Howard was instrumental in advancing the Abraham Fund's work of promoting coexistence between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel.

Support for segregation between Jewish and Arab citizens was higher among Jews of Middle Eastern origin.

That violence, together with Israel's treatment of the Palestinians, has deepened the divide between Jewish and Arab citizens here.

Violence between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel is relatively rare, prompting debate about the state of relations whenever it occurs.

Then for the next two hours, he and his staff set out to show what the Jews who run Jerusalem have done for their Arab citizens.

However, friction between Israel's Jewish and Arab citizens has increased during the 31 months of Middle East fighting, and the arrests add to that tension.

Both Jewish and Arab citizens will vote in the election-referendum.

Jamal Zahalka, chairman of Balad, warned that the decision would lead to a deeper crisis between Israel's Jewish and Arab citizens.

The Arabian tribes also had significant economic, cultural and familial ties with predominantly Arab citizens of the Fertile Crescent.

The organization works to improve relations among Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel.