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Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Human Rights Studies Master of Arts Program Silencing “Breaking the Silence”: The Israeli government’s agenda respecting human rights NGOs activism since 2009 Ido Dembin Thesis Adviser: Prof. Yinon Cohen Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts 12 September, 2018 Abstract This research examines a key aspect in the deterioration of Israeli democracy between 2009-2018. Mainly, it looks at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Right-wing governments utilization of legislative procedure to limit the right to free speech. The aspects of the right to free speech discussed here pertain to dissenting and critical activism against these government’s policies. The suppression of said right is manifested in the marginalization, delegitimization and ultimately silencing of its expression in Human Rights NGOs activism. To demonstrate this, the research presents a case study of one such NGO – “Breaking the Silence” – and the legal and political actions designed to cause its eventual ousting from mainstream Israeli discourse. The research focuses on the importance and uniqueness of this NGO, as well as the ways in which the government perceives and acts against it. First, it analyzes the NGO’s history, modus operandi and goals, emphasizing the uniqueness that makes it a particularly fascinating case. Then, it researches the government’s specific interest in crippling and limiting its influence. Finally, it highlights the government’s toolbox and utilization thereof against it. By shining a light on this case, the research seeks to show the process of watering down of a fundamental right within Israeli democracy – which is instrumental to understanding the state’s risk of decline towards illiberal democracy. -
A Pre-Feasibility Study on Water Conveyance Routes to the Dead
A PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY ON WATER CONVEYANCE ROUTES TO THE DEAD SEA Published by Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Kibbutz Ketura, D.N Hevel Eilot 88840, ISRAEL. Copyright by Willner Bros. Ltd. 2013. All rights reserved. Funded by: Willner Bros Ltd. Publisher: Arava Institute for Environmental Studies Research Team: Samuel E. Willner, Dr. Clive Lipchin, Shira Kronich, Tal Amiel, Nathan Hartshorne and Shae Selix www.arava.org TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 HISTORICAL REVIEW 5 2.1 THE EVOLUTION OF THE MED-DEAD SEA CONVEYANCE PROJECT ................................................................... 7 2.2 THE HISTORY OF THE CONVEYANCE SINCE ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE .................................................................. 9 2.3 UNITED NATIONS INTERVENTION ......................................................................................................... 12 2.4 MULTILATERAL COOPERATION ............................................................................................................ 12 3 MED-DEAD PROJECT BENEFITS 14 3.1 WATER MANAGEMENT IN ISRAEL, JORDAN AND THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY ............................................... 14 3.2 POWER GENERATION IN ISRAEL ........................................................................................................... 18 3.3 ENERGY SECTOR IN THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY .................................................................................... 20 3.4 POWER GENERATION IN JORDAN ........................................................................................................ -
Allahu Akbar" Becomes a Crime: the Israeli Case
