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Statement of the Institute for NGO Research at the 38th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
Statement of the Institute for NGO Research at the 28th Special Session of the UN Human Rights Council
Amuta for NGO Responsibility: Item 9 General Debate - Oral Statement
Amuta for NGO Responsibility: Item 7 Interactive Dialogue - Oral Statement
Amuta for NGO Responsibility: Item 8 General Debate - Oral Statement
Amuta for NGO Responsibility: Item 7 General Debate - Oral Statement
PFLP Terrorist Leila Khaled at the European Parliament
Prof. Gerald Steinberg at the UN Human Rights Council
Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch, Adv. at the UN Human Rights Council
Elliott Abrams in Conversation with Prof. Steinberg
NGO Monitor ICC Panel
Prof. Gerald Steinberg at the UN Human Rights Council, September 27, 2016
What is BDS?
Itai Reuveni Speaking to Irish4Israel in Dublin
Professor Steinberg on Durban, BDS, and Antisemitism- Prof. Steinberg at JCC Manhattan
Kay Wilson at the UN Human Rights Council
Prof. Gerald Steinberg at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. June 30, 2015- NGO Monitor at the European Parliament
Islamic Relief Worldwide: Due Diligence in Western Government Funding for Terror-Linked NGOs?- Prof. Gerald Steinberg Addresses Knesset Emergency Session on Antisemitism
Panel Discussion: Lessons from Goldstone- Countering Efforts to Divest Evangelical Support from Israel
NGO Monitor at UN Human Rights Council, 25th Session
Prof. Gerald Steinberg, speaking at the UN HRC, on BDS
Anne Herzberg, at the UN Human Rights Council, on Arab Women's Rights
Prof Gerald Steinberg at UN HRC, 2nd statement- Prof. Gerald Steinberg, UN HRC, on the Durban Strategy
Knesset Presentation on NGO Exploitation of Bedouin Issue
Using the Language of Morality to Drive a Wedge between Israel and Diaspora Jews
Facing the Facts: Developing Standards for Human Rights NGOs- Prof. Steinberg, WJC Conference: New Assault on Israel Embodied in Third Generation Warfare
Press Conference: Deputy Foreign Minister Ayalon & NGO Monitor, Dec 9, 2010
Herzberg, YIISA Conference: Lawfare, Human Rights, and the Demonization of Israel
Herzberg, JCPA Conference: NGOs Spearheading Abuse of International Law to Delegitimize Israel
Boston University CAMERA Conference: Prof. Steinberg Exposes BDS Formula, Part I
Boston University CAMERA Conference: Prof. Steinberg Exposes BDS Formula, Part II
Prof. Steinberg, JCPA Conference: NGO "Lawfare" Seeks to Brand Israel as World's Greatest Criminal- Prof. Steinberg at World Jewish Congress Annual Governing Board meeting
- Prepared Statement for Irish Parliament's Joint Committee on European Affairs session on the EU-Israel Association Agreement and the Situation in Gaza
- Prepared Statement for European Parliament session on the Situation of NGOs and Civil Society in Israel
- Knesset Conference: Foreign Government Funding for NGO Political Activity in Israel
- "NGOs & the Durban Strategy: Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, and the Distortion of Human Rights "
All Articles
Hamas and Terror-Supporting NGOs: Advancing International Criminal Court (ICC) Lawfare Against Israel
The ICC arrest warrants are the product of years of lobbying and engagement on the part of terror-linked, anti-Israel NGOs, including Al-Haq, Al-Mezan, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR).
USG Funding to Gaza and WB in 2024: More Money, Less Transparency
The US government has dramatically increased funding for projects in Gaza and the West Bank in 2024. In parallel, it has drastically decreased transparency.
Potential Circumvention of Terror-Finance Sanctioned Palestinian NGO
Publicly available evidence strongly suggests that the Palestinian NGO Al-Haq – designated as a terrorist entity by Israel in October 2021 – has established a European entity to circumvent sanctions.
Submission to the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
This submission focuses on the rampant campaign of antisemitic violence and anti-Israel incitement within the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Amnesty’s Genocide Inversion: A Preliminary Analysis
On December 5, 2024, Amnesty International is scheduled to publish a document accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.
HRW's Bogus Gaza "Displacement" Report: Erasing Hamas and Manipulating Facts
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has a 30-year history of systematic false accusations and strident advocacy in its reports and statements regarding Israel. Their latest publication is another blatant example in this series.
The NGO Network Driving Antisemitism in Canada
NGO Monitor’s mapping of Canadian anti-Israel groups, partnerships, and funding shows the extent of NGO cooperation in advancing their agendas of isolating Israel and attacking the Jewish State’s supporters (and perceived supporters).
Samidoun Designated as a Terrorist Entity: Partners and Broader NGO Network
Samidoun drives anti-Israel and antisemitic campaigns in the US and Canada – including on university campuses. Samidoun's partners are already well-known as leading members of the anti-Israel network in North America, and many of which have already been criticized by elected officials.
