Meanwhile, Rahat was selected to form the country’s first Arab acting studio. This is the first time state support has been offered to an Arab cultural institution.
The program was founded on the realization that Israelis need to better connect with their neighbors in the region.
Druze community members hope that the community can continue to strengthen with the State of Israel after the October 7 massacre.
Known as agarwood in English, oud is a key element in traditional Arab culture and religion and is used in incense and perfumes.
Amnesty International says hate speech and incitement have been rising in Lebanon, once a haven for LGBTQ people, and now the line has been crossed into violence.