UCLA UCLA Journal of Islamic and Near Eastern Law Title When "Allahu Akbar" Becomes a Crime: The Israeli Case Permalink https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7mn483xw Journal UCLA Journal of Islamic and Near Eastern Law, 18(1) Authors Efron, Yael Wattad, Mohammed S. Publication Date 2020 DOI 10.5070/N4181051173 Peer reviewed eScholarship.org Powered by the California Digital Library University of California WHEN “ALLAHU AKBAR”1 BECOMES A CRIME: The Israeli Case Yael Efron & Mohammed S. Wattad Abstract This Article examines the constitutionality of an Israeli bill that crim- inalizes the use of PA systems in prayer houses, punishable by a fine of 5000–10,000 NIS (the Muezzin Law). The Bill was presented to the Israeli Parliament (the Knesset) as a religiously-neutral environmental law. This Article asserts that a careful reading of the Bill’s language reveals that it is specifically tailored to apply precisely to Muslim prayer houses, thus crimi- nalizing the Muslim call for prayer (the adhan), especially the call occurring between dawn and sunrise (the Fajer adhan). As such, we perceive the Muez- zin law as violating the right to equality and the right to dignity of the Muslim minority in Israel, as well as infringing upon its religious feelings. Addition- ally, we contend that the Muezzin Law is not truly driven by environmental concern, but rather that it represents a conflict with religious dimension (a CRD)—namely, the perception that the adhan, as a Muslim symbol, poses a threat to the identity of Jews in Israel. Examining the constitutionality of the Muezzin Law introduces a crucial question relating to the interplay between constitutional law and criminal law. -
Post-Zionist" Philanthropists: Urging Attitudes of American Jewi Leaders Toward Communal Allocate
Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs Post-Zionist" Philanthropists: urging Attitudes of American Jewi Leaders Toward Communal Allocate Steven M. Cohen and Gerald B. Bubis "POST-ZIONIST" PHILANTHROPISTS: EMERGING ATTITUDES OF AMERICAN JEWISH LEADERS TOWARD COMMUNAL ALLOCATIONS Steven M. Cohen and Gerald B. Bubis Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs 1998 THE JERUSALEM CENTER FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (JCPA), founded in 1976, is an independent, non-profit institute for policy research and education serving Israel and the Jewish people. For more than two decades, the Jerusalem Center has undertaken numerous studies at the request of government and public bodies, and has organized international conferences and seminars with the participation of leading experts from Israel and abroad. Some 300 researchers have participated in the JCPA's various studies, including 70 Center Fellows and Associates. Since its founding, the Center has produced some 700 publications in Hebrew, English, and other languages, which report on the results of research undertaken within its framework. Principal Programs: • Study of Jewish Community Organization: Organized in 1968 to study every organized Jewish community in the world • The Jewish Political Tradition: Begun in 1970 to study this tradition from biblical times to its contemporary manifestations • Institute for Federal Studies: Established in 1976 to study federal solutions to current political problems throughout the world, including the Israeli-Palestinian- Jordanian peace -
The Suez Crisis of 1956 and Its Aftermath: a Comparative Study of Constitutions, Use of Force, Diplomacy and International Relations
THE SUEZ CRISIS OF 1956 AND ITS AFTERMATH: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CONSTITUTIONS, USE OF FORCE, DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PNINA LAHAV* INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1298 A. A War of Self-Defense? ............................................................. 1298 B. Motives of the Belligerents ........................................................ 1299 C. U.S. Reaction and Aftermath ..................................................... 1304 I. THREE COUNTRIES (PLUS ONE) GO TO WAR: DIPLOMATIC MANEUVERS AND CONSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS .......................... 1305 A. Egypt .......................................................................................... 1305 B. The United Kingdom .................................................................. 