Policy Advocacy

  • ACRI: The Municipal Rabbi of Tzfat Should be Dismissed, not Promoted

    ACRI: The Municipal Rabbi of Tzfat Should be Dismissed, not Promoted

    May 21, 2013

    This morning (May 21, 2013)  the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) sent a letter to Minister of Justice … Read more

  • The Wisconsin Plan Returns… with the same problems

    The Wisconsin Plan Returns… with the same problems

    May 7, 2013

          A preliminary analysis by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel reveals that even in its updated … Read more

  • ‘Temporary’ Citizenship Law is Extended for a 10th Year.

    ‘Temporary’ Citizenship Law is Extended for a 10th Year.

    April 23, 2013

        The Knesset has approved a further extension of the “temporary” order known as the ‘Citizenship Law’ (83 votes … Read more

  • ACRI: Cuts in Child Allowances Puts Families at Risk

    ACRI: Cuts in Child Allowances Puts Families at Risk

    April 11, 2013

      The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) has sent an urgent letter to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister … Read more

  • This Passover, All are Welcome at Park Anava

    This Passover, All are Welcome at Park Anava

    March 21, 2013

      Council had denied entry to nonresidents during the holiday of Sukkoth last year. Following ACRI enquiries, the Modi’in municipality … Read more

  • Do Israeli courts adequately defend the right to adequate housing?

    Do Israeli courts adequately defend the right to adequate housing?

    December 25, 2012

    Do Israeli courts adequately defend the right to housing? Attorney Gil Gan-Mor explained why not at the TAU & Minerva International … Read more

  • Civilians Must Not Be Harmed – in Israel and in Gaza

    Civilians Must Not Be Harmed – in Israel and in Gaza

    November 20, 2012

    The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) expresses its deepest sorrow following the severe consequences of the firing of … Read more

  • Verdict in Muhammad Amirah Case: No Obligation to Obey Illegal Orders from Soldiers

    Verdict in Muhammad Amirah Case: No Obligation to Obey Illegal Orders from Soldiers

    November 4, 2012

    On October 18, 2012, the Military Court in Ofer acquitted Muhammad Amirah, an activist in the Popular Committee of the … Read more

  • ACRI to Modi’in Municipality: Restricting Entrance to Public Parks is Illegal

    ACRI to Modi’in Municipality: Restricting Entrance to Public Parks is Illegal

    October 30, 2012

    Today (30 October 2012) the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) sent a letter to the Mayor of Modi’in, … Read more

  • New Government Committee Could Harm Workers’ Right to Overtime Pay

    New Government Committee Could Harm Workers’ Right to Overtime Pay

    October 28, 2012

    A government committee is currently convening to address proposed changes to the Hours of Work and Rest Law (1951). The … Read more