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Thomas L. Friedman in the New York Times: Trump and Netanyahu Steer Toward an Ugly World, Together

By: Thomas L. Friedman ‘There was a time when a meeting between the president of the United States and the prime minister of Israel brought only pride to both Israeli and American Jews, who saw two democratic leaders working together. Well, I know that I am not alone...

Protecting Civil Society in Israel

Israel’s democratic crisis did not end with Hamas’ attacks on October 7th and has continued throughout the past eighteen months of the Gaza war. Since the formation of Israel’s current extremist government in early 2023, emboldened Jewish extremists in the halls of...

What to Watch in the Knesset – March 2025

By Ben Murane, NIFC Executive Director In the last week, Netanyahu has boldly assaulted Israel’s democratic safeguards—fired the head of the security agency investigating him, begun the firing of the Attorney General, and passed anti-democratic legislation to...

Peace & Populism Conference Shines a Light on Democracy

Much of the world is experiencing democratic backsliding, including Israel. As Canada prepares for a federal election, and as Israelis look toward the end of the war with Hamas in Gaza, hundreds of Canadians came together this month for "Peace and Populism: How the...

Speaking to Israel’s President About Palestinian Society in Israel

The following speech was given by NIF International Board Member and expert in Arab-Jewish relations, Dr. Nasreen Haddad Haj-Yahya, to Israel’s President Isaac Herzog on the occasion of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, 2025. Good evening to you, Mr. President, Mrs....

Come work with us! NIFC is hiring a Development and Engagement Officer

About the New Israel Fund of Canada The New Israel Fund of Canada advances and defends democracy and equality in Israel. Since 1986, NIFC has helped contributed over $300 million to more than 900 organizations in Israel that fight for socio-economic equality,...

Come work with us! NIFC is hiring a Communications Coordinator

About the New Israel Fund of Canada The New Israel Fund of Canada (NIFC) advances and defends democracy and equality in Israel. Since 1986, NIFC has helped contribute over $300 million to more than 900 organizations in Israel that fight for socio-economic equality,...

Stop the War

By Daniel Sokatch, NIF International CEO After a two month break, war, and the crushing fear that it brings—of death, destruction, sirens, bombs, and fear itself–have resumed across Israel and Gaza. Everyone knows what this means for Palestinians. Two weeks ago,...

Strengthening NGOs’ Resilience in Times of Crisis

Photo Credit: Yossi Zamir In the aftermath of October 7th, an Israeli-Palestinian peace organization turned to Shatil, NIF's action arm, after becoming embroiled in an internal crisis. The organization’s Jewish co-CEO wanted to update the organization’s mission...

Israeli Human Rights groups say NO to Trump’s plans for Gaza

Photo Credit: UNRWA Following U.S. President Trump’s proposal to forcibly transfer millions of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, 12 Israeli human rights groups released a joint statement in opposition. Signees included NIFC project partners The Association for Civil...

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