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NIF CEO on Gaza: Most Important Statement Is Our Grantees’ Work to Protect Human Lives and Rights
14 May 2018We 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.
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This Passover, We Stand with People Seeking Asylum
23 March 2018Next 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.
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The Growing Opposition to the Deportations
25 January 2018Just 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.
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The Pilots are On Board
25 January 2018
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.
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NIF Defends Civil Servant From Political Persecution
16 November 2017
Political views must not disqualify Makbula Nassar from doing her job at the Ministry of Transportation.
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Americans Join Global Naomi Chazan Activism Fellowship Program
17 August 2017
Thirteen fellows traveled in Israel and the occupied territories, learning about social justice issues in order to engage their home communities.
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Grassroots Mobilization Leads to Safe Crossings
8 December 2016
6,000 Bedouin residents will soon have access to a safe pedestrian crossing.
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Public Pressure Stops Promotion for Police Officer Convicted of Sexual Harassment
30 June 2016
Thanks to a grassroots petition, a convicted officer has been denied a major promotion.
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Rejecting Segregation in Israeli Hospitals
4 May 2016
One municipality’s decision to remove an anti-segregation billboard isn’t stopping progressive Israelis.
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Rejecting Segregation in Israeli Hospitals
14 April 2016
Troubling reports that maternity wards were segregating Jewish and Arab mothers drove progressive Israelis to respond.
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