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.

This Passover, We Stand with People Seeking Asylum

Next week Passover will start. Many of us will sit down at Seders and retell the story of our Exodus from Egypt. We will see ourselves as individuals who escaped bondage. And we will look at the world around us and identify the ways in which others around us are not yet free.

Meet Eli Philip – from Haredi to Social Justice Fellow to Progressive Campaigner

Eli says that his organization Zazim “is the most exciting thing happening on the Israeli left.”

Read More

The Growing Opposition to the Deportations

Just like Americans showed up at airports when President Donald Trump tried to implement his Muslim Ban, Israelis are showing up right now on this issue.

The Pilots are On Board

A group of El Al pilots and over 130 airline crew members pledged their support for African asylum seekers as a result of Zazim‘s campaign.

Read More

NIF Defends Civil Servant From Political Persecution

Political views must not disqualify Makbula Nassar from doing her job at the Ministry of Transportation.

Read More

Americans Join Global Naomi Chazan Activism Fellowship Program

Thirteen fellows traveled in Israel and the occupied territories, learning about social justice issues in order to engage their home communities.

Read More

Grassroots Mobilization Leads to Safe Crossings

6,000 Bedouin residents will soon have access to a safe pedestrian crossing.

Read More

Public Pressure Stops Promotion for Police Officer Convicted of Sexual Harassment

Thanks to a grassroots petition, a convicted officer has been denied a major promotion.

Read More

Rejecting Segregation in Israeli Hospitals

One municipality’s decision to remove an anti-segregation billboard isn’t stopping progressive Israelis.

Read More