Politics

Music is a language we all understand – even when we don’t have words. 

The Raanana Jazz Festival, which opened last week, is much more than a cultural event – it is a celebration of regional cooperation, of dialogue between countries, and of cross-border connections forged through sounds, instruments, and a love for music.

During the festival, artists from Israel and across the region were hosted: Morocco, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Georgia, Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, and more – who brought with them the rhythm, spirit, and unique tradition of each country, and met on one shared stage.

The Ministry for Regional Cooperation is proud to take part in such an initiative – which proves time and again how strong human connection can be when allowed to play.