Tag Archive: democracy
Labor Party Stands Up For NIF
The Labor party withdrew its endorsement of a candidate for the Hod HaSharon local council election over her campaign’s attempt to delegitimize progressives.
Back to School for Breaking the Silence
A law intended to bar the organization from speaking at Israeli schools did not stop Avner Gvaryahu from accepting an invitation to speak about the occupation at a Tel Aviv high school.
Meet Shatil’s New Director: Esther Sivan
She’s already worked with a range of Israeli civil society organizations that stand for women’s rights, civil rights, human rights, and shared society.
American Student Finally Granted Entry to Study in Israel
22-year-old graduate student Lara Alqasem was held at Ben Gurion airport for more than two weeks before she was allowed to join her classmates at Hebrew University.
NIF CEO Sokatch On Lara Alqasem Ruling: “Victory For Democracy And Academic Freedom”
Today, responding to the news that American student Lara Alqasem will be released from Ben Gurion Airport and allowed to study at Hebrew University, NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch released the following statement. . .
New Israel Fund CEO Sokatch On Detention Of American Student: “Lara Alqasem Should Be In Class Today…Netanyahu Government’s Entry Law Is A Tool For Witch Hunts”
Today, responding to the ongoing detention of Palestinian-American student Lara Alqasem at Ben Gurion Airport and the government’s prevention of Alqasem from commencing her studies at Hebrew University, NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch released the following statement. . .
The American Grad Student Living at Ben Gurion Airport
The more we argue about whether or not Lara Alqasem is a BDS supporter, the more we implicitly concede the point that it is just fine when a liberal democracy denies entry to a person simply because the government doesn’t like her political views.
Outrage Continues over Political Profiling at Ben Gurion Airport
The phenomenon began last year with the detention of our VP Jennifer Spitzer. The newest to be stopped is Lara Alqasem, a student pursuing a master’s degree at the Hebrew University.
Responding to Violent Racism
There has been an uptick in violence against Arabs across the country fueled by politicians. Tag Meir, Sikkuy, and other civil society organizations are pushing back.
Donor Profile: Hadass Kaufmann
Kaufmann, a Jerusalem resident, decided to leave her entire estate to NIF in order to strengthen democracy in Israel.