Debate for Peace

Debate for Peace is a unique conflict resolution program open to 14-19 year old Israeli and Palestinian students of all backgrounds. Debate for Peace is part of the Interfaith Encounters Association, and is supported by the U.S. Embassy in Israel.

Our students are highly motivated high school students who participate in Model United Nations and are interested in diplomacy and international relations. Thousands have participated in our programming, from more than 100 cities and towns around Israel, as well as Palestinian territories, to participate in Model United Nations conferences, where they debate, negotiate and try to resolve the most difficult and pressing challenges in international relations. What makes the program particularly unique is that we touch on any topic, no matter how controversial or sensitive, with really amazing results.

Over the last two years we’ve worked to bolster empathy and resilience, including publishing our first book: The Write Path: Steven Aiello and Bob Vogel.

Learn more about Debate for Peace and how you can support its programs here.