Ron Finkel on building bridges between Israelis and Palestinians through health diplomacy

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Ron Finkel

“We do not advocate for outcomes. What we are trying to do is bring people back into a context where they recognise their common humanity. And that context is best delivered in a meaningful and deep way in the health sector.” – Ron Finkel Founder and Chair of Rozana International.


Ron Finkel is the President of Project Rozana International, a pioneering organisation dedicated to building bridges between Israelis and Palestinians through healthcare. An Australian businessman and long-time advocate for Middle East peace-building, Finkel has championed initiatives that focus on capacity-building in Palestinian healthcare and cross-border medical cooperation.

Under his leadership, Project Rozana facilitates training for Palestinian doctors and nurses in Israeli hospitals and supports the transport of patients from the West Bank and Gaza to access critical care. Finkel’s work is rooted in the belief that health can be a powerful pathway to peace, dialogue, and mutual understanding.

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