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At the Israeli Civil Administration in Beit El, Palestinians navigate layers of security checks, segregation, and arbitrary restrictions just to object to plans threatening their land. Some are denied entry; others are silenced inside. Still, they persist. Even when the outcomes are predetermined, their presence is an act of resistance - refusing erasure, asserting that these lands were never abandoned.

During the past several days, Israel has intensified its attacks on Gaza, following more than ten weeks during which it blocked all entry...

As Passover approaches—a time to reflect on freedom and liberation—we're reminded of the ongoing struggles for justice and equality. Below is a letter from Noa, TINAUs' CEO, sharing thoughts on these themes and the meaning of freedom in these challenging times. The letter is also available in Hebrew and Arabic.

I first started learning Hebrew a few months after meeting a wonderful person in Berlin whose family originated from Israel and who had...

Women’s bodies are tools in power struggles, as Israeli society ignores violence in Gaza and the West Bank, focusing on shaming victims.

To our This is Not an Ulpan community.   It’s no secret that this past year has been one of the hardest in our corner of the world. Hope...

Jesus is part of this land, and like all things connected to this place he has many faces and many names - it all depends on your...

History teaches us that in every period of increasing oppression, spineless people emerge attempting to crawl into the halls of power....

መልካም የስግድ በዓል! Sigd, meaning "prostration" in Ge'ez, is a unique Ethiopian Jewish holiday of renewal, unity, and reflection on faith.

Women’s rights remain fragile as violence, inequality, and systemic misogyny persist. The fight for safety and equality is far from over.

Bedouin communities in the Negev fight for land rights and recognition amid threats of home demolitions and displacement.

I stood in solidarity in the Jordan Valley, witnessing the strength and vulnerability of Palestinian communities facing nightly threats.

For the fourth time in its history, Israeli troops are invading Lebanon, once again under the pretext of "defending the north of Israel."...

To our community of learners at This Is Not An Ulpan, As we look back on a year filled with unimaginable loss, devastation, war, and...

In February 2024, Fakhri Abu Diab's home in Silwan was demolished. This post explores the impact of demolitions in East Jerusalem and local

To our community of learners at This Is Not An Ulpan, The war in Gaza rages on as the Israeli government refuses to accept any deal on...

The Association for Civil Rights in Israel Since the Gaza war began, the Israeli police have intensified repression of dissent,...

Our longtime partners from the Akevot Institute, alongside the brilliant Einat Weizman, have created a special production that brings to...

*Hebrew below Gal is teaching at the Open University of Israel and his research focuses on issues of ethnicity, citizenship education,...