Terror Supporting Hind Rajab Foundation Submits ICC Complaint Targeting 1000 IDF Soldiers
On October 12, 2024, Belgium-based NGO Hind Rajab Foundation announced it had submitted a complaint to the ICC to issue arrest warrants against 1000 Israeli soldiers. The Hind Rajab Foundation was officially registered in Belgium in September 2024. Long-time anti-Israel activists Dyab Abou Jahjah and Karim Hassoun serve as the NGO’s chair and secretary,
Safeguarding US Assistance from Hezbollah: Humanitarian Aid in Lebanon
NGO Monitor has repeatedly warned of the dangers of aid diversion by terrorist organizations – including in Lebanon, Gaza, and Yemen
Hypocritical NGOs Twist Oct. 7 Anniversary to Blame the Victims
October 7, 2024 marked the one-year anniversary of the worst attack against the Jewish people since the Holocaust. However, in sharp contrast, NGOs inverted the atrocities committed against Israelis, and continuing the demonization campaign that falsely portrays Israel’s military response to the attacks as “genocide,” “ethnic cleansing,” and “extermination.”
B’Tselem’s False Information and Flawed Methodology: Court Ruling Spotlights NGO “Investigations”
A July 2024 ruling by an Israeli court on a defamation lawsuit involving a B’Tselem report, highlights the flawed methodology of the organization and the wider problem of NGOs disseminating distorted or false information.
More Blatant NGO Hypocrisy and the Exploding Hezbollah Pagers
On the 17 and 18 of September 2024, thousands of handheld pagers and hundreds of walkie-talkie radio communicators belonging to members of Hezbollah exploded simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria, reportedly resulting in 3000 dead or severely injured. Multiple NGOs claiming to promote human rights and international law condemned this action, falsely accusing Israel of responsibility for “unlawful and indiscriminate” attacks, and alleging that they harmed civilians as well as Hezbollah targets.
Is Western Aid Safe from Hezbollah? Norwegian Refugee Council’s Cash Program in Lebanon
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), one of the largest and most influential humanitarian organizations in the world, opposes regulations designed to prevent terror groups from stealing aid and actively seeks to overcome or circumvent them.
Submission to UNHRC 57th Session: International Community Must Hold Palestinian Perpetrators Accountable for Sexual Crimes against Women
NGO Monitor submits a written submission to the UN Human Rights Council regarding women and sexual violence.
Submission to UNHRC 57th Session: Need to Address Antisemitism in the Aftermath of October 7
NGO Monitor submits a written submission to the UN Human Rights Council regarding antisemitism.
NGO Warfare: The Arms Embargo Campaign vs. Israel
In the aftermath of the barbaric Hamas massacre of October 7 and attacks by Iran and its terror proxies on Israel, the NGO network initiated lawsuits and called on governments around the world to impose a full arms and fuel embargo on Israel and halt military assistance.
HRW vs. HRW: The Contradictions in Condemning Israel’s Yemen Strike
On August 19 2024, Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a statement accusing Israel of “an apparently unlawful indiscriminate or disproportionate attack on civilians” for airstrikes on the Yemini port of Hodeida.
מידע כוזב ומתודולוגיה לקויה: פסק דין שופך אור על התנהלותו של ארגון בצלם
גופים בינלאומיים וכלי תקשורת רבים מסתמכים על דיווחיו של ארגון בצלם. פסק דין בבית משפט השלום מיולי 2024 העוסק בתביעת לשון הרע במסגרת דיווח על תקרית בין נערים פלסטינים לאזרחים ישראליים, מלמד על המתודולוגיה הלקויה של הארגון ומהווה מקרה בוחן להבנת תפקידם של ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים בהפצת מידע חלקי או כוזב. בחינה של השתלשלות האירועים מראה עד כמה פרסומי הארגון לא נבדקים ומתקבלים כדיווחי אמת על ידי גורמים בינלאומיים וכלי תקשורת.
The Anti-Israel NGO Network Planning a “March on the Democratic National Convention”
On August 19-22, the Democratic Party is scheduled to host its convention in Chicago. “March on the DNC” – a loose network of nearly 100 NGOs – intends to protest in Chicago, demanding that Democrats adopt anti-Israel policies.
Submission to UNHRC 57th Session: UN Must Intervene on Flawed Special Procedure Mandate
NGO Monitor submits a written submission to the UN Human Rights Council regarding the flawed position of Special Rapporteur.
NGO Monitor and the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs Submit Amicus Brief to the International Criminal Court (ICC)
On August 6, 2024, NGO Monitor and the the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs submitted an amicus to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
“By All Available Means” – Al-Haq's Strategy to Eliminate Israel Through International Advocacy
Al-Haq, a Palestinian NGO linked to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) – an internationally designated terrorist organization – has pursued a strategy seeking to eliminate Israel as the nation state of the Jewish people and to legitimize violent attacks against its citizens.
Mapping the anti-Israel NGO Network in the US
In this mapping, NGO Monitor identifies 157 groups that are part of a network of NGOs, partnerships, and funding – responsible for anti-Israel advocacy and antisemitism in the United States in the aftermath of October 7th.
Professor Gerald M Steinberg's statement on HRW's report on war crimes committed by Hamas on October 7
Professor Gerald M Steinberg publishes a statement regarding Human Right Watch's newest report on war crimes committed by Hamas on October 7.