1308 1. Constitutional Framework ................................................... 1308 2. The Road to War ................................................................. 1309 3. Aftermath: Modifying the Constitutional Framework of War Powers ..................................................................... 1314 C. France ....................................................................................... 1317 1. Constitutional Framework ................................................... 1317 2. The Road to War ................................................................. 1318 3. Aftermath: Modifying the Constitutional Framework of War Powers .................................................................... -
Israel's Partial Constitution: the Basic Laws
Israel's Partial Constitution: The Basic Laws By Amnon Rubinstein (April 2009) Introduction Israel has no formal constitution but it does have constitutional laws that are among the most progressive and liberal of any democratic nation. This is due to "the constitutional revolution," the adoption by the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, of two basic laws concerning human rights. The saga of Israel's Basic Laws can be traced back to the country's birth in 1948. The Declaration of Independence prescribes a clear course for the development of a future constitution of the Jewish State: We declare that, with effect from the moment of the termination of the [British] Mandate being tonight, the eve of Sabbath…15th May, 1948 until the establishment of the elected, regular authorities of the State in accordance with the Constitution which shall be adopted by the Elected Constituent Assembly not later than the 1st October 1948, the People's Council shall act as a Provisional Council of State, and its executive organ, the People's Administration, shall be the Provisional Government of the Jewish State, to be called 'Israel.' In this respect, David Ben Gurion, the drafter of the declaration and the first Prime Minister was loyal to the UN partition plan which was passed by the general assembly on November 29, 1947. The partition plan split the land of Palestine into two independent states: one Jewish and one Arab. That decision laid down the rules regarding the constitutional formulas of these states: The Constituent Assembly of each State shall draft a democratic constitution for its State and choose a provisional government to succeed the Provisional Council of Government appointed by the Commission. -
Real Estate Magazine
SUMMER 2021 EDITION REAL ESTATE LETTER FROM THE EDITOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Dear Readers, Welcome to the summer 2021 edition of The Jerusalem INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 06 Post’s Real Estate magazine. This edition is being published Juan de la Roca under unique circumstances. With the help of the vaccines, we hope to be nearing the end of the pandemic, so it is time to assess the damage and seek ways to jump-start TAXATION IS A FACT OF LIFE ...............................................................07 the economy and increase housing starts. Adrian Boult In addition we have just finished a sharp intensive military campaign. We also have a new government HEALING THE ECONOMY POST-CORONA .........................................10 which must take the necessary steps to generate economic Uriel Lynn activity and reduce the unemployment rate caused by the pandemic and try to halt the real estate price rises which have started anew . SUPPLY AND DEMAND: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ................... 12 Fittingly, we have articles by three very the important Raul Serogo economic figures Uriel Lynn, president of the Federation of the Israeli Chambers of Commerce; Raul Serogo, EXPANDING OUR ECONOMIC HORIZONS ......................................... 14 president of the Israel Builders Association, and Ron John Benzaquen Tomer, president of the Manufacturers Association of Israel. The pandemic has had dramatic effects on real estate, as NEW SHELTERED HOUSING IN JERUSALEM .................................. -
