Interview with Ir Amim Executive Director

Meet Yehudit Oppenheimer, an activist working to reduce tensions in Jerusalem and transform the city into a more equitable and shared space for all inhabitants.

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“Managing” Didn’t Work

Amid the upsurge of violence, it’s more important than ever that we hold tight to the values that drive us: Democracy. Equality. Justice.

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Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel

Israel and its supporters simply have no long-term choice but democracy, equality and self-determination for both Jews and Palestinians.

Supreme Court Protects Freedom of Speech from Political Attacks

In a ruling against the extremist Im Tirtzu group, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the critical importance of freedom of speech and expression.

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Pocket Guide Helps Protestors Maintain their Rights

A new pocket guide and app will inform protestors of their rights and help connect them with legal aide.

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Human Rights and Democracy

NIF works to transform Israel’s founding ideal of complete equality for all into reality, and to protect the human rights of all people living under Israel’s control.

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Post-Election Analysis

Activists and leaders share their thoughts about the elections and what opportunities and challenges we can expect from the 20th Knesset.

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The Path Forward

Together with our partners and allies in Israel and around the world we will do what we always do during difficult times: we will consider the challenges that lie ahead, consult and strategize, and then roll up our sleeves and get to work.

Flying Into the Future

As you read this, I’m on my way back to Israel. With the elections next Tuesday, and with the rather interesting week we’ve had at NIF, it’s a good time for me to be in Tel Aviv at such a critical juncture for Israel’s future.

NIF, President Rivlin, and the “Crisis on the Right”

I’m just back from a rather incredible week in Israel. This year, our Jerusalem Board meeting took place against the backdrop of both an election campaign and an extraordinary show of support for Israel’s often-battered, much-challenged liberal democratic tradition.