Tag Archive: Likud
The Courage of Israel’s Protest Leaders
Einav Zangauker, an activist working tirelessly to bring her son home, is a heartbreakingly powerful symbol of their struggle.
Exposing Right-Wing Disinformation on Twitter
Following a report by NIF grantee FakeReporter, Twitter removed a right-wing disinformation account.
Exposing Anti-Women, Anti-Democratic Organizations
Haaretz and NIF grantee the Democratic Bloc recently exposed a dangerous up-and-coming coalition of conservative organizations and actors which seek to oppose gender equality and the LGBTQ community in Israel.
Highlighting Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination
After incendiary remarks by the Minister of Internal Security, NIF grantee, The Aguda – Israel’s LGBT Task Force launched a social media campaign shedding light on injustices facing LGBTQ in Israel.
What to Watch in the Knesset
The New Israel Fund tracks legislation in the Knesset that could change the way Israeli democracy functions. We will provide regular updates throughout this Knesset session.
What to Watch in Israeli Democracy: Week of February 21
The New Israel Fund will provide you with regular updates about what you need to know about the most important issues facing Israeli democracy playing out in the 2020 Knesset elections.
A Double Danger to Democracy
On the eve of Israel’s elections, we’re fighting back against voter suppression and a disastrous plan to annex the West Bank.
Fighting Back Against Voter Suppression
Zazim – Community Action and Adalah: The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights help fight intimidation tactics targeting Arab voters in the upcoming elections.
Israeli Civil Society Orgs React to Israeli Election Committee’s ‘No Camera’ Ruling Against Likud Voter Suppression Tactics
Responding to news that the Chairman of Israel’s Central Election Committee, Justice Hanan Melcer, had ruled that political parties will not be allowed to set up cameras in polling places, three leading civil society organizations in Israel who challenged Likud voter suppression tactics and NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch released the following statements…
Election Season Brings Racist Rhetoric and Wins for Women in Israel
The just-concluded campaign for local governments in Israel saw right-wing parties deploy racist rhetoric. These desperate campaign tactics largely failed. Meanwhile, a high number of women were elected to office.