Tag Archive: Peace Now – Shalom Achshav

Al-Walaja Residents Win Injunction Against Demolitions

Residents of the Palestinian village east of Jerusalem won six more months to create a zoning plan for their community, halting looming demolitions.

Defending Liberal Democracy in Israel and Supporting Ukraine

This week, in the face of this ongoing crisis in Ukraine, NIF made a grant to support a crisis center on the Ukraine-Poland border and a network of safehouses operated by the progressive Israeli youth movement, Hashomer Hatzair.

Solidarity With Victims of Settler Violence

Hundreds of Israeli activists traveled to the West Bank last week to plant trees in solidarity with the Palestinian village of Burin after extremist settlers targeted olive farmers and members of NIF grantee, Rabbis for Human Rights.

Documenting Home Demolition in Sheikh Jarrah

The Jerusalem Municipality demolished the Salhiya family home in Sheikh Jarrah in the middle of the night, leaving 15 residents cold and homeless.

Hundreds Protest Settler Violence and Lack of Water in Hebron Hills

Following a a major settler attack on Palestinians in the South Hebron Hills, NIF grantees and other human rights organizations organized a march to protest the violence and support Palestinians’ water rights.

A Victory Against the Occupation – and the Fight Ahead

Israel’s Supreme Court struck down the terrible “Regularization Law.” But it is by no means the end of the road.

Annexation Protest - photo credit: Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90

Taking a Stand Against West Bank Annexation

Over 6,000 people, including multiple NIF grantees, rallied in Tel Aviv to protest planned annexation of parts of the West Bank.

photo of Omar Shakir

NIF Grantees Protest Deportation of Human Rights Defender

The Supreme Court approved the deportation of Human Rights Watch’s Omar Shakir. Israeli human rights organizations are speaking out.

Israelis Gather Under Slogan “Two States, One Hope” in Massive Peace Rally

Israelis came out in droves to mark the 50th year of occupation after the Six-Day-War and to stand for a better future.

Tel Aviv Demonstration to Call for Two-State Solution

The event is part of a larger effort to acknowledge 50 years of occupation.