Tag Archive: Breaking the Silence

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Detainment Won’t Stop Human Rights Champions

Three human rights activists who were detained by the army near an illegal outpost vowed not to bow to the harassment.

NIF CEO On Human Rights Defender Detentions: “We Will Not Be Intimidated Or Silenced”

Responding to the detentions of three leading human rights defenders in the South Hebron Hills today, NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch released the following statement. . .

Israel’s Attorney General Investigating Airport Interrogations after ACRI Intervention

The detentions of progressive activists – Israeli and foreign — at the border have raised alarm and brought action.

Trailblazer Frima Merphie Bubis

Watch: Trailblazer Exposes the Injustices of the Occupation

Frima (Merphie) Bubis grew up Orthodox, but pushed to serve in the IDF. Her experience while in uniform ultimately brought her to work at Breaking the Silence.

Israelis Respond to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Attack on NIF

More than 3,000 Israelis made donations as an act of solidarity with NIF and to stand for Israeli democracy.

“The Problem is the Rules”

NGOs give voice to Israelis who press their government to uphold human rights.

A Photo Exhibit by B’Tselem Draws the Government’s Ire

The exhibit shows photographs of 50 Palestinians born in 1967 and humanizes Palestinians living in the occupied territories.

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Netanyahu Plows Ahead with Anti-Democratic Agenda

Under pressure from corruption investigations, Bibi is pushing a series controversial laws.

Police Investigate Breaking the Silence Leader

The investigation began following political pressure and is likely intended to deter more soldiers from speaking out.

Netanyahu’s Effort to Isolate Human Rights Groups Backfires

The prime minister cancelled a meeting with the German foreign minister and drew attention to the issues.