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At the dawn of 2025, around 150 Israelis—both Palestinian citizens of Israel (a few) and Jews—gathered at Ozen Bar in Tel Aviv to think together about the path toward shared living.
The event was initiated by the "All Its Citizens" party and the "Land for All" movement, who invited Professor Omri Boehm, a philosopher teaching at the New School, an influential and renowned academic institution in New York, to lead the discussion.
Omri presented a sharp critique of the foundational assumptions of Israeli society, focusing particularly on the Zionist left. Among other points, he challenged arguments made by center-left figures like David Grossman and Aharon Barak, who described Hamas's attack as brutal and lacking context while refraining from criticizing the (context-laden) brutality of the Israeli military.
Responding to Omri's insightful and provocative remarks were Dr. Warda Saada and Dr. Avner Dinur from the "All Its Citizens" party, as well as Professor Oren Yiftachel and Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin from the "Land for All" movement.
It was a moving evening. The discussion revealed the need for a camp that relies on philosophers like Omri to help articulate a coherent and well-reasoned critique of Israeli society and to propose frameworks for a better future. Naturally, we concluded the evening with glasses of beer, as befits the unique hosting venue.
Great appreciation and thanks to the organizers from both movements, to Ozen Bar, and especially to Miki Dotan for ensuring the connection between the venue and the content.
Written by: Avner Dinur
