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Mickey Gitzin Takes Helm at New Israel Fund Amid Challenges

1/21/2026

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Mickey Gitzin, interim CEO of the New Israel Fund (NIF), has been appointed.
The New Israel Fund supports progressive Jewish and Arab groups in Israel, while drawing criticism from both sides.
Gitzin says NIF must promote democratic equality despite challenges from Israel's current right-wing government.
He notes a growing base of Israelis seeking answers and supports democracy and rights.
Gitzin says abandoning Zionism or liberal democracy is not an option.

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Mickey Gitzin, interim CEO of the New Israel Fund (NIF), has been appointed.
The New Israel Fund supports progressive Jewish and Arab groups in Israel, while drawing criticism from both sides.
Gitzin says NIF must promote democratic equality despite challenges from Israel's current right-wing government.
He notes a growing base of Israelis seeking answers and supports democracy and rights.
Gitzin says abandoning Zionism or liberal democracy is not an option.