Tag Archive: Be’er Sheva

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The Urgency of Hope in the Darkest Times

It is more important than ever that we insist on hope—not as a last resort, but as the spark of inspiration in our struggle for peace and justice.

Standing Together volunteers gather around a mobile bomb shelter they installed in a Bedouin village

Building an Emergency Response Center Alongside Bedouin in the Negev

We are working with Bedouin communities in the Negev to help provide basic necessities–food, medicine, and bomb shelters.

Destruction in the Israeli border town of Ofakim after October 7

Advocating for Fair Rehabilitation of Gaza Border Communities

Shatil is advocating to ensure that development towns like Ofakim be included in the government’s plan to rebuild Israel’s Gaza envelope.

Anat Ben Tov

Responding to Right-Wing Attacks through Power-Building

By connecting the victims of discriminatory attacks to local resources and activists, NIF and Shatil help flip the script.

We Choose Freedom, Equality, and Peace for Both the Israeli and Palestinian People

Memories and hopes a year after October 7 from NIF board member, Yasmeen Abu Fraiha.

Farhan Al-Qadi

Shining a Light on Unrecognized Bedouin Communities

Last week, Israeli forces returned Farhan Al-Qadi from Gaza. Amid the celebrations, his return elevated the profoundly unequal status of his community.

A man stands next to temporary bomb shelters in the Negev

Shatil Spotlight—Helping Bedouin in the Negev

Bedouin communities in the Negev are underserved, and all the more so after October 7. Shatil is working to make sure they are protected and supported.

Shatil Spotlight: From the Desk of Esther Sivan

A Rosh Hashana message from Shatil’s Director

Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights in Jerusalem and Beyond

Jerusalem LGBTQ+ parade kicks off  pride month in Israel.

Protestors at demonstration

Taking to the Streets

NIF’s action arm Shatil is helping to coordinate among protesters and emerging leaders.