Knesset advances Netanyahu-backed Oct. 7 'cover-up' probe as parents shout 'shame' Amid a Day of Protests Inside the Knesset and Outside Ministers' Homes, Opposition Lawmakers Arrived Dressed in Black, and Some of Them Were Removed From the Chamber. The Bill Passed Its Preliminary V...

FYI: As opposed to this maneuver by Netanyahu, the recent World Zionist Congress called for an "independent State Commission of Inquiry, headed by a Supreme Court judge", which is "essential for restoring public trust" (www.wzo.org.il/sub/39th-zio...). www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

We're delighted to share just some of what we were able to accomplish at the recent World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem - thanks to the >11,000 votes we received and the strength it gave us, and ofc, thanks to the tireless work and coalition-building of our @hatikvahslate.bsky.social delegation!

Knesset advances Netanyahu-backed Oct. 7 'cover-up' probe as parents shout 'shame' Amid a Day of Protests Inside the Knesset and Outside Ministers' Homes, Opposition Lawmakers Arrived Dressed in Black, and Some of Them Were Removed From the Chamber. The Bill Passed Its Preliminary V...

FYI: As opposed to this maneuver by Netanyahu, the recent World Zionist Congress called for an "independent State Commission of Inquiry, headed by a Supreme Court judge", which is "essential for restoring public trust" (www.wzo.org.il/sub/39th-zio...). www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

And beyond the significant resolutions we passed, our coalition also secured expanded leadership roles in the World Zionist Organization and the other National Institutions for the next five years!

We're delighted to share just some of what we were able to accomplish at the recent World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem - thanks to the >11,000 votes we received and the strength it gave us, and ofc, thanks to the tireless work and coalition-building of our @hatikvahslate.bsky.social delegation!

This Sunday, November 30, starting at 11am Eastern / 8am Pacific! We're delighted to be cosponsoring this online discussion of Yitzhak Rabin's legacy as it relates to the current struggle to uphold Israel's democratic institutions.
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Delighted to cosponsor this end-of-Thanksgiving-weekend webinar, Sun., Nov 30, 11am ET. Our cochair, @nomicolton-max.bsky.social will be one of the speakers, as will Hatikvah delegate member + @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social president @jeremybenami.bsky.social!
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Delighted to cosponsor this end-of-Thanksgiving-weekend webinar, Sun., Nov 30, 11am ET. Our cochair, @nomicolton-max.bsky.social will be one of the speakers, as will Hatikvah delegate member + @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social president @jeremybenami.bsky.social!
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Blogs: Quitting the WZC is a big mistake By pulling out of key Zionist institutions, Yair Lapid deprived the liberal camp of a powerful tool for shaping Israel’s future

Yair Lapid is right that there is corruption in the World Zionist Organization – but wrong to walk away.

When liberals abandon the field, the far right takes it over.

🔗 From J Street Israel’s Nadav Tamir:

Follow along on the🧵below and learn about just some of what we managed to accomplish at last week's World Zionist Congress! 1/

Leftist World Zionist Congress faction says Yair Lapid handed religious right a major win In a Statement, the World Labor Zionist Alliance Said That the Centrist Yesh Atid's Surprise Withdrawal From the Agreement Governing Power Sharing in the Main Zionist Institutions Had Sent a 'Damaging Message' to Liberal Jews in the Diaspora

"Turning our backs on these institutions sends a damaging message to our allies"

www.haaretz.com/jewish/2025-11-07/ty-art...

Yes, the World Zionist Organization definitely needs more transparency and oversight; and that’s part of what we spent last week doing in J'lem. But Yair Lapid's announcement that Yesh Atid is leaving the WZO is little more than performative politics, explains our ED, R' @mhughesrob.bsky.social.

Back from the #WorldZionistCongress in J'lem, our ED, R' @mhughesrob.bsky.social, summarizes @hatikvahslate.bsky.social victories and takes us behind the scenes on how the crucial resolution forbidding WZO funding of Gaza Strip settlements was developed and approved. #WZC
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WZO drops cushy post for Yair Netanyahu after nomination backfires Organization's leaders rejected a deal that would have given the elder son of the PM an executive seat, even after a last-ditch effort by the PM's office

Another positive development out of the World Zionist Congress! Israel's HaDemocratim party last week condemned Yair Netanyahu's potential appointment, calling it “corrupt and disgraceful” and citing his regular engagement in "incitement and division”. www.timesofisrael.com/wzo-drops-cu...

Funny how the writer, who's affiliated with the rightwing Aish Ha'Am slate, neglected to mention or criticize the political resolutions promoted by the right at the WZC - e.g. in favor of annexing the West Bank. www.jpost.com/opinion/arti...

