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High Court Requires Disclosure of Illegal Settlement Funding
15 January 2020
After a petition from Peace Now, the High Court rules on illegal transfers of public funds to organizations building outposts in the West Bank.
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Movement for Freedom of Information Petition Paves the Way for an Open Government
12 May 2017
NIF grantees are establishing a culture of governmental transparency.
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Prestigious Prize for Democracy Watchdog
28 October 2016
Congratulations to the Movement for Freedom of Information, who were just recognized for their important work advancing transparency in government.
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Important Breakthrough for Freedom of Information
25 August 2016
In a victory for transparency, government ministries are now required to publically report their quarterly expenses.
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Join the New Israel Fund in Opposing the “Transparency” (Hypocrisy) Law
6 January 2016The Israeli Cabinet recently voted to support an anti-NGO bill, which is now moving to the Knesset. Get details about this bill here.
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Statement from New Israel Fund on Cabinet Passage of ‘Transparency Bill’
27 December 2015In another attempt to punish criticism of Israeli government policy, the Ministerial Cabinet today passed the bill that targets progressive and human rights organizations. We at NIF urge the Knesset to reject this proposed legislation.
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Knesset Takes Steps Toward Greater Transparency
23 July 2015
In a success for democracy, a new Knesset committee will work to improve transparency and public access to government information.
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Statistics on Settlement Funding Released
1 May 2014
One organization resorted to creative research tactics to reveal the extent of Israeli government spending on West Bank settlements.
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Increased Transparency for Knesset Hearings
30 January 2014
A request from NIF grantee the Social Guard will, for the first time, obligate roll calls for Knesset committees.
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