Euromed Feminist Initiative’s board members celebrate October 7 Hamas Massacre
Individuals who serve on EFI’s board and a number of EFI member organizations have published statements justifying and celebrating the October 7th attack, calling to annihilate Israel, denying Hamas atrocities, and promoting antisemitic imagery.
Norwegian Refugee Council’s Campaign to Weaken and Circumvent US Anti-terror Policy
NRC consistently advocates that the US and other Western donors to prioritize access for humanitarian organizations over anti-terror considerations. Similarly, it lobbies Federal agencies to change policy to reduce anti-terror vetting standards, as well as helping to develop mechanisms to circumvent them.
FIDH and Its PFLP-Linked Member NGOs Lead “Genocide” Accusation Against Israel
FIDH’s Palestinian NGO members – Al-Haq (represented on FIDH’s international board), Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR), and Al Mezan – clearly are closely linked to the PFLP terror group, and promoted the genocide canard from the first days of the war.
Submission to UNHRC 56th Session: Whitewashing Violence and Racism of “Free Palestine” Protests
NGO Monitor submits a written submission to the UN Human Rights Council regarding violent protests against Israel.
La FIDH et ses organisations membre liées au FPLP, fers de lance de l'accusation de génocide contre Israël
Le 12 décembre 2023, FIDH a publié une résolution intitulée « Résolution sur le génocide en cours et les autres crimes commis par Israël à Gaza et contre le peuple palestinien ». Cette résolution rédigée et adoptée lors d’une réunion du bureau international de la FIDH en novembre 2023, fait de la FIDH une des premières ONG internationales à avoir porté l'accusation de génocide contre Israël.
UNHRC Commission of Inquiry’s 5th Report: Denying Security Threats to Israel
On June 12, 2024, the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s permanent Commission of Inquiry published its newest report detailing Hamas’s brutal attack in Israel on October 7th and Israel’s defensive military response.
NGOs Reveal Politicized Agenda in Responses to ICC Warrants
On May 20, 2024, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Karim Khan announced that he was seeking arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Galant, alongside three Hamas leaders. International, Palestinian, and Israeli NGOs celebrated the decision, demonizing Israel with allegations of “apartheid” and “crimes against humanity.”
Behind the ICC Prosecutor’s Narrative: The NGOs that Pushed the “Starvation” Libel in October
On May 20, 2024, International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan announced that he was pursuing arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant. Khan alleged that both “bear criminal responsibility” for the war crime of “starvation of civilians as a method of warfare.” Many anti-Israel NGOs initiated the “starvation as a weapon” narrative immediately following Hamas’ brutal assault on October 7.
NGO Monitor Submission to Meta Oversight Board
In accordance with the call from Meta’s Oversight Board (May 7, 2004), Prof. Gerald Steinberg, President of NGO Monitor, submits this analysis on the question of whether posts with the phrase “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” violate Meta’s Community Standards.
Submission to UNHRC 56th Session: Grave Concerns Regarding the Commission of Inquiry
NGO Monitor submits a written submission to the UN Human Rights Council regarding the Commission of Inquiry.
US Yemen Policy: The Threat of Aid Diversion
Existing US policies and partnerships with irresponsible NGOs raise concerns that this aid is susceptible to diversion by terrorist groups – primarily by the Houthis
PFLP and Samidoun on American College Campuses
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) – which participated in the October 7th atrocities and is designated as a terrorist group by the US, Canada, the EU, and Israel – has had a strong presence at encampments, demonstrations, and riots on American college campuses. In addition, Samidoun, an NGO designated by Israel as a terrorist group and a “subsidiary” of the PFLP, can be seen on posters promoting the PFLP, and its officials have preached “resistance” (code for terrorism) at campus events
Anne Herzberg Participates in Webinar: "Who Is Funding Anti-Israel Campus Protests?"
Anne Herzberg participates in Legal Insurrection's webinar on anti-Israel protests and riots on campuses/
The NGO Network Orchestrating Antisemitic Incitement on American Campuses
The exponential rise in antisemitic violence, incitement, intimidation, and harassment on and around campuses in the United States is tightly coordinated and well-funded by a network of radical and often antisemitic non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
NGOs and UN Agencies Funded Through UN OCHA-oPt’s Billion-Dollar “Flash Appeal” on “Hostilities in Gaza and Israel”
On October 12, 2023, UN OCHA-oPt launched the “OPT Flash Appeal,” seeking $294 million “to address the most urgent needs of 1,260,000 people in the Gaza Strip (Gaza) and the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, for three months.”
EU-Supported Palestinian NGOs and the October 7th Hamas Massacre
Publicly available information shows that at least nine Palestinian NGOs, recipients of millions of euros of EU taxpayer funds, have justified and celebrated the October 7th terror attacks, or denied the atrocities.
Submission to UNHRC 55th Session: The UN and Human Rights Community Must Also Be Held Accountable for the Atrocities of October 7
NGO Monitor submits a written submission to the UN Human Rights Council regarding accountability for October 7.
Submission to UNHRC 55th Session: CAAC Fails to Protect Children From Palestinian Grave Violations
NGO Monitor submits a written submission to the UN Human Rights Council regarding children and armed conflict.
