IIE has awarded the IIE Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East annually since 2004, to recognize outstanding work being conducted jointly by two individuals, one Israeli Jew, and one Arab Muslim, whether or not a citizen of Israel, working together to advance the cause of peace in the Middle East.

As we mark the 20th year of the IIE Goldberg Prize in 2024, we are deeply saddened by the current crisis in the region. We mourn the tragic loss of 2011 Goldberg Prize awardee Vivian Silver, and the loss of and bereavement of others who have devoted so much of their lives to bringing people together.

While we recognize those who wish to work together to advance the cause of peace are facing even greater obstacles this year, we believe this work continues to be of utmost importance. Vic Goldberg and the Goldberg Prize selection committee are committed to continuing to award this prize to uplift and support these partnerships to inspire others and provide a beacon of hope.

The 2024 Victor J. Goldberg IIE Prize for Peace in the Middle East was awarded on June 25, 2024, to Ghadir Hani and Dror Rubin, for their work with Constituencies for Peace – Religious Leaders Initiative to engage religious actors and communities in the region as a force for peace. See full announcement.

While there is no magic solution, one positive force may be to encourage people to live and work together at the grass roots, learning to trust and depend on one another for their common good.

Vic Goldberg, IIE Trustee

The Goldberg IIE Prize will encourage some of the best and the brightest young professionals to contribute their valuable knowledge and experience to the cause of peace in the Middle East, and will reward them for their courage and conviction in doing so.

Allan Goodman, IIE President and CEO

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