Tag Archive: democracy
What to Make of the Prime Minister’s Libel?
The days ahead will not be simple — not for Israelis who cherish democracy, not for NIF, and not for the 38,000 people seeking asylum who now find themselves in limbo — but this episode has powerfully demonstrated that we are not alone, and that when we stand together we have real power.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Flip-Flop
The prime minister reneged on a deal with the UNHCR after agreeing to a solution on the issue of people seeking asylum in Israel.
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.
Meet Noa Dagoni: Organizer for Democracy and Human Rights
Having grown up working on social justice issues, Noa started work at Shatil in the middle of the refugee deportation crisis.
Countering the Deportations: In Court and In The Streets
Some good news came out of Israel recently when it comes to people seeking asylum.
Holding a Mirror: The Hidden Stories from the Occupied Territories
Videos taken by B’Tselem and Yesh Din help show Israelis what’s happening beyond the barrier.
“Journalism is Sacred”
An interview with Shuki Tausig of the Seventh Eye on the contemporary Israeli media landscape.
Responding to Prime Minister’s Office on African Asylum Seekers (PDF)
HIAS separates myth from fact when it comes to people seeking asylum in Israel.
Jewish Clergy Say No to Deportation
A letter to the Israeli government demanding a stop to the deportations has gathered over 900 signatures from Rabbis, Cantors, and seminary students.