Submission to UNHRC 55th Session: Palestinian Terrorists Must Immediately and Unconditionally Release All Hostages Stolen from Israel on October 7
NGO Monitor submits a written submission to the UN Human Rights Council regarding the hostages.
Submission to UNHRC 55th Session: International Community Must Hold Palestinian Perpetrators Accountable for Sexual Crimes against Women
NGO Monitor submits a written submission to the UN Human Rights Council regarding sexual crimes against Israeli women.
Submission to UNHRC 55th Session: Global Antisemitism is Surging Since October 7 - The Human Rights Community Must Stop Promoting It
NGO Monitor submits a written submission to the UN Human Rights Council regarding global antisemitism in the aftermath of October 7.
Analysis of the Human Rights Watch/Oxfam Allegations of "Israeli Forces' Conduct in Gaza"
In March 2024, HRW and Oxfam submitted a report to the Biden Administration regarding Israeli forces' conduct in Gaza.
[Opinion] Why Israel is right to review NGO visas
Professor Gerald M Steinberg writes on the need of the Israeli government to reject pressure from the NGO aid industry and the use of the “halo effect” to avoid oversight and accountability
Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) and Expanding US Lawfare
DAWN has consistently exploited legal frameworks in seeking the issuance of arrest warrants against Israelis by lobbying the International Criminal Court (ICC), the United States government, and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Additionally, a number of DAWN officials, including board members, have ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and have voiced support for the Hamas terrorist group.
Selective Oversight: Sweden’s NGO Review Found No Terror Support Because They Didn’t Look
Following the October 7th Hamas massacre, the Swedish government commissioned a review of its funding for Palestinians, whitewashing Sweden-funded Palestinian NGOs that justified and celebrated the October 7th attacks, denied Hamas’ atrocities, and continued to advance antisemitism.
Dutch Court Blindly Adopts NGO Claims on Gaza
On February 12, 2024, the Dutch Court of Appeal ruled that the Netherlands must cease transfer of US-owned F-35 fighter jet components to Israel. The appeal was initiated by four pro-BDS NGOs – Oxfam Novib, PAX, Rights Forum, and Amnesty International – which had sued the Dutch government to stop the transfers and had lost in District Court.
German Funding in Light of the October 7 Massacre
NGOs funded through German development programs (Entwicklungshilfe) with the stated aim to promote “human rights” and “international law” have failed to condemn these blatant violations of human rights and humanitarian principles.
Israeli-designated PFLP-linked NGO opened offices in Brussels
In 2022, Al-Haq Europe and Bisan International Center were registered in Belgium as non-profit associations:.
The UNRWA Constellation: Partnerships with UN Agencies and Terror-Linked NGOs
UNRWA is part of the UN-NGO network dedicated to campaigns to demonize and delegitimize Israel, in contrast to humanitarian principles and promoting peace. Post-October 7, this entire system must be reviewed and reconsidered.
PFLP Involvement in the October 7 Atrocities
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), an EU-designated terror group and longtime ally of Hamas in Gaza, participated in the atrocities of October 7.
Concerns about NGOs listed in UN OCHA-oPt’s “Flash Appeal” on “Hostilities in Gaza and Israel”
On October 12, 2023, UN OCHA-oPt launched the “OPT Flash Appeal,” seeking $294 million “to address the most urgent needs of 1,260,000 people in the Gaza Strip (Gaza) and the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, for three months.”
The South African Genocide Complaint and PFLP-Linked NGOs
On December 29, 2023, South Africa instituted proceedings against the State of Israel before the ICJ, alleging that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. South Africa relied on a number of highly biased NGOs with links to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terror group.
Gaza Lawfare: Anti-Israel NGOs Abuse Courts in Pursuit of “Genocide” Charges
In the aftermath of the barbaric Hamas massacre of October 7, rather than use law and international justice frameworks to support the victims of the atrocities, supposed human rights NGOs have sought to use lawfare to spread anti-Israel propaganda and to target allied support for Israel in an effort to harm the IDF’s ability to defeat Hamas.
Blaming the Victim: NGOs, the Apartheid Libel, and the Hamas Massacre
Since October 7, NGOs took an indirect approach to shift the focus away from Hamas and deflect from its atrocities, “contextualizing” the attacks as an inevitable response to the “root causes” of the conflict, namely Israeli “apartheid,”
[Opinion] Who Can Palestinians Rely on for Human Rights Advocacy? Not Al-Haq
Naftali Balanson discusses how Al-Haq uses its resources to attack, discredit, and disparage Israel — instead of protecting the universal rights of all people.
FIDH Declares Total Political War Against Israel
On December 12, 2023, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) announced a resolution headlined, “Israel’s unfolding crime of genocide and other crimes in Gaza and against the Palestinian People.”
Podcast: Professor Steinberg on "How Terror Organizations Weaponize 'Human Rights' NGOs"
Professor Gerald M Steinberg discusses NGO double standard masquerading under the banner of human rights and bent on delegitimizing the Jewish nation-state.
Al-Haq’s Extremist Demonization of Israel after the October 7 Pogrom
Many of Al-Haq's officials have made comments appearing to support Palestinian terrorists and violence against Israeli civilians – including under the slogan of “a right of resistance.”
