Defending the Right to Protest

The right to peaceful assembly is a core part of democracy in America and in Israel too. We Israelis forsake it at our democracy’s peril.

Backgrounder: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Refusal to Allow Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib Entry to Israel

The decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refuse entry into Israel of two prominent Democratic freshman members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, is another instance of Benjamin Netanyahu choosing his own short-term personal and political interests over the interests of the Israeli people.

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It’s Time for LGBTQ Israelis to Fight for the Rights of All

What do LGBTQ rights have to do with the rights of other minorities? Everything.

The Struggle for the Soul of Israel’s Democracy

An independent judiciary is at the heart of democratic government. As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to dismantle Israel’s system of checks and balances, we stand with Israelis defending their democracy.

Israelis and Palestinians Gather to Remember, Mourn, and Hope

Despite obstacles, joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony inspires hope.

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Could a Jewish-Arab Partnership Happen in the Knesset?

Zazim is defending the legitimacy of all voters – no matter if they are Jewish or Arab.

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Speaking Out for Surrogacy for Gay Couples

After the Surrogacy Bill was shelved once again, MK Itzik Shmuli spoke out powerfully in favor of equal rights for gay couples.

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New Israel Fund CEO Sokatch On Detention Of American Student: “Lara Alqasem Should Be In Class Today…Netanyahu Government’s Entry Law Is A Tool For Witch Hunts”

Today, responding to the ongoing detention of Palestinian-American student Lara Alqasem at Ben Gurion Airport and the government’s prevention of Alqasem from commencing her studies at Hebrew University, NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch released the following statement. . .

Donor Profile: Sammy Alkalay

Sammy Alkalay was called to action by the neglect of marginalized populations in Israel and by the prime minister’s attacks on NIF.

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New Israel Fund Responds To Detention of American Jew At Israeli Border For Being “Here To Make Trouble”

NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch writes: If the Netanyahu government considers promoting equality, democracy, and justice to be ‘making trouble,’ we’ll wear that badge proudly”