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Middle Eastern Minorities Unite in Israel for Rights

10/29/2025

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Representatives from Druze, Kurdish, Alawite, Assyrian, and Yazidi communities convened in Tel Aviv for the conference "The Future of Minorities in the Middle East," organized by Dr. Edy Cohen.
Notable attendees included Druze, Kurdish, Alawite, Assyrian, and Yazidi representatives, many having fled persecution.
Some activists faced entry issues into Israel while others joined remotely.
Discussions focused on strengthening ties with Israel and establishing a liaison office to monitor minority rights.

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Story summary

Representatives from Druze, Kurdish, Alawite, Assyrian, and Yazidi communities convened in Tel Aviv for the conference "The Future of Minorities in the Middle East," organized by Dr. Edy Cohen.
Notable attendees included Druze, Kurdish, Alawite, Assyrian, and Yazidi representatives, many having fled persecution.
Some activists faced entry issues into Israel while others joined remotely.
Discussions focused on strengthening ties with Israel and establishing a liaison office to monitor minority rights.