WhatsApp in the week leading up to the elections.

THE FACTS: Voter turnout among Arab citizens in Israel has historically been characterized by a low turnout in national elections as compared to local elections. In fact, turnout in national elections have faced a volatile decline, fluctuating between a record high of 64.8% in 2020 and a historic low of 44.6% in 2021. This persistent participation gap in national elections—which stood at 53.2% in the most recent 2022 cycle—is largely rooted in systemic political alienation, a perceived lack of parliamentary efficacy, and a sense of "second-class" citizenship that leads many to view the Knesset as disconnected from their immediate safety and civil needs. In this context, the upcoming 2026 election represents a critical strategic juncture; the unification of the Joint List and the widespread feeling that existing parties have failed to take action to address the crisis of violence in crime in the Arab community, Arab voters have the opportunity to turn from a marginalized electorate into a decisive, "kingmaker" political force. On the other hand, these opportunities are challenged by the Israeli Right’s longstanding efforts to dissuade Arabs from voting and entrenched skepticism of the Israeli political system. 

Thank you for your willingness to support Standing Together in the fight for peace, equality, social and climate justice in Israel-Palestine! Your support will directly help increase their grassroots efforts.

For more information and opportunities to get involved, please contact Renato Beginsky (Renato.Beginsky@Standing-Together.org).  

Here are detailed instructions on making a tax-deductible donation according to your preferred method:

By Wire Transfer:

Wire transfers can be made through one of our fiscal partners: The NIF or PEF:

1. Through PEF (Israel Endowment Funds, tax ID No. 13-6104086):

Send an email directly to our partner PEF, mention you want to give to “Standing Together 51-5495067”, and they will send you exact instructions on how to complete your donation: info@pefisrael.org

2. Through The NIF (New Israel Fund, tax ID No. 94-2607722):

Send the funds to the NIF bank account.  Fill out the form in the following link, and designate "Standing Together 51-5495067" in the "Gift Designation/Purpose" field: https://www.nif.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/wire-transfers/

By Check:

Checks should be made payable to our fiscal partner, “New Israel Fund”, and mailed to New Israel Fund, PO Box 70358, Philadelphia, PA 19176-0358. Please write “donor-advised to Standing Together 51-5495067” in the check memo/ cover letter/both. This will ensure the NIF properly allocates your donation to Standing Together.

Through a Donor-Advised portal:

Go to the donor advised fund website portal, e.g. fidelitycharitable.com. On the grants page, indicate that you want to give to one of our fiscal partners: The NIF (New Israel Fund, tax ID No. 94-2607722) or PEF (Israel Endowment Funds, tax ID number 13-6104086).

To ensure that the money is allocated to Standing Together, write “Standing Together 51-5495067” in the memo line where you are given options such as "in honor of," and "give where it is most needed." If there is no place to mention Standing Together in the portal: after making the donation, it’s best to send an email to NIF at DAGifts@nif.org or PEF at info@pefisrael.org (according to what you have chosen) to let them know the donation has been placed and it is meant for “Standing Together 51-5495067”.

By Credit Card (suitable for smaller donations):

• Donate here: https://omdi.me/donate

• To Become a Friend of Standing Together, and commit to monthly donations: http://omdi.me/becomeafriend

For any questions please email info@standing-together.org Thank you for your support!

Standing Together is a progressive grassroots movement organizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel against the occupation and for peace, equality, and social and climate justice. As the largest progressive grassroots movement in Israel, we are committed to building a shared future based on peace and independence for Israelis and Palestinians, full equality for all who live in this land, and genuine social, economic, and environmental justice.  

Over the past two years, Standing Together has been at the forefront of public opposition to the war on Gaza, organizing mass demonstrations, solidarity actions, and sustained civil mobilization. We also led a large-scale humanitarian aid campaign for Gaza -- mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens side-by-side. Through this work, Standing Together has become a widely recognized and trusted household name within Palestinian society in Israel, representing a consistent voice for peace, dignity, and shared struggle.   

For more information, visit the website at https://www.standing-together.org/en