Jewish and Democraɵc
A Special Report by ƚŚĞ:ĞǁŝƐŚWĞŽƉůĞWŽůŝĐLJ/ŶƐƟƚƵƚĞ͗ :ĞǁŝƐŚĂŶĚĞŵŽĐƌĂƟĐ͗ WĞƌƐƉĞĐƟǀĞƐĨƌŽŵtŽƌůĚ:ĞǁƌLJ THE JEWISH PEOPLE POLICY INSTITUTE (Established by the Jewish Agency for Israel) Ltd. (CC) www.jppi.org.il (JWBU3BN$BNQVTrJOGP!KQQJPSHJM ESTABLISHED BY JAFI 5FMr'BY THE JEWISH PEOPLE POLICY INSTITUTE (Established by the Jewish Agency for Israel) Ltd. (CC) Partners and Members Board of Directors and Professional About JPPI of the General Meeting: Guiding Council: !e Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) is an independent professional policy planning Lester Crown and Charles Goodman Co-Chairs think tank incorporated as a private non-profit company in Israel. !e mission of the on behalf of Crown Family Philanthropies Stuart Eizenstat Institute is to ensure the thriving of the Jewish people and the Jewish civilization by Dennis Ross engaging in professional strategic thinking and planning on issues of primary concern to Natie Kirsh & Wendy Fisher Associate Chair world Jewry. Located in Jerusalem, the concept of JPPI regarding the Jewish people is global, on behalf of the Kirsh Family Foundation Leonid Nevzlin and includes aspects of major Jewish communities with Israel as one of them, at the core. Irina Nevzlin Kogan Members of the Board JPPI’s activities are action-oriented, placing special emphasis on identifying critical options on behalf of Nadav Foundation Elliott Abrams and analyzing their potential impact on the future. To this end, the Institute works toward Irwin Cotler developing professional strategic and long-term policy perspectives -
Leonard Davis to Give Mid-East Briefing Day School Brunch March
A PUBLICATION OF THE CHATTANOOGA JEWISH FEDERATION The SHOFAR Volume 6 Number 7 Adar I - Adar II March, 1992 Leonard Davis to Give Dr. Deshen to Speak on Mid-East Briefing Sephardic Heritage March 8th The Community Relations Committee ofthe Chattanooga Jewish Federation and the Southeast Office of AIPAC are co-sponsoring a In recognition ofthe 500th Anniver Middle East Briefing on Sunday evening, March 29 at 7:30 pjn. at the sary of the Expulsion of the Jewish jjMfck, Jewish Community Center. Guest speaker for the event will be People from Spain in 1492, marking the Leonard J. Davis, Director ofthe Jerusalem office of the American end ofthe Golden Age of Spanish Jewry, Israel Public Affairs Committee. He has served in that capacity since the Jewish Community Center and the Chair of Excellence in Judaic Studies at making aliyah five years ago. ISP the University of Tennessee at Chat Prior to moving to Israel, Mr. Davis was the Director of Informa ill tanooga are co-sponsoring two lectures tion and Research in AIPAC's Washington headquarters. He also on the culture of Sephardic Jewry by m ^h served as the editor of "Near East Report" and "Myths and Facts." Professor Shlomo Deshen of Tel-Aviv. Mr. Davis began working at AIPAC as a student intern, working for "Varieties of Sephardic Cultures" AIPAC founder, Sy Kennen. He has been associated with AIPAC for Dr. Shlomo Deshen 16 years. Mr. Davis is a cum laude graduate of Yeshiva University in will be presented at 7:30 pan. on Sunday, New York. -
1 Introduction 2 Institutional Change As an Interaction Between Political
NOTES 1 Introduction 1. Doron, 2006; Reichmann & Nachmias, 2006 2. Buchanan, 1990 3. Mackerras, 1994; Sakamoto, 1999 4. Dunleavy & Margetts, 1995; Sakamoto, 1999 5. Finkel, 2003; Larkins, 1998 6. Lijphart, 1984, 1999; Peters, 1999 7. Mantzavinos, North & Shariq, 2004 8. Doron & Sened, 2001; Schneider & Teske, 1992; LÓpez, 2002; Sheingate, 2003; Christopoulos, 2006; Meydani, 2008 2 Institutional Change as an Interaction between Political and Social Players—The Role of Political Entrepreneurs 1. Powell & DiMaggio, 1991 2. Knight, 1995 3. Selznick, 1949, 1957; Perrow, 1986 4. Selznick, 1957 5. Scott & Meyer, 1991 6. Powell & DiMaggio, 1991 7. Powell & DiMaggio, 1991 8. Colomer, 1995a, 1995b; Pridham & Vanhanen, 