Stories
NIF Grantee Puts Israeli Laws Online, Despite Government Objections
A volunteer working to make regulations more transparent must overcome legal hurdles.
It’s Our Future Too!
New campaigns are working to ensure that Palestinian Israelis are not disenfranchised during the elections, and that public housing is on every politician’s agenda.
Court Rules Against “Modesty” Sign
In a victory for religious freedom and women’s rights, 4 Orthodox women won their case against “modesty” signs in Beit Shemesh.
Tag Meir Visits Druze Soldier Beaten for Speaking Arabic
Tag Meir made a solidarity visit to the home of Tommy Hasson, a Druze student and ex-soldier who was the victim of a hate crime in Jerusalem.
Democracy without Dialogue?
A number of right wing politicians cancelled their participation this week in the Haaretz Conference on Democracy ostensibly because of NIF’s participation. See the ad that Haaretz ran in response.
A Time for Hope
Ahead of the March elections, Shatil is working to make social justice issues front and center.
A Killing in the Negev
Tensions between police and the Bedouin community heighten following the death of an innocent bystander.
Refugees Without Refuge: Working to Make #HolotVoices Heard
Asylum seekers held in the Holot detention facility will finally have heat in the cold weather following legal action by the NIF network.
NIF Participating in High Profile Pre-Election Conference on Democracy
During a February pre-election event, key political players, activists, journalists, and academics will explore the touchiest issues surrounding Israeli democracy.
NIF Grantee: Knesset Neglects Religion & State Issues
The 19th Knesset passed a paltry number of laws dealing with religion and state in Israel.