The eleventh GALMUN conference hosted by St. Joseph Seminary & High School-Almotran and Retorika for Multiculturalism, will take place on February 3-4, 2026 in Nazareth. It is our school's vision to bring up generations of future leaders who are devoted to research, virtue and peace; and to building bridges between the diverse communities in Israel. Our school has been taking part in local and international MUN conferences since 2005 and promises to deliver another outstanding conference this year.

Our eleventh conference will host students from the diverse communities of Israel. It will offer them the chance to become global citizens, exposing them to relevant and recent regional and global issues. They will conduct research at a high level, improve their public speaking skills, and develop their English beyond the classroom setting.

We invite delegates from Grades 10-12 to GALMUN 2026, accompanied by an advisor for their delegation. We welcome beginner and advanced delegates alike. Delegates should prepare a position paper and draft clauses that address the issues of their committees, following the Research Report and RoPs.

The GALMUN 2026 conference theme is: "Towards a Resilient Future: Collective Action in a World of Crises"

We look forward to seeing you at our conference in Nazareth and hope it will be a fruitful and meaningful experience.

Meet the Team

Yousef Awwad

Secretary General

From the very first committee I stepped into, MUN has been more than a platform, it has been a journey of transformation. It taught me to think critically, speak fearlessly, and lead with empathy. Each conference I’ve attended has offered a new lens to view the world, revealing how dialogue can bridge even the widest divides. Beyond the awards and recognition, what I truly cherish are the connections made, the ideas exchanged, and the moments that reminded me why diplomacy matters. MUN didn’t just shape my skills, it shaped who I am.
Now, as Secretary-General, I carry that passion into every aspect of GALMUN 2026. This conference is more than sessions and resolutions, it’s a celebration of collaboration, creativity, and conviction. Here, ideas don’t just echo; they evolve into action. My hope is that every delegate leaves not only with memories, but with motivation to keep questioning, debating, and striving to build a better world. Welcome to GALMUN, where voices unite to inspire change.

Amal Zoabi

Assistant SG

Hello Delegates! It is a huge honor for me to welcome you to GALMUN ’26 as the Assistant Secretary-General. I was introduced to MUN three years ago, and from the very first moment, I knew it would have a huge impact on my journey ahead. It has greatly enhanced my leadership, debate, and diplomacy skills.
While these aspects have shaped my personal growth, the experiences I’ve had also inspired me to help shape a new generation of MUN, one that is more inclusive, inspiring, and filled with empathy.
Hopefully we make GALMUN the exciting and rewarding conference for you as it was for us, so come with your full enthusiasm, debate from your heart, and don’t forget to make the best out of it.
I am truly eager to meet all of you and to contribute to what I hope will be one of your most memorable experiences!

Maria Abuleil

Deputy SG

It is a privilege to welcome you as DSG of Academics and Ceremonies in GALMUN 2026.
My MUN story began two years ago with curiosity and a bit of nervous excitement. Over time, it has grown into passion; the passion of heated debates; getting your clauses passed; and feeling like you are running the world.
My mission here is simple: to make every delegate experience this passion, excitement, and confidence MUN offers. I want you to enter these rooms with ideas and leave with actions. Your story is waiting to be written, so step into these committees with confidence. Who knows? By the end of it, you might see that changing the world starts with speaking up in one small room.

Jumana Kandalaft

Deputy SG

Welcome to GALMUN 2026! My journey through MUN has been truly transformative; it has given me the confidence to lead, the courage to speak up, and the perspective to engage with the world’s most pressing challenges. As your DSG of Academics, I am very grateful to have this opportunity to help create a conference that is inspiring, inclusive, and unforgettable for every delegate. Regardless of experience level, I hope all participants feel empowered to grow, express themselves, and find their voice in diplomacy. I’m very excited to meet each and every one of you and see the creative and impactful discussions you’ll bring to the committee rooms.

Taim Masharka

Deputy SG

It’s truly an honor to welcome you to this year’s GALMUN 2026. My MUN journey started a few years ago out of simple curiosity, but it quickly became one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Through countless committees, sessions, and unforgettable friendships, MUN has pushed me to speak with confidence, think critically, and understand the world from countless perspectives. It taught me that diplomacy isn’t just about debate, it’s about empathy, patience, and collaboration. I’m beyond grateful for every person who has inspired me along this journey, and I hope to give that same inspiration back to you. As part of the secretariat, my goal is to make sure this conference becomes not just an event, but a memory you’ll always look back on with pride.

Razi Zoubi

Deputy SG

Hey! I’m Razi, your DSG of Logistics and Media for GALMUN 2026; and what an honor it is to be part of creating one of the most unforgettable experiences you’ll ever have. For me, MUN isn’t just about debate or diplomacy; it’s where young leaders shine, step out of their comfort zones, and build the greatest relationships. So make the most of every moment inside those small committee rooms; be passionate and diplomatic when it matters because that’s where the greatest stories will be written. I can’t wait to meet you all, shoot the greatest content, and tell the best stories. Remember: be the leaders that our world needs.

Osama Khalifa

Deputy SG

It’s an honor to welcome you to GALMUN 2026 as your DSG of Crisis. Over the past few years, MUN has been much more to me than just debate; it's been a space to challenge myself, question the world around me, and turn ideas into action. From my first committee to the chaos of crisis rooms, every experience taught me something new about leadership, pressure, and how to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Crisis, to me, is where creativity meets strategy, and where every delegate has the power to shape history in their own way. My goal is to make sure each of you feels the rush of purpose and possibility that made me fall in love with this part of MUN. I can’t wait to see the intensity, intelligence, and imagination you'll bring to our committee. Remember crisis isn’t just about reacting to the world, it’s about rewriting it.

Ayob Farah

Co-Director

Ayob Farah first became involved in Model United Nations in 2010 when he joined the MUN club in St. Joseph Seminary and High School. He has worked as a debate and MUN instructor in different capacities, both in schools and at universities for the past eight years. In 2018, he became the president of the Haifa University MUN Society; and since 2021, he has taught MUN courses run by Retorika for Multiculturalism. Currently, he is Retorika’s Head of Pedagogy, developing MUN materials and educational activities for Retorika’s MUN courses, assisting in the management of said courses, and co-directing Retorika’s two MUN conferences, GALCON and GALMUN, alongside Lily Shehady.

Lily Shehady

Co-Director

Lily Shehady is a poet, translator, and educator. Her work focuses on language, identity, culture, and belonging, and has been published in Tupelo Quarterly and Zócalo Public Square, among others. She earned an MFA in creative writing from Bar-Ilan University, and is an experienced Waldorf English teacher and debate/MUN instructor. Her latest work, The In-Between, a joint publication with two women writers, is forthcoming in a bilingual English-German edition with Verlagshaus, Berlin. She has recently joined Retorika for Multiculturalism as a representative and co-director of the EXCEL Teacher-Training Institute in partnership with Jerusalem Peacebuilders; and as the Head of Programs for Retorika’s MUN courses, assisting in the pedagogy of said courses, and co-directing Retorika’s two MUN conferences, GALCON and GALMUN, alongside Ayob Farah.