Israel Democracy HQ
Hofshi B'Artzenu

Fighting to keep Israel democratic, liberal and united

About Us

  • Israel Democracy HQ – Hofshi B'Artzenu ("Free In Our Homeland") is the coalition of organizations fighting for a democratic, liberal state of Israel
  • Since the beginning of 2023, we have been supporting and coordinating the largest, strongest protest in the history of Israel, standing united against ongoing attempts by the right-wing government to tear apart the foundations and institutions of Israeli Democracy
  • Our operation is run by Blue and White NPO
  • More information

What Are We
Fighting For?

  • We are determined to counter the Netanyahu government’s efforts to transform Israel into an authoritarian country, by attacking the judiciary, the media, the opposition, the gatekeepers, and civil society
  • The steps we are fighting to stop includes eliminating the independent judiciary, seizing control over public and private media, politicizing the civil service and law enforcement arms, undermining rights of minorities, women, LGBTQ+, imposing strict religious norms, cutting back basic civil rights, Seizing control of the election process, undermining academic freedom and more
  • We will not let that happen
  • Israel's democracy is under attack, but we are determined – and with your help we will prevail
  • Donations are tax-deductible in the US, Canada and The UK

Achievements

  • We've made sure Israelis fully understand the implications of the government's plans, leading to widespread, active opposition
  • The democratic majority in Israel is now actively organizing against extremism and populism, replacing indifference with a burning desire to save the country
  • This majority includes leaders from various sectors such as security, high tech, medicine, science, and finance. They are determined individuals who have built the country, defended it from external enemies, and are countering Netanyahu's false portrayal of the overhaul as "judicial reform."
  • Millions of Israelis have protested nationwide since the plans were announced in January
  • We're engaging in a dialogue with Israel's global friends, including the critical US Jewish community, to explain the critical moment for Israeli democracy
  • The government has been compelled to slow its plans, but the struggle continues, and your help can make a difference.

Upcoming

There are several cases taking place before the Supreme Court, including:

  • Petitions to annul a law eliminating the Reasonableness Standard
  • Petitions to annul a law preventing the declaration of prime minister incapacitation
  • Expected laws formalizing military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox youth in late 2023, opposed by the majority.
  • Upcoming retirement of Supreme Court president Esther Hayut, potential political advantage in successor appointment.
  • Government refusing to convene the Judicial Appointments
  • Commission, leading to a judge shortage and case backlog affecting the public.

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Contact Us

  • Blue and White NPO No. 580516243
  • Berkovitz 4 Tel Aviv
  • Email: info@israeldemocracyhq.org
  • For more infomration (in Hebrew)
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