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Normalization with the UAE Puts Annexation in the Ice Box – Where It Belongs.
This deal shows that Israel must choose between acceptance by Arab countries like the UAE and annexation, but it does little to resolve the basic, underlying disputes at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinians conflict.
Remembering Dr. Ruth Gavison, z”l
NIF mourns the loss of Dr. Ruth Gavison, a legal scholar and former president of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel.
What to Watch in the Knesset
The New Israel Fund tracks legislation in the Knesset that could change the way Israeli democracy functions. We will provide regular updates throughout this Knesset session.
NIF Film Club: Sharqiya
Kamel lives with his brother and sister-in-law at the edge of the Negev desert on land that has been in their Bedouin family since the Ottoman Empire. But since they have no paperwork to prove their ownership, their claim is disputed by the Israeli government. Watch the post-film discussion with director Ami Livne.
The View from Balfour Street, Jerusalem
Last Saturday night, I joined the protests on Balfour Street, Jerusalem, in front of the Prime Minister’s residence. It was beautiful. Here is what I saw.
What to Watch in the Knesset
The New Israel Fund tracks legislation in the Knesset that could change the way Israeli democracy functions. We will provide regular updates throughout this Knesset session.
NIF Film Club: Death in the Terminal
On October 18, 2015, a terrorist started shooting at the bus terminal in Be’er Sheva. Death in the Terminal is a detailed, minute-by-minute reconstruction of what happened in the crucial 18 minutes following the attack. Watch the post-film discussion with directors Tali Shemesh and Asaf Sudri.
Israelis Are Calling Out Corruption
Israelis have taken to the streets, angry and frustrated with their government’s inept response to a second wave of COVID-19. Instead of listening, the government has responded with tear gas, detentions, and conspiracy theories. Sound familiar?
What to Watch in the Knesset
The New Israel Fund tracks legislation in the Knesset that could change the way Israeli democracy functions. We will provide regular updates throughout this Knesset session.
NIF Film Club: Women in Sink
Women in Sink tells the story of a little hair salon in the heart of the Christian Arab community in Haifa, where director Dr. Iris Zaki goes to work as a shampoo girl. Watch the post-film discussion with Dr. Iris Zaki.