Demolishing 74 houses of Palestinians in the Bika and another village of 40 families of Bedouins in the Negev reveals the discrimination against Palestinians in Israel and the occupied territories, says Itay Epstein from Amnesty International Israel. The Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem is actually a demonstration for equal rights out of respect for the city of Jerusalem and its complexity, says Eitan Shephman from the Open House in Jerusalem, inviting the public to take part in the parade on

The ego of the various authorities does not allow any kind of cooperation that will give treatment and prevent crimes, such as the shocking crime of the father killing three children, says Dr. Dani Gimshi. He adds that there’s also a need for more values in society.

Today Ran discussed three issues. First, he discussed the impact of the flotilla, both the late flotilla and the flotillas to come, and spoke with an ex-General from the navy. Second, he discussed the education system, and how the ministry of education can penetrate the Haredi community with a program of secular democracy. He discussed strategies on how to teach them democracy, and tried to understand why the extremely religious guard their children against the new reform in the ministry of educ

Tonight We Don’t Study Torah A special event in 14 different locations is happening across Israel to promote dialogue and tolerance, says Uzi Dian from Sderot Convention for Society.

Between Tisha B’Av and Human Rights Oded Dinner from Amnesty Internation (Israeli branch) talked about human rights activists and journalists in Russia, and invites the public to sign a petition calling on the Russian government to keep the activists safe. Avi Nagar from the Labor Party in Jerusalem calls for the immediate withdrawal of the Labor from the government. Yael Shalem from Mossem Watch describes the atmosphere and concern for the activities of the Shebak.