Sweden’s NGO Whitewash: NGO Monitor’s Analysis of Sida’s Palestinian Funding Review
On December 1, 2023, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) published the results of an internal review, commissioned by the Swedish government, of all ongoing funding to Palestinians.
HRW’s Demonization, BDS, and Downplaying Antisemitism
NGO Monitor analyzes HRW's expanded demonization of Israel, calling for boycotts and lawfare, and focusing on lobbying Europe to pressure and isolate Israel. HRW also continued to downplay antisemitism under the guise of protecting free speech
NGO Monitor Statement on EU and Swiss Decisions to Suspend NGO Funding
Last week, both the European Union and Switzerland finalized internal reviews of their Palestinian aid portfolios, which had been initiated following the October 7 massacre.
MSF in Gaza: Terror-linked Employee and Hospital
On November 21, 2023, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) claimed that three doctors were killed as a result of a strike that hit Al-Awda hospital in Gaza.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF): Systematically Ignoring Israeli Victims and Hamas Terror
As shown by MSF’s political campaigns since the brutal Hamas October 7 massacre, its stated commitment to the principles of “neutrality and impartiality” do not extend to Israel.
Denying the Undeniable: NGOs Erase Hamas’ Exploitation of Hospitals
There is one network that has constantly denied Hamas' exploitation of Al-Shifa and other hospitals in Gaza -- the influential community of ostensible human rights NGOs, humanitarian aid organizations, and their UN agency partners.
Canadian Government Matching Humanitarian Funds: NGO Partners with Terror Links
On October 27, the Canadian government announced it would match donations, up to $10 million, for the Humanitarian Coalition’s Gaza Humanitarian Emergency Appeal.
Jewish Voice for Peace’s Funding Network
For 2019-2021, in total, NGO Monitor was able to identify $3,395,329 in donations and grants to JVP. Donors include private foundations that disburse funds at the discretion of directors, as well as foundations that act as conduits for private giving (“donor advised”).
Switzerland Suspends Funding to 11 NGOs after October 7 Hamas Massacre
On October 25, 2023, Switzerland Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) announced the suspension of funds to 11 NGOs (6 Palestinian and 5 Israeli) pending “an in-depth analysis of the compliance of these organizations’ communications with the FDFA’s Code of Conduct and anti-discrimination clause, to which external partners are subject.”
Will NGOs at the Paris “humanitarian aid for Gaza” Event Whitewash Hamas Atrocities, fail Palestinian civilians, and Demonize Israel?
France is hosting an international humanitarian conference for Gaza’s civilian population that is at risk of becoming another platform used for propaganda and further demonizing Israel.
7amleh’s Gaslighting: The NGO’s Campaign against “Censorship” of Support for Terror after the Hamas Massacre
7amleh’s activity since October 7 reflects patterns seeking to pressure Meta into abandoning its content moderation criteria for posts promoting terrorism. In addition, the social media accounts of several 7amleh employees contain highly offensive posts.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP): Available Funding and Other Information
NGO Monitor undertook research into the funders of Students for Justice in Palestine.
Commission of Inquiry Round 4: Disinformation and Terrorism Denial
On October 16, 2023, the UN Human Rights Council’s permanent COI published its fourth report, purporting to analyze the “human rights and legal consequences of force used and identifying root causes of recurring violence and protracted conflict.”
The 7 October Hamas Massacre and Beyond: Humanitarian Aid, Material Support, and International Law
Anne Herzberg speaks with American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists on humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Any Excuse to Attack Israel: Amnesty International’s Propaganda on Gaza
In the wake of the barbaric Hamas massacre of 1,500 Israelis and the kidnapping of more than 200, Amnesty has exploited these events to amplify demonization and delegitimization of the Jewish state.
Norwegian Refugee Council Activities after the October 7 Pogrom
Since Hamas’ October 7 brutal pogrom in southern Israel, NRC has issued numerous statements, almost entirely focused on condemning Israel for its response in Gaza – aside from token mentions of Israeli victims.
Demonization and Tokenism: Human Rights Watch’s Agenda following the Hamas Pogrom
Since the brutal October 7 Hamas pogrom, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has hyperactively published statements and condemnations, primarily demonizing Israel.
NGO Atrocity Inversion: False Accusations of Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing to Distract from Hamas Massacre
NGOs are repeating the accusations that Israel is guilty of even more outrageous and extreme international crimes: genocide and ethnic cleansing.
NGO Complicity in Hamas Propaganda on Gaza Hospital
On October 17, the Hamas-run Ministry of Health in Gaza claimed that an Israeli airstrike hit Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital, killing hundreds of civilians. Many NGOs immediately adopted the Hamas narrative of Israeli culpability, even though there was no evidence to support it.
Compilation of NGO Statements on October 7 Massacre and Aftermath
NGO Monitor has compiled statements from NGOs during the October 2023 Gaza War.
NGOs Bolster Hamas’ Human Shields Strategy and Cynical Manipulation of Humanitarian Evacuation
Many NGOs that claim to promote human rights, humanitarian principles, and international law have condemned Israel for the evacuation warning. This campaign is not only aimed at diverting attention from the barbaric Hamas slaughter of 1,500 Israelis, but also bolsters and enables Hamas.
