Stories

Refugee from Darfur Will Represent Israel in European Championship

From refugee to world-class runner, Ramzi Abdul Jaber is already making Israel proud.

A New Discourse in Israel’s Russian-Speaking Community

This month marks the 2 year anniversary of ReLevant, a pro-democracy Israeli Russian-language news and current affairs site.

Fighting Violence and Racism in Israeli Soccer

Encouraging trends in new NIF report on racism and violence in soccer.

Meet the Berner-Kadish Family

Meet the Berner-Kadish Family. After a 14 year legal struggle, Ruti and Nicole were finally registered as their three children’s legal mothers in Israel.

Palestinian Israeli Town Says No to Smoking

A first-of-its-kind anti-smoking rally and other activities are working to tackle rising rates of tobacco use among Palestinian Israelis.

NIF Awards Yaffa London-Yaari Prize to Three Extraordinary Women

This year’s winners are an amazing group of women making an impact on the issues of sexual abuse of minors, support for Bedouin women, and shared society.

President Rivlin Calls for a “Shared Israeli Identity”

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin spoke out about the importance of a shared society, of teaching tolerance, and of creating a new vision for Israeli society.

Recreating Local Economies in the Negev

Shatil’s Project WEALTH: Promoting Local Sustainable Economic Development is helping to redefine and rebuild local economies in Israel’s Negev.

Pocket Guide Helps Protestors Maintain their Rights

A new pocket guide and app will inform protestors of their rights and help connect them with legal aide.

PM Bows to Pressure Over Segregated Buses

 

 

A swift backlash foiled the government’s plans to institute segregated buses in the West Bank.