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Outrage Continues over Political Profiling at Ben Gurion Airport
10 October 2018The phenomenon began last year with the detention of our VP Jennifer Spitzer. The newest to be stopped is Lara Alqasem, a student pursuing a master’s degree at the Hebrew University.
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Responding to Violent Racism
10 October 2018There has been an uptick in violence against Arabs across the country fueled by politicians. Tag Meir, Sikkuy, and other civil society organizations are pushing back.
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Donor Profile: Hadass Kaufmann
27 September 2018Kaufmann, a Jerusalem resident, decided to leave her entire estate to NIF in order to strengthen democracy in Israel.
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New Israel Fund Responds To Detention of American Jew At Israeli Border For Being “Here To Make Trouble”
13 September 2018NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch writes: If the Netanyahu government considers promoting equality, democracy, and justice to be ‘making trouble,’ we’ll wear that badge proudly”
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Detainment Won’t Stop Human Rights Champions
7 September 2018Three human rights activists who were detained by the army near an illegal outpost vowed not to bow to the harassment.
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Another Israeli General Expresses Solidarity with NIF
7 September 2018Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s public lashings of NIF are generating blowback.
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NIF CEO On Human Rights Defender Detentions: “We Will Not Be Intimidated Or Silenced”
31 August 2018Responding to the detentions of three leading human rights defenders in the South Hebron Hills today, NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch released the following statement. . .
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Opposition to Nation-State Law Gains Momentum
9 August 2018The Nation-State Law has faced powerful opposition from Israelis of all kind, including the progressives, some right wingers and the Druze community.
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Huge Protest Over Gay Surrogacy Rights in Israel
25 July 2018A recent bill denied gay men eligibility for surrogacy, sparking widespread outrage.
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Meet Gali Bessudo: An Optimistic Activist in Sderot
25 July 2018Gali is part of the Movement for the Future of the Western Negev, which demands a political settlement to stop the violence along the boundary with Gaza.
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