Activism

Land convoy sets out from Libya as part of Gaza flotilla effort

Two hundred participants from 25 different countries are participating in the convoy, riding in the 20 mobile homes, 7 ambulance or medical transport vehicles, and other locomotives.

Boats from a large flotilla attempting to break a maritime blockade on the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip seen arriving at the Ashdod port, after the Israeli Navy took control of the vessels overnight.
Vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted on international waters by the Israeli Navy, sail off the city of Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 1, 2026.

Dozens of ships set sail from Turkey as Gaza flotilla tries second blockade run

Brazilian Activist Thiago Avila, who was detained aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, appears at a court in Beersheba, southern Israel May 6, 2026.

Brazilian activist claims torture during detention in Israel after flotilla interception

Brazilian Activist Thiago Avila, who was detained aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, appears at a court in Beersheba, southern Israel May 6, 2026.

Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel after week-long detention


Is Israel failing at public diplomacy? - opinion

Those fighting for Israel’s international image cannot quit this uphill battle because they know that winning on the media battlefield is the key to winning on the military battlefield.

 ACTIVIST NOA TISHBY speaks at a Tel Aviv rally calling for the release of the hostages,  Dec. 23, 2023

Pro-Palestinian activism doesn't actually try to solve the issue, says relative of Gazan casualties

Alkhatib wrote of how some activists rejected him, considering him “a traitor” for escaping the conflict and prioritizing his personal safety.

 A Hamas flag at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York

Israeli nonprofit launches advocacy initiative seeking to reach nearly 600 million Spanish speakers

Spanish speakers make up approximately 7.5% of the global population but have been largely overlooked by Israel's advocacy efforts, which primarily target English speakers.

 A woman waves an Israeli flag as people gather during the event "100 days 100 voices" to mark 100 days since the October 7 Hamas attack, calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, in front of the Opera Bastille in Paris, France, January 14, 2024

Anti-Israel activist groups don't care about the ICC warrant applications - analysis

Anti-Israel activists may not trust the ICC, seeing it only as another arm in the Hecatoncheires of the "US Empire."

 Pro-Palestinian protesters rally for a cease fire in Gaza during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Dearborn, Michigan, US, May 19, 2024.

Montana Tucker on Israel and Jewish resilience

The singer and Israel advocate Montana Tucker took the stage at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv and sang “Ha Tikvah" surrounded by former hostages and their families.

 Montana Tucker

Iran's executions of artists highlights regime's stance on freedom of expression - opinion

Iran has significantly increased executions in 2024, targeting dissenters like rapper Toomaj Salehi, reflecting the regime’s harsh stance on freedom of expression.

 PROTESTERS IN support of women in the Islamic Republic of Iran hold a banner reading ‘Woman Life Freedom,’ in Ottawa, 2022.

Former MK Yael Dayan passes away at the age of 85

Yael Dayan, former MK and advocate for women's and LGBTQ+ rights, remembered for her leadership and trailblazing legislative efforts.

 Yael Dayan

Wheeling and dealing: Bicycle activism in Jerusalem

Oren Lotan is the projects manager for the Jerusalem Transportation Master Plan Team (JTMPT), working to improve transportation in Jerusalem.

 Cyclists are seen on the bicycle path on Hanassi Street in Jerusalem.

Rappers, Grammys show support for Iranian rapper sentenced to death

Salehi's case has received worldwide attention as the Islamic regime in Iran continues to threaten activists with severe sentences.

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi

Iranian activist: Desperate regime waging all-out war against women

"Long live the resistance. Long live freedom. Long live the indomitable brave women of Iran," said Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi.

Thousands of Iranians head to Mahsa Amini's grave in Saqqez, October 26, 2022