Shatil Spotlight: Combating Anti-Democratic Legislation

Shatil’s Center for Policy Change has a new Director. His work is key to stopping anti-democratic legislation in Israel.

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New Law on NGOs Draws Criticism

MKs and civil society groups respond to the passage of Israel’s contentious NGO bill.

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The Other Side of the Story

The media is reporting on the panicked rush to label any criticism of Israeli policy as subversive. But this isn’t the only story. Across Israel, incredible people are working for an Israel that truly reflects the values of the country’s founders.

New Israel Fund Slams Israeli NGO Bill Anti-Civil Society Measure

Late last night, the Israeli Knesset approved in a preliminary vote a highly controversial bill, authored by Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, that targets progressive and human rights organizations in what they describe as another attempt to punish criticism of Israeli government policy.

We Refuse to Back Down

These attempts to stifle speech, shut down dissent, and roll back Israeli democracy will fail. But we don’t have the luxury of waiting. We need to organize, speak up, and speak out.