Written by Ruby Ong

They just keep coming First it was a single lone young woman, fed up with doing everything she was supposed to and still not being able to get by in Tel Aviv in 2011. In frustration at losing an apartment she could no longer afford, she pitched a tent on Rothchild Blvd and invited Facebook friends who felt as she did to join her to protest an economy that was leaving more and more Israelis behind. Read more   The Current Protests are a "Dream Come True." Special Interview with NIF Israel Executive Director Rachel Liel. As Israel's unprecedented social justice protests swell and grow, Liel gives a wide ranging interview to NIF News. She talks about the intense feelings that the historic protests invoke, the opportunities for genuine change that have developed, and the NIF family's role in the dynamic new situation. Read more   SHATIL works behind the scenes of Israel's new awakening It's been a long time coming. "The People! Demand! Social Justice!!" The rhythmic and heartfelt cry is now reverberating among hundreds of thousands of Israelis from all walks of life and in every media outlet. On Saturday night, August 6, 300,000 people participated in mass protests throughout the country – with continuing rallies and new tent encampments erected daily. The Israeli public is finally standing up for its rights and asserting its longing for a more just and equitable society – something that NIF and SHATIL have supported for more than two decades. Read more   Share