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Mission

The Agora Initiative, founded by Palestinian analyst Khalil Sayegh, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to ending the Israeli occupation and promoting lasting peace. We provide accurate information, empower global action, and advocate for equal rights, security, and prosperity for both Palestinians and Israelis.

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Vision

A just and peaceful future in Israel and Palestine, where all people live with dignity, freedom, and equal rights.

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Our Story

Values

Our Guiding Values

Statehood

We believe that all people are entitled to citizenship within a state committed to representing their interests and protecting their inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Today, Palestinians remain stateless. We demand this change.

Equality Under The Law

Agora believes in the principle of equality under the law. Jews and Palestinian in both Israel and Palestine must be treated equally without regard to ethnic or religious identity..

The people lead.

Agora is all about people coming together to deliberate and decide on what is the best solution to a problem. Thus, we believe in the power of the people and their ability to make judgments.

Centering Locals

At Agora we seek to amplify local voices, their experiences, and their point of views on matters that relate to their future.

meet the team

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Executive Director

Khalil Sayegh

Khalil Sayegh is the Executive Director and founder of Agora Initiative and a political analyst focused on the Palestinian- Israeli conflict.

Executive Director

Khalil Sayegh

Khalil Sayegh is the Executive Director and founder of Agora Initiative and a political analyst focused on the Palestinian- Israeli conflict.

Executive Director

Khalil Sayegh

Khalil Sayegh is the Executive Director and founder of Agora Initiative and a political analyst focused on the Palestinian- Israeli conflict.

Executive Director

Khalil Sayegh

Khalil Sayegh is the Executive Director and founder of Agora Initiative and a political analyst focused on the Palestinian- Israeli conflict.

Associate director of Right For Gaza

Ihab Hassan

Ihab Hassan is a Palestinian Christian, peace activist, and human rights advocate from Ramallah. He holds a BA in political science from Birzeit University and a Master’s in human rights.

Associate director of Right For Gaza

Ihab Hassan

Ihab Hassan is a Palestinian Christian, peace activist, and human rights advocate from Ramallah. He holds a BA in political science from Birzeit University and a Master’s in human rights.

Associate director of Right For Gaza

Ihab Hassan

Ihab Hassan is a Palestinian Christian, peace activist, and human rights advocate from Ramallah. He holds a BA in political science from Birzeit University and a Master’s in human rights.

Associate director of Right For Gaza

Ihab Hassan

Ihab Hassan is a Palestinian Christian, peace activist, and human rights advocate from Ramallah. He holds a BA in political science from Birzeit University and a Master’s in human rights.

Mahmoud Jouda

Fellow

Mahmoud Jouda is a lawyer and activist based in Jabalia, north of Gaza City.

Mahmoud Jouda

Fellow

Mahmoud Jouda is a lawyer and activist based in Jabalia, north of Gaza City.

Mahmoud Jouda

Fellow

Mahmoud Jouda is a lawyer and activist based in Jabalia, north of Gaza City.

Mahmoud Jouda

Fellow

Mahmoud Jouda is a lawyer and activist based in Jabalia, north of Gaza City.

Board of Directors

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Jo-an Mort

Jo-Ann Mort is a writer and strategist who lives in Brooklyn, New York. She has been engaged in peace activities related to Israel/Palestine for decades

board member

Jo-an Mort

Jo-Ann Mort is a writer and strategist who lives in Brooklyn, New York. She has been engaged in peace activities related to Israel/Palestine for decades

board member

Jo-an Mort

Jo-Ann Mort is a writer and strategist who lives in Brooklyn, New York. She has been engaged in peace activities related to Israel/Palestine for decades

board member

Jo-an Mort

Jo-Ann Mort is a writer and strategist who lives in Brooklyn, New York. She has been engaged in peace activities related to Israel/Palestine for decades

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Naseer Abboushi

Naseer Abboushi is a Palestinian businessman, educator, and activist whose family comes from the Jerusalem area of Palestine where they maintain their home and close ties to family

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Naseer Abboushi

Naseer Abboushi is a Palestinian businessman, educator, and activist whose family comes from the Jerusalem area of Palestine where they maintain their home and close ties to family

board member

Naseer Abboushi

Naseer Abboushi is a Palestinian businessman, educator, and activist whose family comes from the Jerusalem area of Palestine where they maintain their home and close ties to family

board member

Naseer Abboushi

Naseer Abboushi is a Palestinian businessman, educator, and activist whose family comes from the Jerusalem area of Palestine where they maintain their home and close ties to family

Board member

Rachael Klayman

Rachael Klayman is a nonprofit leader with experience driving organizational growth and operational strategy. She brings expertise in strategic planning, resource development, and team leadership.

Board member

Rachael Klayman

Rachael Klayman is a nonprofit leader with experience driving organizational growth and operational strategy. She brings expertise in strategic planning, resource development, and team leadership.

Board member

Rachael Klayman

Rachael Klayman is a nonprofit leader with experience driving organizational growth and operational strategy. She brings expertise in strategic planning, resource development, and team leadership.

Board member

Rachael Klayman

Rachael Klayman is a nonprofit leader with experience driving organizational growth and operational strategy. She brings expertise in strategic planning, resource development, and team leadership.

Advisory Board

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Ghanem Nuseibeh

Ghanem Nuseibeh was born in Jerusalem and educated in the UK. Ghanem is a businessman with expertise in political and economic advisory with business interests in the Middle East and Europe.

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Ghanem Nuseibeh

Ghanem Nuseibeh was born in Jerusalem and educated in the UK. Ghanem is a businessman with expertise in political and economic advisory with business interests in the Middle East and Europe.

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Ghanem Nuseibeh

Ghanem Nuseibeh was born in Jerusalem and educated in the UK. Ghanem is a businessman with expertise in political and economic advisory with business interests in the Middle East and Europe.

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Ghanem Nuseibeh

Ghanem Nuseibeh was born in Jerusalem and educated in the UK. Ghanem is a businessman with expertise in political and economic advisory with business interests in the Middle East and Europe.

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Aziz Alghashian, PhD

Aziz Alghashian is the Geopolitics Senior Research Fellow and Director of Research with ORF Middle East in Dubai. He is known, in particular, as a specialist in the Saudi-Israeli relationship.

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Aziz Alghashian, PhD

Aziz Alghashian is the Geopolitics Senior Research Fellow and Director of Research with ORF Middle East in Dubai. He is known, in particular, as a specialist in the Saudi-Israeli relationship.

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Aziz Alghashian, PhD

Aziz Alghashian is the Geopolitics Senior Research Fellow and Director of Research with ORF Middle East in Dubai. He is known, in particular, as a specialist in the Saudi-Israeli relationship.

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Aziz Alghashian, PhD

Aziz Alghashian is the Geopolitics Senior Research Fellow and Director of Research with ORF Middle East in Dubai. He is known, in particular, as a specialist in the Saudi-Israeli relationship.

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Anwar Mhajne, Phd

Dr. Anwar Mhajne, is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Stonehill College. She is a native of Umm al-Fahm and specializes in international relations and comparative politics, with a research focus on feminist security studies, critical cybersecurity, disinformation, and Middle Eastern politics

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Anwar Mhajne, Phd

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Anwar Mhajne, Phd

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Anwar Mhajne, Phd

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Dov Waxman,Phd

Dov Waxman is the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Professor of Israel Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). From 2000-2004, he was the director of the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies

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Dov Waxman,Phd

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Dov Waxman,Phd

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Dov Waxman,Phd

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