{"id":26288,"date":"2026-03-09T12:50:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T10:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ajeec-nisped.org.il\/?page_id=26288"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:21:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:21:08","slug":"supporting-communities-during-the-current-war","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ajeec-nisped.org.il\/?page_id=26288&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Communities During the Current War"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Emergency Response: Supporting Communities During the Current War\n<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t
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Israel is once again facing a period of active conflict. Repeated missile attacks, widespread disruptions to daily life, and ongoing uncertainty are affecting communities across the country.<\/span><\/p>

For many of the Arab and Bedouin communities where AJEEC\u2013NISPED works, this crisis is unfolding on top of existing structural vulnerabilities, including gaps in protective infrastructure, limited access to shelters, and the ongoing impact of crime and violence in Arab society.<\/span><\/p>

Since the first hours of the war, AJEEC\u2013NISPED has activated its emergency response systems, mobilizing staff, volunteers, and community partners across the Negev and throughout the country.<\/span><\/p>

Our teams are working around the clock to support youth, families, and communities while helping maintain stability during a time of crisis.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Immediate Challenges Facing Communities<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In many Bedouin villages and Arab towns, residents face particular challenges during periods of conflict.<\/span><\/p>

Many communities lack adequate protected spaces and shelters. In some areas, families must travel significant distances to reach safe locations during missile alerts.<\/span><\/p>

At the same time, the ongoing crisis of crime and violence in Arab society continues to place emotional and social strain on young people and communities.<\/span><\/p>

For many youth and educators, the result is a reality of <\/span>\u201cemergency within routine\u201d<\/b>\u2014a constant shift between normal life and moments of crisis.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Why Many Arab and Bedouin Communities Face Greater Emergency Risks<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Gaps in protective infrastructure<\/b>
<\/b>Many Arab towns and Bedouin villages lack sufficient public shelters or protected spaces, leaving families with limited options during missile alerts.<\/span><\/p>

Unrecognized villages and planning barriers<\/b>
<\/b>In parts of the Negev, many Bedouin communities live in villages that lack formal infrastructure, making it difficult to build protected spaces or access emergency services.<\/span><\/p>

Distance from emergency facilities<\/b>
<\/b>Some communities are located far from public shelters or emergency response facilities, increasing risk during periods of escalation.<\/span><\/p>

Ongoing community violence<\/b>
<\/b>The crisis of crime and violence in Arab society places additional emotional and social strain on young people and communities even during wartime.<\/span><\/p>

Limited access to culturally adapted emergency communication<\/b>
<\/b>Official emergency guidance is not always accessible in Arabic or adapted to the specific realities of Arab communities.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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AJEEC\u2019s Emergency Response\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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AJEEC\u2019s emergency activities focus on sustaining community resilience, protecting young people, and ensuring that local leadership and civil society organizations are able to respond effectively.<\/span><\/p>

Our response includes several key areas of work:<\/span><\/p>

Youth and Young Adult Support<\/b><\/h5>