Shatil Thwarts State Plan to Weaken Negev Bedouin

The Housing Minister wanted to create six new Jewish settlements in the Negev instead of strengthening existing Bedouin and Jewish towns that have been neglected.

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The Nation-State Bill Debate

Listening to the debate in Israel about the Nation-State Law, I’m reminded of a defining period in American history — a time of “restrictive covenants” and the civil rights advocates who fought against them.

Responding to the Gaza Crisis

The terrible situation along the Israel-Gaza border deteriorated to a new low last week.

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NIF CEO on Gaza: Most Important Statement Is Our Grantees’ Work to Protect Human Lives and Rights

We are deeply disturbed that unarmed Palestinian protesters are being killed and wounded by Israeli fire at the Gaza border. Israel has a right to defend its borders and citizens, but must never target unarmed people who pose no threat to security forces. We are also deeply disturbed that Hamas risked the lives of Gaza’s protesters, including children, as cover for terrorist activities.

Standing Together’s first National Assembly

I’m delighted to update you on Standing Together‘s first National Assembly, which was held Friday, December 11, in Jaffa.

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Majid Abu Balal: A Recognized Israeli Civil Society Leader from an Unrecognized Village

Abu Balal is an advocate for a shared Jewish-Arab struggle to build a better society.

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Jews and Arabs March in Mass Demonstration Against Home Demolitions

This show of solidarity followed home demolitions targeting Arab communities in Umm al-Hiran and Qalansawe.

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