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Freedom of Expression
Freedom of expression is the cornerstone of democracy and is one of the essential ingredients in the realization of individual freedom, as it allows members of a society to openly evaluate and criticize its government. As such, all individuals in democratic societies should have the right to express themselves freely in speech, writing or otherwise, to demonstrate freely, and to disseminate information and opinions for the public interest. Freedom of expression does not only mean the expression of views that are widely accepted by the public or reflect the government’s policies, but also minority views and views that are considered irritating, extreme, and unacceptable.
ACRI works relentlessly to prevent violations to freedom of expression in Israel. ACRI seeks to defend those who use this freedom for the purposes of protecting and promoting human rights, and to hold accountable government and non-government officials who use their authority to subdue critical voices. ACRI supports protesters through legal work and rights education. Through its commitment to ensuring freedom of expression to all members of Israeli society, ACRI has brought about numerous landmark rulings safeguarding this fundamental freedom.


University of Haifa Cancels Screening of "No Other Land"


Academics have the Right to Freedom of Expression


Reminder to the Minister of Culture: You Cannot "Request" that a Film not be Screened


Raid on East Jerusalem Bookstore and the Arrest of its Owners


Impose Steep Penalties on SLAPP Suit Plaintiffs


Amendment to the Police Ordinance: Powers of the Minister of National Security ("Ben Gvir Law")

Excessive and Selective Enforcement against Arabs for Expression Transgressions


One Year of War: The Collapse of Human and Civil Rights Protections in Israel and the West Bank


Pepper Spray as a Means of Crowd Control in Protests


Improper Use of Undercover Police at Demonstrations


False Arrests of Demonstrators


Privacy Violation Concerning Striking Civil Servants


Police violence Against Journalists and Prevention of Press Coverage


There is a Police Force in Israel. It Belongs to Ben-Gvir


Confiscation of anti-war signs by police at demonstrations

Repeal the Law Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Broadcasting Channels ("Al-Jazeera Law")


Allow the Hadash Student Group to Rally, Marking Nakba Day

East Jerusalem in the Shadow of War


Regulations for Emergency Closure of Media Outlets During Wartime


Warning letters to Kaplan protest leaders

March 2024 in the Knesset: Attacks on Freedom of Expression


Following our legal action: Disciplinary matters will be taken against a police officer who harassed female demonstrators on the train


Use of Fire Extinguishers to put out Fire as a Tool to Disperse Crowds


Suspension of Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, from teaching at the Hebrew University


Ban on Public Activities at Technion University


Suppression of Protests During Wartime


Haifa Municipality Intervention of an Book Launch Event


Prohibition on Public Activities at Tel Aviv University


McCarthy in the Knesset


Do Not Impeach Ofer Cassif from Knesset


Allow a Demonstration Calling for an End to the War


Do Not Open an Investigation of Yair Netanyahu for "Spreading Defeatist Propaganda"

The Judicial Overhaul in the Shadow of the War: Attack on Democracy and Human Rights Continues


The Shin Bet Law Amendment: All the Lives of the Citizens will be Exposed to the Government


The Police's Illegal Demand Requiring Permits to Protest


Allow a Demonstration in Tel Aviv Calling for a Ceasefire and the Return of the Abductees


Ensuring the Right to Protest During Wartime


Opening of an Investigation Following Publications on Social Networks


Passenger Delays at Train Stations Due to Attire or Carrying Political Content


The Attack on Democracy: Monitoring Initiatives that Damage Human Rights and Democracy


Police Harassment of Demonstrators Waving the Palestinian Flag


Use of Means to Disperse Demonstrations: Guiding Principles and Recommendations.


The Shin Bet's Involvement in the Protest Against the Coup D'état


A Tsunami of Anti-Democratic and Racist Bills
Permit Civil Servants to Demonstrate Against Violation of Democratic Values
Minister of National Security's Directive to Remove Palestinian Flags is Illegal

Ben Gurion University Violates Student’s Freedom of Expression


We Succeeded! Police Will Reveal Concealed Sections of Crowd Control Procedures


Retracted Information in Police Procedures Regarding Crowd Control Measures

