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News

Building a democratic and inclusive Israel

Building a democratic and inclusive Israel by Uriel Simonsohn This past year has tested the social fabric of Israeli society in ways we have not seen in a generation. Amid conflict and deepening divisions, it has become painfully clear that if we are to build a more equal, cohesive, and Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 days30 October, 2025 ago

Taking up arms for Israeli democracy

Taking up arms for Israeli democracy by Liat Weiss Shahaf In a time of profound uncertainty, Brothers and Sisters in Arms has emerged as one of the most visible and determined forces working to protect Israel’s democratic foundations. Born following the government’s proposed judicial overhaul in early 2023, which would Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 days29 October, 2025 ago

Collaboration can build a stronger, healthier tomorrow

Collaboration can build a stronger, healthier tomorrow by Mohammad Darawshe The tragic war in Gaza is the longest and most brutal war we’ve ever known, and has shattered everything we’ve worked so hard to build – mutual responsibility, compassion, trust, and a shared society between Arabs and Jews in Israel. Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 1 week24 October, 2025 ago

Luke Akehurst MP: With a ceasefire in place, it’s time for a reset of UK-Israeli relations

North Durham MP Luke Akehurst has written the below article for the Jewish Chronicle. Click here to read the original. The tragic conflict between Israel and Hamas has put the relationship between Britain and the Jewish state under great strain. The ceasefire deal agreed offers an opportunity for a reset – not Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 weeks21 October, 2025 ago

Building the infrastructure of peace  

Building the infrastructure of peace   by Meredith Rothbart   Peace between Israelis and Palestinians seems more elusive than ever. Yet rather than simply giving up, we need to ask: has a holistic, coordinated effort to build a sustainable and more peaceful reality ever truly been attempted?  At Amal-Tikva, we believe it Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 weeks21 October, 2025 ago

Culture Secretary condemns ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

At today’s Urgent Question on the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP set out the government’s opposition to the ban and to anti-Zionist antisemitism more widely. She said: “This is about who we are as a country. A Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 weeks20 October, 2025 ago

Labour MPs push for action against antisemitism following Maccabi fan ban

At today’s Urgent Question on the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa, several Labour MPs pushed for more action from the government to tackle antisemitism and violence against Jewish people. Blackley and Middleton South MP Graham Stringer asked: “As my right hon. Friend Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 weeks20 October, 2025 ago

A just, democratic society requires gender equality

A just, democratic society requires gender equality Tal Hochman  Last April, several months after the outbreak of the war with Hamas, Iran launched its first rocket attack on Israel. Panic spread across the country, and the government decided to shut down all educational institutions. But then, at 1 in the Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 weeks15 October, 2025 ago

Prime Minister: Hamas disarmament must be non-negotiable

At today’s statement on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Prime Minister Keir Starmer set out the government’s position that the disarmament of Hamas is “non-negotiable”. He said: “Disarmament must be non-negotiable, and that is why it is written into the 20-point plan, and it is why we Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 weeks14 October, 2025 ago

Labour MPs urge support for peacebuilding following ceasefire

At today’s statement from the Prime Minister on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Labour MPs pushed the government for greater support for peacebuilding between Israelis and Palestinians to ensure future peace. Uxbridge and South Ruislip MP Danny Beales asked: “I welcome the Prime Minister’s statement, which we all hope Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 weeks14 October, 2025 ago

Home Secretary pledges to defend Jewish community following Manchester attack

At today’s statement on the terror attack against a synogogue in Manchester, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out the government’s condemnation of the attack and its response. She said: “Let me start by calling this attack what it was: an evil act of antisemitic terrorism that targeted innocent worshippers on Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 weeks13 October, 2025 ago

Labour MPs demand action against antisemitic anti-Zionism following synagogue attack

At today’s statement from the Home Secretary following the terrorist attack against a synagogue in Manchester, a number of Labour MPs pushed for greater action to tackle antisemitic anti-Zionism. Local MP Graham Stringer ended his remarks by saying: “Partly because of what has happened in Gaza, many people now think Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 weeks13 October, 2025 ago

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