Bedouin Lawyer Hanan Alsanah Eyes Politics To Advance Arab-Jewish Partnership, Women’s Leadership
Expanding women’s political participation and grassroots cooperation can strengthen social justice and long-term stability across Israeli society
Bedouin feminist human rights lawyer Hanan Alsanah says decades of activism—from grassroots education programs in the Negev to emergency relief work after the October 7 attacks—have shaped her belief that women’s leadership and Arab-Jewish partnership are essential for advancing peace and social justice in Israel. In an International Women’s Day interview with Felice Friedson on Facing the Middle East, Alsanah reflected on her journey from a traditional Bedouin upbringing to becoming a prominent legal advocate, peace builder, and emerging political voice.