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What Just Happened in Israel
Israel is going to new elections later this year. What just happened? Only 50 days after Israel’s April 9 elections, at midnight Israel-time on Wednesday, May 29, the 21st Knesset voted to dissolve itself — forcing new elections before a new government was even formed. This is a first in Israel’s history.
NIF Israel Study Tour Appreciation – November 2018 – Building a Just and Democratic Israel
Robert Snyder reflects on his inspiring experience on our five-day Israel study tour.
The Struggle for the Soul of Israel’s Democracy
An independent judiciary is at the heart of democratic government. As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to dismantle Israel’s system of checks and balances, we stand with Israelis defending their democracy.
Americans Support Israelis, Not their Government
Supporting Israel doesn’t mean blindly supporting its government. It means supporting Israeli people standing up for democracy and equal rights for all.
Remembering Franklin M. Fisher, z”l
NIF mourns the loss of our former Board President, a distinguished and valued leader for peace and progressive values.
As We Gather to Celebrate Passover
This Passover, as you sit around the table with family and friends, recounting the story of the Exodus, hold onto that tiny morsel of hope, and remember, that while the work is hard and the road is long, it is up to us to write the next chapter.
What to Watch in Israeli Democracy:
Special Post-Elections Edition
A Final Note from Michal Sella: 5 Key Takeaways from the Election
What to Watch in Israeli Democracy:
Week of April 7th
A lot is at stake in Israel’s 2019 election. If you care about democracy, human rights, and social justice in Israel, here are some things to know.
There is No Future in Israel without Jewish-Arab Partnership
If we do not fight for absolute civic equality in Israel – for Jews and Arabs alike – there will be no equal citizenship here for any citizen.
What to Watch in Israeli Democracy:
Week of March 31st
A lot is at stake in Israel’s 2019 election. If you care about democracy, human rights, and social justice in Israel, here are some things to know.