In a time of global pandemic, Israel’s guardians of democracy have not ceased their efforts to protect the most marginalized communities, to ensure the government’s response to the virus is inclusive and equitable, and to stand up to those who seek to erode democracy under the cover of the virus. On September 13, we are gathering to celebrate them.
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The Image of Victory and The Mute’s House are moving films from two young, up-and-coming Israeli filmmakers. Watch the post-film discussion with directors Adi Mishnayot and Tamar Kay.
Read MoreThis deal shows that Israel must choose between acceptance by Arab countries like the UAE and annexation, but it does little to resolve the basic, underlying disputes at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinians conflict.
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NIF mourns the loss of Dr. Ruth Gavison, a legal scholar and former president of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel.
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The New Israel Fund tracks legislation in the Knesset that could change the way Israeli democracy functions. We will provide regular updates throughout this Knesset session.
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Kamel lives with his brother and sister-in-law at the edge of the Negev desert on land that has been in their Bedouin family since the Ottoman Empire. But since they have no paperwork to prove their ownership, their claim is disputed by the Israeli government. Watch the post-film discussion with director Ami Livne.
Read MoreLast Saturday night, I joined the protests on Balfour Street, Jerusalem, in front of the Prime Minister’s residence. It was beautiful. Here is what I saw.
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The New Israel Fund tracks legislation in the Knesset that could change the way Israeli democracy functions. We will provide regular updates throughout this Knesset session.
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On October 18, 2015, a terrorist started shooting at the bus terminal in Be’er Sheva. Death in the Terminal is a detailed, minute-by-minute reconstruction of what happened in the crucial 18 minutes following the attack. Watch the post-film discussion with directors Tali Shemesh and Asaf Sudri.
Read MoreIsraelis have taken to the streets, angry and frustrated with their government’s inept response to a second wave of COVID-19. Instead of listening, the government has responded with tear gas, detentions, and conspiracy theories. Sound familiar?
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