An op-ed preaching "unity" labels us anti-Zionist and calls for our expulsion. All because we mustered a majority and got our resolutions passed.
At the next WZC, we'll be back and even stronger.

We built an incredible bloc that passed resolutions ranging from support for liberal Jewish institutions within Israel, to a state commission of inquiry into October 7th, to the blockage of illegal settlement activity in Gaza and the West Bank. This is where most Diaspora Jews *are.*

WZO drops cushy post for Yair Netanyahu after nomination backfires Organization's leaders rejected a deal that would have given the elder son of the PM an executive seat, even after a last-ditch effort by the PM's office

Another positive development out of the World Zionist Congress! Israel's HaDemocratim party last week condemned Yair Netanyahu's potential appointment, calling it “corrupt and disgraceful” and citing his regular engagement in "incitement and division”. www.timesofisrael.com/wzo-drops-cu...

Funny how the writer, who's affiliated with the rightwing Aish Ha'Am slate, neglected to mention or criticize the political resolutions promoted by the right at the WZC - e.g. in favor of annexing the West Bank. www.jpost.com/opinion/arti...

An op-ed preaching "unity" labels us anti-Zionist and calls for our expulsion. All because we mustered a majority and got our resolutions passed.
At the next WZC, we'll be back and even stronger.

The Meretz-backed World Union of Meretz led the resolution at the World Zionist Congress, with strong support from Partners for Progressive Israel and the Hatikvah Slate.

“This is why we stay in the room,” Hughes-Robinson said. “It’s harm reduction — a brick in a much larger wall — but it matters.”

E1 settlements project leads to walk out at World Zionist Congress | The Jerusalem Post Subjects as antisemitism and education receive overwhelming support, while more controversial matters, such as the rejection of settlement building, saw a mass walkout in the WZC.

At the WZC plenary, we had the votes against the Israeli government's dangerous, anti-peace E-1 West Bank settlement megaproject - so the rightwing tried to stop us by denying us a quorum. We will keep fighting for the resolution's passage!
www.jpost.com/israel-news/...

Our Victory Yesterday in Jerusalem - J Street Our delegation led the successful passage of a resolution that bans the WZO from any involvement in settlement construction in Gaza.

Right-wing delegates tried to silence us – they walked out.

We stayed, we voted, we won.

At the World Zionist Congress, Jeremy Ben-Ami and the Hatikvah Slate made clear: We choose democracy, peace and equality. (@hatikvahslate.bsky.social) (@jeremybenami.bsky.social)

🔗 jstreet.org/our-victory-...

E1 settlements project leads to walk out at World Zionist Congress | The Jerusalem Post Subjects as antisemitism and education receive overwhelming support, while more controversial matters, such as the rejection of settlement building, saw a mass walkout in the WZC.

At the WZC plenary, we had the votes against the Israeli government's dangerous, anti-peace E-1 West Bank settlement megaproject - so the rightwing tried to stop us by denying us a quorum. We will keep fighting for the resolution's passage!
www.jpost.com/israel-news/...

Zionist Congress votes to fund Israeli left-wing civil society groups if targeted by gov't The Resolution, Passed by a Majority Vote Wednesday Night, Is Seen as a Major Victory for the Liberal Zionist Faction. It Is Also the Rare Example of a Resolution Passed by the 'Parliament of the Jewi...

Another huge @hatikvahslate.bsky.social win!
The resolution, "submitted by a faction representing the American and Canadian affiliates of Labor and Meretz", would compensate progressive civil society groups if Israel's gov implements plans to block their funding. www.haaretz.com/jewish/2025-...

And that friends, is why engaging in this infuriating endeavor matters.

Zionist Congress votes to fund Israeli left-wing civil society groups if targeted by gov't The Resolution, Passed by a Majority Vote Wednesday Night, Is Seen as a Major Victory for the Liberal Zionist Faction. It Is Also the Rare Example of a Resolution Passed by the 'Parliament of the Jewi...

Another huge @hatikvahslate.bsky.social win!
The resolution, "submitted by a faction representing the American and Canadian affiliates of Labor and Meretz", would compensate progressive civil society groups if Israel's gov implements plans to block their funding. www.haaretz.com/jewish/2025-...

At the World Zionist Congress, billions in global Jewish funding – and the future of Zionism itself – are on the table.

🔗 Watch Jeremy Ben-Ami with Rabbi Jill Jacobs of T'ruah and Rabbi Deborah Waxman of Reconstructing Judaism live from Jerusalem: jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/watch-insi...

I am so proud of my fellow @hatikvahslate.bsky.social members. Keep up the good work!!!

This is massive! We just prevented the World Zionist Organization from providing any type of support for settlement activity in Gaza! No $, no assistance, no support of any kind! Our resolution passed 300-242.
This is why you elected us to the World Zionist Congress. Thank you for all your support!