Tag Archive: civil rights
Nearly 1,200 Asylum Seekers Freed from Holot
Following August’s Supreme Court ruling, 1,178 asylum seekers were released from the Holot Detention facility in the Negev.
”Love Always Wins:” Israelis Unite Against Homophobia and Hatred
Thousands – including the Israeli president – rally to demand government action against Jewish extremism.
Breaking the Silence Releases Major Report on Operation Protective Edge
A new report uncovers worrisome testimony from Israeli soldiers during last summer’s war.
Must We Pay This Price?
NIF Israel Director Rachel Liel reflects upon Israel’s past and future during the back-to-back holidays of Memorial and Independence Day in Israel.
Freedom Project: Israeli Artists Portray Freedom for Passover
Israeli artists have teamed up with NIF Israel for the “Freedom Project” this Passover.
Post-Election Analysis
Activists and leaders share their thoughts about the elections and what opportunities and challenges we can expect from the 20th Knesset.
Tag Meir Visits Jaljulia to Comfort Residents After Attack
Dozens of Tag Meir activists took part in a solidarity visit following another ugly Price Tag attack in the town of Jaljulia.
Rachel Liel Speaks at Democracy Conference
NIF Israel Director Rachel Liel made a powerful speech at the Haaretz Democracy Conference. Watch it here.
NIF Supporters From Across the Globe Spoke Out and Took a Stand for Democracy
Supporters worldwide signed a statement – published as a full page ad in Haaretz – demonstrating the depth of support for an Israel that lives up to values of liberal democracy.
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.