Israel’s first transgender soccer referee paves the way for greater representation in her field.

Protest numbers continue to build in the demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the government handling of COVID-19 and the economic crisis.

NIF’s Team for Social Responsibility releases a new video speaking out against racism, sexism, and violence in soccer.

Beitar Jerusalem is the most popular and controversial football team in Israel. When a secretive deal by the team’s owner brought in two Muslim players, it inspired the most racist campaign in Israeli sports history that sent the club spiraling out of control. Watch the post-film discussion with director Maya Zinshtein.

Racist chanting by Beitar Jerusalem fans almost completely eradicated.

The Team for Social Responsibility uses the role of sports in society to promote tolerance and equality.

Racism may still be a part of soccer culture in Israel, but Kick It Out Israel has Israeli teams moving in the right direction.

This state recognition is both symbolically and materially important.

Encouraging trends in new NIF report on racism and violence in soccer.