1994 9. North, 1986; Ostrom, 1986; Riker, 1980; Shepsle, 1986; Williamson, 1985 10. Buchanan, 1990; Doron & Sened, 2001; Gardner & Ostrom, 1991; Gavious & Mizrahi, 2003 11. Riker, 1980; Shepsle, 1986; Shepsle & Weingast, 1981; Weingast & Marshall, 1988 12. Moe, 1987: 291 13. De Haan & Siermann, 1995; Gastil, 1990; Scully & Slottje, 1991; Wittmann, 1989 14. Mantzavinos, North & Shariq, 2004 15. Gastil, 1990 184 Notes 16. Milgrom & Roberts, 1990 17. North, 1995; Nachmias & Sened, 1999 18. Mantzavinos, North & Shariq, 2004 19. Riker, 1980 20. Doron, 1988 21. Mantzavinos, North & Shariq, 2004 22. Dahl, 1961; Kingdon, 1995; Schneider & Teske, 1992; LÓpez, 2002; Doron & Sened, 2001 23. On social entrepreneurs see Offe, 1985; on economic entrepreneurs see Schumpeter, 1934; Salisbury, 1969 24. On the difference between fundamental ideology and operative ideology, see Naor, 1999; Seliger, 1977 25. See for example Weber, 1964; Kelsen, 1945; Edelman, 1994a, 1994b 26. Yishai, 1987 27. Doron & Sened, 2001 28. Doron, 1988; Baumgartner & Jones, 1993; Kingdon, 1995; Doron & Lebel, 2005 29. -
Jüdische Welt • Israel
Nr. 623 Juni 2008 Siwan 5768 Erscheinungsort Wien Verlagspostamt 1010 P.b.b eGZ2.- 03Z034854 W Die DVR 0112305 € 2.- OFFIZIELLESDie GEMEINDEGEMEINDE ORGAN DER ISRAELITISCHEN KULTUSGEMEINDE WIEN magazin INHALT & AUS DER IKG Anläßlich des 10. Todestages Jüdische Friedhöfe 6 SCHWERPUNKT 08/38 unseres geliebten Ehemannes und Vaters Entschädigungsfonds 6 L. JOSEPH HEID DR. RICHARD BUGAJER S.A. Die Evian Konferenz 1938 30-35 geben wir JÜDISCHE WELT am Samstag, 21. Juni 2008, SPEZIAL - Der Fall TAMARA HUBER-HUBER Shabbat Paraschat-Schlach, Mohammed al-Dura Hilfe und Hoffnung 36-38 nach dem Gottesdienst, KATRIN SACHSE Panorama 39 einen Kiddusch im Gemeindezentrum. Mohammed al-Dura lebt! 7-10 MIRIAM FRIED DANNY SEAMAN Entkommen - Afrikanische Dazu laden wir seine Freunde und For camera only 11 Flüchlinge in Israel 40-43 Bekannten herzlichst ein. POLITIK Am Sonntag, 22. Juni 2008, KULTUR IN- UND AUSLAND treffen wir einander um 12.00 Uhr am Grab, Darabos in Israel - PETER WEINBERGER Zentralfriedhof IV.Tor. Überall & nirgendwo 44 Das Thema Iran 12 Dr. Hava Bugajer Michael Gury Bugajer MICHAELA LEHNER Lueger-Ring-Umbennenung 13 Ein schönes Attentat 45 MARTA S. HALPERT MICHAELA LEHNER LEBENSGESCHICHTEN GEHÖRLOSER Tschechien: Antisemitismus Die Vielfalt der Stimmen JUDEN UND JÜDINNEN GESUCHT vor und nach 1968 14-18 Ausstellung im Essl Museum 46 Die Geschichte der Gebärdensprachgemeinschaft Studie: Antisemitismus Hohe Auszeichnung während des na ti o nalsozialistischen Regimes ist ein weiter auf dem Vormarsch 19 für Mary Steinhauser 47 wichtiger Teil -
Herzliya Agenda 2011
Preliminary Program * Sunday, February 6, 2011 14:00 Reception and Registration 14:30 -15:30 The Balance of Israel's National Security: The National Assessments Opening Remarks: Maj. Gen. (res.) Danny Rothschild , Director, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya; Chair, Annual Herzliya Conference Series Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel, Head of Plans and Policy Directorate, IDF Amb. Rafi Barak, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15:30-16:30 The Balance of Israel's National Security: The Herzliya Indices MK Dr. Yuval Steinitz , Minister of Finance MK Isaac Herzog , Fmr. Minister of Social Affairs and Social Services Prof. Rafi Melnick , Provost, IDC Herzliya Prof. Gabriel Ben-Dor , Haifa University 16:45-19:00 Inaugural Ceremony Greetings: Ms. Yael German , Mayor of Herzliya --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction: Prof. Uriel Reichman , President, IDC Herzliya Keynote Address: H.E. Shimon Peres , President of the State of Israel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Alex Mintz , Dean, Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Herzliya Assessment: Maj. Gen. (res.) Danny Rothschild , Director, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya; Chair, Annual Herzliya Conference Series ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------