They Will Not Back Down

Israel is in the midst of a mighty struggle for civil rights, and your brothers and sisters in that movement need your partnership and support.

Artists Stand Up for Freedom of Speech

Thousands attended a performance of blacklisted artists, in defiance of political persecution.

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Statement of the New Israel Fund RE: Uvda Program and Allegations

“In our view, everyone — regardless of where they are on the ideological spectrum — should be held accountable if they have broken the law and endangered the lives of others.  The entire matter must be investigated.”

Incitement Against Israel’s Human Rights Community, and the Flag Unfurled

Here are a few key facts about what’s going on…

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Statement From New Israel Fund RE: Im Tirtzu Campaign Against Human Rights Activists

We at the New Israel Fund, the largest private funder of the Israeli human rights community, are deeply concerned by the latest attacks on the organizations we support.

Breaking the Silence Defies Right Wing Threats

In a worrisome case for freedom of expression, a Be’er Sheva court ordered the cancellation of a Breaking the Silence event in the wake of right-wing threats of violence.

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Settler License for Archaeological Site Cancelled

Thanks to a court victory, an archaeological site will not be leased to settlers.

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Pacific Northwest Regional Council Statement

“As New Israel Fund’s local leadership, we express our gratitude to Temple Beth Am for hosting our public conversation with Breaking the Silence on an important but difficult topic.”

Breaking the Silence Releases Major Report on Operation Protective Edge

A new report uncovers worrisome testimony from Israeli soldiers during last summer’s war.

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Breaking the Silence Marks its 10th Anniversary

Breaking the Silence commemorated their 10th anniversary with a public reading of soldiers’ testimonies.

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