DONATE DONATE “I Didn’t Think Twice about Standing with My Teammates” DECEMBER 5, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn When Yahel Amzalag first joined PeacePlayers Middle East five years ago, she was just a girl who loved basketball and was looking for a place to play. “I came, and I immediately felt at home.” Over… Continue reading “I Didn’t Think Twice about Standing with My Teammates”
Category: Middle East
Stories from PeacePlayers Middle East
From PeacePlayers to the Premier League: Noor Kayouf’s Trailblazing Journey
DONATE DONATE From PeacePlayers to the Premier League: Noor Kayouf’s Trailblazing Journey Nov 24, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The first Druze woman to play professional basketball in Israel, PeacePlayers alumna Noor Kayouf is redefining what it means to lead — as a player, coach, and role model for girls in her community. When Noor… Continue reading From PeacePlayers to the Premier League: Noor Kayouf’s Trailblazing Journey
A Chance to Create the World We Want
DONATE DONATE A Chance to Create the World We Want Nov 5, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Despite the fragile and unresolved nature of the present Middle East cease fire, for the first time in many, many years the people of our region have reason for real and tangible hope. At PeacePlayers, we embrace this… Continue reading A Chance to Create the World We Want
Stronger Than Hate: How the PeacePlayers All-Stars Defy Division on the Court
DONATE DONATE Stronger Than Hate: How the PeacePlayers All-Stars Defy Division on the Court April 09, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The PeacePlayers Middle East U14 All-Stars team knew that this particular game would be one of the toughest of the season. The atmosphere in the gym was hostile before the first whistle even blew,… Continue reading Stronger Than Hate: How the PeacePlayers All-Stars Defy Division on the Court
PeacePlayers partners with Stevens Initiative to forge global connections and build capacity – globally
DONATE DONATE PeacePlayers partners with Stevens Initiative to forge global connections and build capacity – virtually Announcing “Enhancing Global Connections,” funded by the Stevens Initiative, which is housed at the Aspen Institute and supported by the Bezos Family Foundation. April 23, 2024 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In 2020, when the global pandemic hit, virtual programming… Continue reading PeacePlayers partners with Stevens Initiative to forge global connections and build capacity – globally
Meet Dr. Bella Kovner, PeacePlayers Middle East’s New Managing Director
DONATE DONATE Meet Dr. Bella Kovner, PeacePlayers Middle East’s New Managing Director April 10, 2024 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn PeacePlayers: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Bella: So, I’m originally from Latvia. I came to Israel when I was a year and a half. I live in the same kibbutz where I… Continue reading Meet Dr. Bella Kovner, PeacePlayers Middle East’s New Managing Director
Middle East: Catching up with Bella
DONATE DONATE Middle East: Catching up with Bella Kovner March 25, 2024 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn We had a conversation with Bella, PeacePlayers Middle East’s brand new Managing Director, to hear her thoughts on the role of PeacePlayers in offering an alternative to the intense challenges of the region. Bella may be new to PeacePlayers,… Continue reading Middle East: Catching up with Bella
Year in Review
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NBA Legend Ray Allen “Encouraged That Change is Coming” After Training Arab and Jewish PeacePlayers in Jerusalem
DONATE DONATE NBA Legend Ray Allen “Encouraged That Change is Coming” After Training Arab and Jewish PeacePlayers in Jerusalem June 27, 2022 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn A dream came true for so many PeacePlayers participants and staff when NBA Hall of Famer and 2-time NBA Champion Ray Allen came to visit our program on May… Continue reading NBA Legend Ray Allen “Encouraged That Change is Coming” After Training Arab and Jewish PeacePlayers in Jerusalem
Arab and Jewish PeacePlayers Rise above Mounting Tensions To Share Their Religious Traditions
DONATE DONATE Arab and Jewish PeacePlayers Rise above Mounting Tensions To Share Their Religious Traditions May 13, 2022 SHARE Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn During a time that should mark a rare moment of celebration and peace for both Arabs and Jews, sadly, the month of Ramadan, Passover,… Continue reading Arab and Jewish PeacePlayers Rise above Mounting Tensions To Share Their Religious Traditions