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Illustrative photo of Palestinian citizens of Israel. (Keren Manor/Activestills.org)
Palestinian citizens of Israel won’t be bullied into silence any longer
A recent campaign against Palestinian journalist Makbula Nasser, who was attacked on the front page of Israel’s most-read newspaper, was meant to strike fear in the hearts of Palestinian citizens of Israel — the fear of speaking out. That may have worked with previous generations. Do you remember the neighborhood bully? The scary one who…
By Rami Younis November 10, 2017
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Why Jewish Israelis should stand with the head of Israel’s Islamic Movement
I’m no supporter of Sheikh Raed Salah, but as Jewish Israelis we have an enormous responsibility to state loudly and clearly that which our privilege still permits us. That means opposing political persecution when we see it. Two years ago Israel outlawed one of the largest popular associations in the country, the Northern Branch of…
By Orly Noy August 15, 2017
Seeking asylum in Israel: Deportation without due process
Instead of giving asylum seekers the benefit of the doubt, as international law prescribes, in Israel, the district courts find doubts, the Supreme Court approves their decisions, and persecuted peoples are deported before the merits of their cases can be examined. Everyone can sleep soundly. Israel’s asylum system is designed to allow everyone, aside from…
By Laissez Passer March 8, 2013
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Teacher summoned to hearing over leftist Facebook comments
A teacher in an Israeli public school, who has become the target of a hate campaign after she expressed leftist views on Facebook, has been summoned to a hearing at the Ministry of Education. According to the teacher, following some messages she posted on a Facebook debate regarding an “alternative memorial day” (a pro-peace event…
By Noam Sheizaf November 16, 2011
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