Tag Archive: democracy

We will not be stopped at Ben Gurion. We will not stop at all.

There is a context to the detention of an NIF Vice President at Ben Gurion Airport. It’s the years-long effort to demonize Israel’s civil rights sector.

On-the-Ground Report from Social Justice Fellow in Jerusalem

Social Justice Fellow Josh Schwartz left New York for Jerusalem in order to learn about Israel in a way that he could only do firsthand.

Neo-Authoritarianism is a Global Challenge

It would be a tragic irony, if in this time of rising xenophobia and racism, people like us decide to hunker down and only pay attention to what was happening in our own backyard.

Umm al-Hiran Demands Equality, Justice, and Dignity

A deadly confrontation triggered a national conversation about Bedouin rights in Israel.

Next Steps After Violence in Umm al-Hiran

The tragedy at Umm al-Hiran is an opportunity to fight discrimination and police violence.

Soldier Convicted of Manslaughter for Shooting Subdued Attacker

A video released by B’Tselem helped bring about a much needed display of accountability.

Outpost Bill Passes Initial Hurdles

A new bill threatens to legalize settlements built on private Palestinian land in the West Bank.

Charges Filed Against Rabbi for Racist Incitement and Violence

Legal intervention just sent the message that religious violence is unacceptable.

Coming Together

The terrible fires that raged across Israel this weekend have shown just how much Israelis can come together in the face of a national emergency.

Alternative Award for Breaking the Silence

Following the contentious cancellation of a NIS 20,000 award, Ben-Gurion faculty presented an alternative prize.