Tag Archive: the occupation

Leading the Fight Against Outpost Law

The controversial law allowing the take-over of Palestinian property in the West Bank will face a legal challenge brought by civil society groups.

Statement on Outposts Bill

Today the Knesset gave preliminary approval to legislation that will strip Palestinian land owners of property rights, will encourage West Bank settlers to engage in more land grabs, and sets a terrible – and anti-democratic – precedent.

Calls to Strip B’Tselem Chief of Citizenship Greeted with Outrage

A leading Israeli politician has called for the head of Israel’s most prominent human rights organization to be stripped of his citizenship.

B’Tselem Uncovers Brutal Treatment of 8 Year-Old Palestinian Cyclist

B’Tselem’s video documentation project is working to expose the Israeli public to the realities of the almost 50 year occupation.

We Refuse to Back Down

These attempts to stifle speech, shut down dissent, and roll back Israeli democracy will fail. But we don’t have the luxury of waiting. We need to organize, speak up, and speak out.

“Managing” Didn’t Work

Amid the upsurge of violence, it’s more important than ever that we hold tight to the values that drive us: Democracy. Equality. Justice.

Breaking the Silence Releases Major Report on Operation Protective Edge

A new report uncovers worrisome testimony from Israeli soldiers during last summer’s war.

Rachel Liel Speaks at Democracy Conference

NIF Israel Director Rachel Liel made a powerful speech at the Haaretz Democracy Conference. Watch it here.

Breaking the Silence Marks its 10th Anniversary

Breaking the Silence commemorated their 10th anniversary with a public reading of soldiers’ testimonies.

Statement of the New Israel Fund: Baloney. Distortions. Simply Not True.

Yet again, the NGO Monitor distorts the facts in a misleading attempt to associate the New Israel Fund with the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement.