The current war, which began with the murderous invasion of southern Israel and claimed many innocent victims, is still reverberating and claiming more innocent victims.

The gallery struggles and has always struggled to create a real, equal, and respectful discourse within the conflicted country. We are anxious for the fate of the concept of a shared life based on knowing the narrative and laying a hand on the wound and pain of the other, believing that all human beings seek recognition, empathy, and respect.

For the sake of all the victims and innocents who found their death or who lost their homes and relatives on both sides of the border and everywhere in the world, we are determined to continue our ways, and strive to reach a human dialogue that is always helpful and respectful.

The Umm el-Fahem Art Gallery call on all our friends, from wherever in the world you are dear people, to join the ranks and understand that we have the huge responsibility to stand up and lead the process from where it stopped.

It's time to join hands. Life is a supreme value. We must not let fear and personal and collective discouragement dominate our lives and the meaning of our common human existence.