European-Funded NGOs Justify the Massacre of Israelis
NGOs that are funded by European governments to promote “human rights” and “international law” are justifying and celebrating the attacks in an immoral attempt to grant legitimacy to terrorism and Hamas.
"Resistance," "Apartheid," and Downplaying Terror: Immediate NGO Responses to the Hamas Pogrom
On October 7, 2023 (which was the Sabbath and a Jewish holiday), hundreds of Palestinian terrorists poured across the border from Gaza into Israel, slaughtering hundreds of Jews, and torturing, maiming, and kidnapping others. In parallel, thousands of rockets were fired at Israeli population centers, sending millions rushing to shelters.
PFLP-linked Masar Badil Raises Funds via PayPal
Masar Badil – an organization operating in the network of groups linked to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a US- and EU-designated terrorist organization – is raising funds via PayPal.
EU NGO Funding for the West Bank and Gaza in 2022
Analysis of grants to Palestinian and international organizations operating in the West Bank and Gaza in 2022 highlights the EU’s continued funding for NGOs engaged in terrorism, antisemitism, BDS, and apartheid rheotric.
Submission of NGO Monitor to the 88th Pre-Sessional Working Group of CEDAW for the Adoption of the List of Issues on Israel
NGO Monitor submits the following report to the 88th Pre-Sessional Working Group in advance of the consideration of the List of Issues for Israel and its compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
HRW Erases the Evidence of Palestinian Minors Involved in Terror
HRW's new reports bases its claims on four selected cases of Palestinian minors killed during operations, blatantly omitting their affiliations to terror organizations.
The NGO Campaign to Discredit the IHRA Definition
The IHRA definition has been the target of various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) which have been attempting to prevent its widespread adoption.
Submission of NGO Monitor to the 74th Session of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for the Consideration of the Periodic Report of the “State of Palestine”
NGO Monitor submits the following information to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Committee) in advance of the consideration of the periodic report of the “State of Palestine” and its compliance with the International Convention on Economic Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).
Al-Haq Staff: Justifying Violence and glorifying terrorists
Al-Haq board members and officials have made highly disturbing comments that are consistent with the NGO’s broader goal of eliminating Israel.
NGO Monitor Statement on the European Parliament Resolution Towards the Palestinian Authority
NGO Monitor notes with regret that, as we have documented systematically, many of these policy recommendations reflect the advocacy and lobbying efforts of Palestinian political NGOs, including many EU-funded organizations.
NGO Monitor publishes detailed analysis of the UN COI report on Israel: “New heights of obsession”
The Jerusalem-based research institute analyzed the 56-page report; highlights parroting of terror-linked NGOs, distortion of facts and figures, and an attack on civil society organizations critical of the COI.
UN Human Rights Council COI Report: Defamation and Disinformation
The UN Human Rights Council COI published its third report purporting to investigate “attacks, restrictions and harassment of civil-society actors.”
Terror-linked and anti-Israel NGOs Exploit Children in Campaign to Blacklist the IDF
Israel is the target of an on-going multi-year campaign, led by terror-linked and pro-BDS NGOs, that exploit children in advocating for the IDF’s inclusion on the UN Children and Armed Conflict annex.
Submission of NGO Monitor at the 138th Session of the Human Rights Committee for the Consideration of the Periodic Report of the “State of Palestine”
NGO Monitor respectfully submits the following information to the Human Rights Committee (HRC or Committee) in advance of the consideration of the periodic report of the “State of Palestine” and its compliance with the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) at the 138th session of the Human Rights Committee.
Fourth Time’s the Charm? Rep. McCollum and DCI-P Re-Re-Re-Introduce anti-Israel Legislation
On May 5th, Rep. Betty McCollum introduced the fourth installment of her bi-annual BDS bill, again falsely accusing Israel of harming Palestinian children and calling for reduced US assistance.
NGO Monitor Submission to the Fourth Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review of Israel
NGO Monitor presents its submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Israel.
מועצת הפליטים הנורבגית: הובלת "קונסורציום ההגנה בגדה המערבית" ומעורבות בהשתלטות על שטח C
הארגון הלא-ממשלתי "מועצת הפליטים הנורבגית" - Norwegian Refugee Council הוא אחד הארגונים המובילים בקידום האסטרטגיה הפלסטינית בשטחי C.
Amnesty’s War on Israel Joins Its War on Technology
On May 2, 2023, Amnesty International published “Automated Apartheid,” the latest installment in a multi-year campaign to smear Israel with that label.
USAID 2022 West Bank and Gaza Grantees Vetting Gaps Remain
In 2022, USAID provided funding to more than 20 Palestinian NGOs, via its Civic Participation and Community Engagement (CPCE) framework. The following report details how several board members and officials from CPCE partner organizations operating in the West Bank celebrate terrorists and glorify violence.
HRW Leads NGO Campaign against Consensus IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
On April, 3, 2023, Human Rights Watch and its NGO allies circulated a letter ostensibly directed to the UN Secretary-General, urging the UN to reject the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.
Submission of NGO Monitor and CIJA for the UPR Working Group Fourth Period Review of Canada
NGO Monitor and CIJA submitted a report to the UPR Working Group in advance of the preparation of the stakeholders report and review of Canada for the fourth UPR cycle.
