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An activist with Tag Meir, an Israeli group funded by the New Israel Fund, hands out flowers on a day to counter racism in Jerusalem on June 1, 2019. (NIF/Yossi Zamir via JTA)

August 5, 2020, 8:53 am

Activist targets New Israel Fund for ‘electioneering’ via anti-racism groups

David Abrams’ lawsuit alleges the group violated its tax-exempt status by supporting grantees in Israel who are vocal on political issues

By Ron Kampeas

US Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat, with Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Wisconsin Democrat, right, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, June 16, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

July 10, 2020, 8:33 am

Progressive pro-Israel groups back Senate amendment to ban US aid on annexation

Eight liberal Zionist organizations, including J Street and Americans for Peace Now, say US taxpayer dollars shouldn’t support Netanyahu’s West Bank plan

By Eric Cortellessa

Actor Mandy Patinkin attends Showtime's 'Homeland' eighth and final season premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on Feb. 4, 2020, in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

July 1, 2020, 8:22 am

Mandy Patinkin lends his voice to the growing chorus of annexation opponents

‘Homeland’ actor narrates New Israel Fund video declaring that the possible major policy move would be a ‘disaster’ for both Israelis and Palestinians

By PHILISSA CRAMER

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks before a map of the Jordan Valley, vowing to extend Israeli sovereignty there if reelected, during a speech in Ramat Gan on September 10, 2019. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)

November 6, 2019, 6:20 pm

Liberal US Jewish groups ask Israeli politicians to oppose West Bank annexation

J Street, T’ruah and the New Israel Fund lobby Knesset members to rally against move, even if it receives approval from Trump

By Ben Sales

In this photo from, June 23, 2019 file photo, former US National Security Advisor John Bolton, right, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visit an old army outpost overlooking the Jordan Valley between the Israeli city of Beit Shean and the Palestinian city of Jericho. (AP Photo/Abir Sultan, File)

September 11, 2019, 12:54 am

Netanyahu’s Jordan Valley sovereignty vow widely panned by politicians as ‘spin’

Blue and White’s Ya’alon claims PM was ready to demolish Jordan Valley settlements in 2014; left-wing figures say promise meant to help premier escape his legal woes

By TOI staff

US Representatives Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) speaks as, Ilhan Abdullahi Omar (D-MN)(L), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) (2R), and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) hold a press conference, to address remarks made by US President Donald Trump earlier in the day, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on July 15, 2019. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP)

July 16, 2019, 5:16 pm

British Jewish leader says Trump’s xenophobic tirade ‘appalling’

Board of Deputies of British Jews joins US lawmakers, foreign leaders and other Jewish organizations in condemning president’s outburst against Democratic congresswomen

By TOI staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with members of the LGBT community at his residence in Jerusalem, April 7, 2019. (Facebook)

April 7, 2019, 5:10 pm

Netanyahu meets with LGBT leaders for first time in 10 years

Activists slam PM after sit-down, say he refused to make promises to advance equal rights due to coalition pressures

By TOI staff

David Myers, president and CEO of the Center for Jewish History. (Credit: Scarlett Freund)

October 16, 2018, 8:40 am

New Israel Fund’s new president opposes ‘most forms of’ Israel boycotts

David Myers takes role after stepping down as CEO of the Center for Jewish History following criticism of his involvement with liberal organizations

By JTA

Ron Dermer, Israel's ambassador to the United States, speaks at the Economic Club of Detroit in Detroit, Michigan, on June 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

October 11, 2018, 4:41 pm

Israel’s DC envoy refuses to meet J Street, snubs other left-wing Jewish groups

Unlike his predecessor, Ron Dermer steadfastly refuses to sit down with liberal advocacy organization, which accuses him of acting more like a GOP operative than a diplomat

By Eric Cortellessa

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (c-r) meets with leaders of the Druze community on July 27, 2018. (Haim Tzach)

August 3, 2018, 9:33 pm

Druze leader, cabinet minister trade versions over ‘apartheid’ accusation

Netanyahu walked out of meeting with Druze on nation-state law; minister says ex-officer Amal As’ad accused him of turning Israel into an ‘apartheid state,’ but As’ad denies it

By TOI staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Muafak Tarif at his office in Jerusalem on August 1, 2018. (Prime Minister's Office)

August 3, 2018, 6:18 pm

PM indicates Druze efforts against Jewish state law funded by the left

Netanyahu posts article that says campaign to combat controversial legislation is sponsored by the New Israel Fund; group denies accusation

By TOI staff

IDF soldiers clash with Palestinians in Al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of the West Bank city of Hebron, on December 31, 2017. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)

July 4, 2018, 1:58 pm

The brief but exciting life of the bill to outlaw filming IDF soldiers

What the tortuous path of one small piece of legislation – and the commotion it caused – reveals about Israel’s hollowed-out politics

By Haviv Rettig Gur

July 3, 2018, 9:21 am

Center for Jewish History head steps down, denies right-wing critics to blame

David Myers says he wants to be back home in Los Angeles, dismisses as ‘nuisances’ detractors who complained of his ties to left-wing movements, openness to settlement boycotts

By JTA

A still image taken from footage shot in the West Bank on September 25, 2015, shows an IDF soldier hurling a camera belonging to AFP reporters to the ground. (screen capture: YouTube)

June 17, 2018, 2:55 pm

Ministers advance bill criminalizing some filming of IDF, despite AG opposition

Controversial legislation would ban publishing footage that puts military in negative light and ‘harms soldiers’ morale,’ recommend jail for obstructing troops carrying out duties

By Raoul Wootliff

Illustrative. An Israeli soldier attempting to block the view of a photographer as troops search Palestinian men in the West Bank city of Hebron on June 22, 2017. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)

June 17, 2018, 5:45 am

Ministers expected to back bill criminalizing the filming of soldiers

Those who publish footage that puts military in negative light and ‘harms soldiers’ spirit’ could face up to 10 years in prison, according to controversial legislation

By TOI staff