Tag Archive: settlements

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.

Israel’s Supreme Court Strikes Down Illegal Settlement Regularization Law

Thanks to a petition by NIF grantees Adalah and ACRI, Israel’s Supreme Court has overturned a law allowing for the retroactive legalization of West Bank settlements.

Ending Government Incentives for Performances in Settlements

Following an ACRI petition, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled to discontinue to financial incentives for performances in West Bank settlements.

High Court Requires Disclosure of Illegal Settlement Funding

After a petition from Peace Now, the High Court rules on illegal transfers of public funds to organizations building outposts in the West Bank.

The Struggle for the Soul of Israel’s Democracy

An independent judiciary is at the heart of democratic government. As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to dismantle Israel’s system of checks and balances, we stand with Israelis defending their democracy.

Five Organizations Reject Erdan’s Attack on Airbnb

We are dismayed to read your letter to governors of US states, in which you assert that Airbnb’s decision to delist homes in West Bank Jewish settlements is tantamount to adhering to the BDS Movement and constitutes anti-Semitism.

Fact Sheet: Legislation to Annex West Bank Settlements

The Israeli government is expected to begin approving new legislation that effectively annexes parts of the West Bank into Israel. This is a significant move that upsets the status quo substantially – it would represent the first time Israel will annex land West Bank since 1967. An initial vote was expected on Sunday, October 29th,…

NIF CEO: “We Don’t Support BDS. Kansas Law Harms Israel And Free Speech.”

Today, in response to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU challenging a Kansas law that imposes penalties on those who call for boycott of Israel or Israeli settlements, Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund, released the following statement.

From Belfast to Jerusalem

A trip to post-conflict Northern Ireland taught two high school principals how to bring their students together.

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.