Author Archive: Mickey Gitzin
The True Purpose of this War
Things are shifting in Israel right now. Netanyahu has said, explicitly, that he intends to re-occupy Gaza, and in a cabinet meeting today, the government is expected to approve his plan. This, notwithstanding his military Chief of Staff’s strong and loud opposition, for fear that it will result in the deaths of soldiers and—even more…
It’s Time to Believe in Our Own Strength
NIF will not stand by while the Netanyahu government assaults the idea of Israel, its institutions, and its citizens. We are fighting back—and we can win.
Israel’s Left Is Stronger Than We Think
Mickey Gitzin, director of NIF in Israel, calls for the left to grow, to be courageous, and to stand up for what it believes in.
Buying into “Together We Win” Means We All Lose
Invoking “unity” to justify the war—as if that will bring us a better future—is a lie. What Israel needs is not unity, it is leadership that believes in democracy.
As We Remember, We Look Ahead
Yitzhak Rabin’s legacy helps us understand what the future might hold for the democratic involvement of all Israelis in politics, social change, and progress.
More than Just a Parade: LGBTQ Solidarity and Israel’s New Government
While Israel’s LGBTQ community has made terrific strides towards progress over the decade, not all members of the community are treated equally. Even as gay and lesbian Israelis have gained more visibility, other communities – Palestinians, asylum seekers, and those who struggle with poverty – have become more marginalized. We have an obligation, as progressives, to stand in solidarity with all of them.
What to Watch in Israeli Democracy: New Government Edition
After three rounds of elections and amidst a global pandemic, Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu have signed a coalition agreement that ushers in Netanyahu’s fifth term as prime minister. Here are five key takeaways about what it means for Israel’s democracy.
It’s Time for LGBTQ Israelis to Fight for the Rights of All
What do LGBTQ rights have to do with the rights of other minorities? Everything.
A Time to Celebrate – and to Fight for Democracy
On Pride Month, we can’t forget how much the Supreme Court matters for the LGBTQ community and all minority groups in Israel.