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Statement From New Israel Fund RE: Im Tirtzu Campaign Against Human Rights Activists
16 December 2015We 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.
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Voices of Reason
10 December 2015As both Israel and America grapple with real and perceived threats, and when xenophobia, racism, and fear seem to saturate both the political discourse in Israel and the 2016 race for the White House, the calm confidence and basic human decency that Rivlin and Obama project are, at least to me, a relief.
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“Together, We Succeeded in Drying the Tears”
7 December 2015After more than two decades, more than 9,300 Ethiopian Jews have finally been given clearance to immigrate to Israel.
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Court Rules that Jerusalem Must Provide Services to Palestinian Neighborhood
19 November 2015A court victory for the Kafr Akeb neighborhood will ensure that residents start receiving services from Jerusalem’s Municipal government.
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Haaretz Peace Conference Rallies Israeli Civil Society
19 November 2015A sold-out crowd of politicians, journalists, civil society leaders, and the public turned out for a conference on the future of Israel’s democracy in Tel Aviv.
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Reprieve in Ramia
19 November 2015After 30 years and a long legal battle, residents of the unrecognized Bedouin village of Ramia have hope for a more secure future.
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Settler License for Archaeological Site Cancelled
19 November 2015Thanks to a court victory, an archaeological site will not be leased to settlers.
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Terror and Hope
19 November 2015Yes, times are hard, but that’s what we’re here for. Yes, it’s dark right now. So let’s light a candle, roll up our sleeves, and get to work.
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Interview with Ir Amim Executive Director
15 October 2015Meet 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
15 October 2015Amid 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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