Executive director, Michael Chaitow said NIF had warned for many years that Israel couldn’t maintain its democratic status while simultaneously maintaining a military occupation. “It is possible to invest in peace and security instead of occupation, it said." theguardian.com/world/article/…

Devastatingly, polio has once more returned to Gaza. Dr Osama Tanous of NIF grantee Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) joined Patricia Karvelas on ABC Radio National to discuss what this means for Gazans and Israelis. Listen to the conversation in full at: nif.li/on

We stand with Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan Zangauker & this year’s NIF “Truth to Power” recipient, in demanding the Netanyahu govt reach a hostage deal. “The people want the hostages home, and there is a majority in the govt & Knesset for the deal on the table!"

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Rest in peace Ambassador Martin Indyk – NIF Australia Patron, Ambassador to Israel and a towering figure in the world of diplomacy and peace negotiations. May his memory be a blessing. For more on Ambassador Indyk, please see his obituary in The New York Times at: nif.li/ndyk+

In Israel & the occupied Palestinian territories the Naomi Chazan Fellows learned how to 'build a vision & operationalise it'. The Fellows saw life in Silwan, Umm al-Khair, Lakiya & Nazareth & are energised to advocate for a better reality for everyone in Israel-Palestine.

Listen to NIF executive director, Michael Chaitow in conversation with analyst and political commentator, Dahlia Scheindlin about the prospects of war on a third front and what this might mean for a ceasefire and hostage deal at: NIF.li/dahlia

This is a welcome development but with 16 outposts established in this year and 5 legalised in June alone, so much more needs to be done to fight against the entrenching of the occupation in the West Bank. haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

Following the horrific events of October 7, the violence unfolding in Israel & Gaza has continued to loom large globally. This event looks at the basic concepts of international law & how matters before ICJ/ICC are playing out on campuses in Australia. nif.li/courtstocampus…

May their memory be a blessing and may we have a deal. Now.

At this time of heightened tension and divide, it is important to find small pockets of hope. This episode of Groundwork brings you just that – the story of Hand-in-Hand schools cultivating an environment where future generations of Jews and Arabs are thriving together in peace.

Grab your tickets at nif.li/promo before it's too late!

Food is a fundamental right. That’s why NIF is raising urgent funds to provide humanitarian aid for people in Gaza who are suffering and starving. We will direct 100% of funds raised to World Central Kitchen and @rescueorg. Please make a tax deductible gift today nif.li/azacampaignwit…

On 22/9 in Melbourne New Israel Fund AU & The Jewish Independent present 'From International Courts to Campus Lawns'. International law expert Jeremie Bracka & Director Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation (ACJC) David Slucki discuss the impacts of the Israel/Gaza war w/Melissa Castan (@CastanCentreLaw). nif.li/courtstocampus…

October 7th was the darkest day in Israel's history. It brought with it immense pain and suffering. It ushered in a disastrous war that is still ongoing. As we approach the one-year anniversary we hope to find strength in our community. Join us at: nif.li/oct7twitter

Thank you Ralph King 🇦🇺🇮🇱 for taking the time to meet with the NIF team while you're in town. We look forward to continuing to engage on the matters that our grantees are working towards: justice, equality and security for all in the region.