Submission of NGO Monitor to the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance
NGO Monitor, a project of the Institute for NGO Research, an organization in Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC since 2013, presents this submission to the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance in preparation of her report on the “strategic vision for the fulfilment of the mandate.” We hope that the information provided will aid the Rapporteur in the preparation of her report to the Human Rights Council.
Submission of NGO Monitor on Combating Glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and Other Practices that Contribute to Fuelling Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance
NGO Monitor, a project of the Institute for NGO Research, an organization in Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC since 2013, respectfully submits the following information to the to the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance in preparation of her report on combatting glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fueling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. We hope that the information provided will aid the Rapporteur in the preparation of her report to the Human Rights Council.
FAQs: The International Court of Justice and the Question of Israel
The following FAQs explain the role of the ICJ and how it works, as well as the way it has been and will continue to be instrumentalized against Israel.
Submission to the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
This submission provides critical information regarding the extensive Palestinian campaign of incitement and recruitment and use of children by terrorist organizations in the West Bank and Gaza, as well as the torture of LGBTQ individuals there, and Hamas-orchestrated violence. These crucial drivers of the conflict have been ignored by all previous Mandate holders.
Submission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the Importance of Casualty Recording
NGO Monitor, a project of the Institute for NGO Research, an organization in Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC since 2013, presents this submission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights for the publication of their comprehensive report on the “Importance of casualty recording for the promotion and protection of human rights.” We hope that this submission will aid in the preparation of the report.
PFLP-linked NGOs Whitewash Terror in COI Submission
On February 2, 2023, three Palestinian NGOs published a submission to the UN Human Rights Council whitewashing acts of violence by Palestinians, omitting core evidence linking Palestinians to the terror and terrorist organizations that maintain the conflict.
Anti-Israel NGO officials exploit EU mechanism for BDS
On February 20, 2022, over 100 European and international NGOs, self-proclaimed grassroots movements, and politicized trade unions launched a BDS campaign headlined “#StopTradeWithSettlements."
HRW and Antisemitism: Sins of Commission and Omission
HRW officials – including long-time leader Ken Roth – have made numerous antisemitic comments and shared antisemitic content on social media.
Clear and Convincing: The Links between the PFLP and the European Government-funded NGO Network
Irrespective of the information possessed by the Israeli government and intelligence agencies and the criteria for designation, there is overwhelming, publicly available evidence that ties these NGOs and their leadership to the PFLP.
Report: Potential Abuse of German Development Resources by Terror Affiliated Palestinian NGOs
The report offers a set of practical recommendations for Germany aimed at assisting policy makers in expanding and implementing existing anti-terror regulations, so that more robust vetting can be introduced in the context of development aid.
Does Europe Support This? Al-Haq Tells the World to Dismantle Israel
On November 29, 2022, Al-Haq published yet another antisemitic screed dedicated to denying the Jewish people sovereign equality, by defining Zionism and the State of Israel as inherently illegitimate.
Dismantling HRW’s Apartheid Report: New Analysis Finds Hundreds of Errors and Systematic Distortions
A new analysis released today by Jerusalem-based research institute NGO Monitor shows fundamental flaws, lies, distortions, omissions, and blatant double standards in Human Rights Watch’s April 2021.
A Threshold Crossed: Documenting HRW’S “Apartheid” Fabrications
HRW's apartheid publication is fundamentally flawed, using lies, distortions, omissions, and blatant double standards to construct a fraudulent and libelous narrative demonizing Israel.
NGO Monitor Sends Letter to UNHRC President Requesting to Convene Assessment of COI Mandate
On November 17, 2022, Professor Gerald M Steinberg wrote a letter to the President of the UN Human Rights Council regarding the the public hearings of the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel (“COI” or “Commission”) that took place in Geneva from 7-11 November.
The Global Samidoun Network: Mapping Branches in Europe and North America
This report provides representative examples of the activities of major Samidoun chapters and key activists in Europe and North America. This includes supporting the PFLP and its members, justifying the use of violence, and incitement against the state of Israel.
Sham UN Hearings Attempt to Suppress NGO Monitor Research
For three days, the UN’s permanent Commission of Inquiry (COI) against Israel conducted hearings ostensibly to investigate whether Israel was justified in designating seven Palestinian NGOs as terror organizations, due to their links to the PFLP. In practice, this was a forum for Commission members and NGO representatives to join in attempts to silence NGO Monitor's independent research.
NGO Monitor Statement Following Morningstar Decision to Remove BDS Connections
On October 31, Morningstar published a statement that it had reached an agreement with pro-Israel organizations to change its methodology in determining its risk ratings for companies doing business with Israel.
The UN Commission of Inquiry’s Second Report: The Continued Assault on Israel
On October 27, 2022, the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) “Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in Israel” (COI) presented its second report at the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly.
Sweden: NGO Network Blocks NGO Monitor from Speaking, Presenting Research
NGO Monitor was invited and scheduled to present our research as part of the Globala Torget forum in conjunction with the Gothenburg Book Fair, together with the Sweden-Israel Friendship Association and groups that present different views. But under the facade of promoting human rights, representatives of 21st Century cancel-culture claim a right to select “good” Jews, and to silence those they see as "bad” Jews.
