Activism
Genesis Prize opens public nominations for 2027
Annual $1 million prize, known as the “Jewish Nobel,” is seeking nominations from around the world through Nov 30, with the public invited to nominate individuals recognized for their achievements
Sheffi Paz, prominent Tel Aviv anti-illegal immigration activist, dies at 74
UK police assess national security adviser's wife after post supporting Palestine Action
Hillel rabbi in Georgia's Emory fired over fiance's Israel criticism, pro-Palestinian posts
UN rights experts, influential women condemn Iran’s 'sham' trial of activist Zahra Tabari
Tabari was convicted by a Revolutionary Court in Rasht in October on the grounds of armed rebellion, in an online trial that lasted less than ten minutes.
Australia climate change protest disrupts shipping at coal port, 21 arrested
Hundreds of activists disrupted shipping at Australia’s Newcastle coal port, prompting 21 arrests. Greenpeace and Rising Tide called it a peaceful protest for climate action.
Nicaragua's government releases about 40 political prisoners, activists say
Nicaragua freed around 40 political prisoners, moving them to house arrest amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent. Many had been held for months or years without contact with their families.
British pro-Israel org will not counter-protest pro-Palestinian march for first time
Stop the Hate alleges that the police are weaponizing their presence to suppress Jewish opposition, forcing counter-protesters into isolated, barricaded areas they call the "Jewpen."
Holocaust museums 'false propaganda' used to blackmail world - American Muslims for Palestine head
Osama Abu Irshaid says Jews have a "monopoly on the victim mentality," calling for a new "Palestinian genocide" narrative.
Second 'noxious substance' attack on Toronto pro-Palestinian activists in two weeks
A 59-year-old man was charged with assault with a weapon and administering a noxious substance.
The Iraqi cleric and ex-Houthi spokesperson breaking ranks to defend Israel online
Two Arab activists are challenging dominant regional narratives by defending Israel online, even after facing bombings, persecution, and exile.
In the shadow of hate: Egyptian activist on fleeing home after defending Israel post-October 7
The personal narrative of an Egyptian woman forced to leave her homeland after speaking out against Hamas on October 7.
Anton Goodman: Fighting for human rights for Jews and Palestinians alike
Jerusalemite of the Week: Modern Orthodox peace activist Anton Goodman, of Rabbis for Human Rights, talks about his life, the causes he champions, and the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Large scale protests in Tunis denounce Global Sumud Flotilla arrests
Hundreds marched in Tunis to denounce Israel’s detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists, including 25 Tunisians, as released activists began returning home.
