The Shrinking Civic Space in Israel - In recent months, Israel has witnessed governmental actions that restrict the operational space for civil society and reflect a broader pattern of harm. These measures target a wide range of organizations—including cultural, welfare, and academic institutions—and are directed particularly at government critics, those refusing demands for “loyalty,” and human rights organizations, thereby undermining the foundations of an independent civil

The Israeli nonprofit sector raises more than half of its philanthropic funding from abroad; thus, the scope of giving from US to Israel is a topic of constant curiosity. The trends of giving in recent decades as well as questions regarding focus on causes, impact and magnitude continue to provoke both theory and practice. In this report, we shed light on two basic questions: Who gives? And how much? Additionally, we reveal how, even in the era of detailed reporting and digit

This paper examines the intersection of politics and philanthropy, conceptualized as the “political-philanthropic system,” wherein “view groups”—entities organized around shared worldviews—utilize political and philanthropic mechanisms to shape society. Drawing on historical and contemporary examples, the analysis delves into the dynamics of power, influence, and accountability within this system, questioning whether philanthropists who support politically-aligned objectives