The Eliav-Sartawi Awards for Middle Eastern Journalism

“The Other Israelis” by Yaron London,
published by Ynet on October 31, 2009

Yaron London has been a leading figure in the Israeli media for over 30 years, starting to work for “Kol Israel” in 1961.   He began writing for the Israeli newspaper “Yediot Aharonot” in 1988. Over the years, London has also hosted and directed various programs and documentaries on Israeli television channels One and Two. In 2003, he began co-hosting the daily current affairs program “London and Kirschenbaum” on Channel Ten. London is also involved in other cultural activities, having edited an anthology of Hebrew poetry and served as the Chairman of the ALMA Home for Hebrew Culture. In December 2007 he was awarded the Sokolow Prize for Journalism for lifetime achievement.

“Familiar Enemies” by Joharah Baker,
published by MIFTAH on August 6, 2009

Joharah Baker has been the acting head of MIFTAH's Media and Information Department for three years and was formerly editor-in-chief of the online magazine Palestine Report, published by the Jerusalem Media and Information Center. She has also written for publications such as Bitterlemons.org and had many of her articles republished on international websites and blogs. Her writing is predominantly focused on conveying the Palestinian narrative and everyday life for Palestinians living in the occupied territories.