A Double Danger to Democracy

On the eve of Israel’s elections, we’re fighting back against voter suppression and a disastrous plan to annex the West Bank.

Fighting Back Against Voter Suppression

Zazim – Community Action and Adalah: The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights help fight intimidation tactics targeting Arab voters in the upcoming elections.

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Progressive Israel Network Opposes Netanyahu’s Annexation Pledge

Responding to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement of his intent to extend Israeli sovereignty over large parts of the West Bank, the Progressive Israel Network released the following statement…

NIF CEO Rejects Netanyahu Plan for Illegal Annexation

Responding to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement of his specific plan to begin annexation if re-elected, NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch released the following statement. . .

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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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