Abdel Shafi Community Health Association’s Ties to the PFLP Terror Group
ACHA was founded and is directed by senior members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated terrorist organization by the US, EU, Canada, and Israel.
The Use of False NGO Apartheid Claims to Support BDS Resolutions
In order to gauge the salience of the NGO apartheid campaign, NGO Monitor examined 28 divestment resolutions by student groups, trade unions, churches, and other institutions since September 2020.
Al-Dameer's Ties to the PFLP Terror Group
Many of Al-Dameer's current and former officials, employees, and board members have links to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated terrorist organization by the US, EU, Canada, and Israel.
Health Work Committees’ Ties to the PFLP Terror Group
Numerous HWC staff members, founders, board members, general assembly members, and senior staff members have ties to the PFLP terror group.
Analysis of New Israel Fund Grants in 2021
NGO Monitor analyzed New Israel Fund’s (NIF) 2021 financial report detailing grants to 260 Israeli non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
NGO Monitor Calls on UNHRC President to Exercise his Authority and Convene a Special Assessment to Review the COI Mandate
NGO Monitor's legal advisor and UN expert Anne Herzberg and barrister Joshua Kern of 9BR Chambers have co-authored a letter to United Nations Human Rights Council President Federico Villegas calling on him to initiate an assessment of the UNHRC’s Commission of Inquiry on Israel for violations of the mandate and UN codes of conduct.
PFLP Ties of the Six Designated Terror NGOs
NGO Monitor report regarding each of the newly designated organizations, including organizational ties between the NGOs and the PFLP, as well as individual links between NGO board members, officials, and employees and the terror group.
Middle East Forum Webinar: The NGO to Gaza Terrorism Pipeline with Gerald Steinberg
Professor Gerald M Steinberg discusses how NGOs distribute, with little oversight, tens of billions of dollars in international aid in areas dominated by Islamist terror organizations
Al-Haq’s Antisemitic Submission to the UN’s Permanent COI
On May 31, 2022, Palestinian NGO Al-Haq, along with 90 co-signatories, submitted a flagrantly antisemitic report to the UN's permanent Commission of Inquiry presenting a blatantly false historical account, denying Israel’s right to exist and denying the Jewish people their right to sovereign equality.
Excuse and Disregard: Palestinian NGOs on Teens’ Involvement in Terror Attacks and Violent Clashes
The following tool examines the circumstances surrounding the deaths of dozens of Palestinian teenagers at the hands of Israeli security forces, since 2018. It includes those who carried out attacks on Israeli civilians and soldiers, as well as those killed during violent clashes in the West Bank and Gaza.
UN Adopts Invented NGO Claims on Palestinian Minors to Threaten Israel with Blacklist
On July 11, the UN Secretary-General released his annual report on Children in Armed Conflict (CAAC), dealing with the violation of children's rights in conflict zones in 2021. This year, the UN again presents misleading statistics and adopts invented standards in order to advance a narrative that the IDF violates the rights of Palestinian minors
NGO Monitor Statement on the Conviction of World Vision Employee Mohammad El-Halabi
The Be'ersheva District Court's convicted Mohammad El-Halabi for diverting aid money and resources from the international humanitarian organization World Vision to Hamas.
Submission to UNHRC 50th Session - The European Union and European-Government Sponsored Defamation Campaigns to Block NGO Funding Accountability
NGO Monitor submits an written submission to the UN Human Rights Council regarding defamation campaigns to block NGO funding accountability.
Submission to UNHRC 50th Session - United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory
NGO Monitor submits an written submission to the UN Human Rights Council in response to the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Jerusalem-based NGO Monitor Addresses the UNHRC during the COI discussion on Israel: “An Inquiry that contribute to the erasure of history“
NGO Monitor addressed the UN Human Rights Council during the discussion of the Commission of Inquiry report on Israel
False Claims, Discredited Sources: The Initial Report from the UN’s Permanent COI Targeting Israel
On June 7, 2022, the UN Human Rights Council “Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in Israel” (COI) published its first report. As expected, this initial report perpetuates outright falsehoods, and relies on information provided by terror-linked and anti-Israel NGOs to previous UN bodies. This is consistent with the COI’s prejudicial mandate and the bias of commission members.
In-depth Audit Says World Vision Totally Incompetent, Funded Hamas
On November 3, 2021, the Israeli Registrar of Non-Profits petitioned the Jerusalem District Court to dissolve an Israeli non-profit organization belonging to the international aid agency, World Vision. As justification for the request and following a multi-year investigation, the Registrar alleges that the local non-profit did not implement humanitarian projects as it claimed to and conducted financial transactions for purposes other than its stated goals – including providing funds to Hamas. Moreover, the Registrar charges that the non-profit’s executive and oversight frameworks were non-functional and ineffective.
[Opinion] German ideologues and the war over antisemitism
Professor Gerald M Steinberg reviews the conference held by Jerusalem’s Van Leer Institute.
NGO Credibility in Human Rights and Conflict Reporting: The 2021 State Department Human Rights Report
NGO Monitor submitted an analysis to the US State Department of several key dimensions related to this issue in 2021, highlighting the extreme ideological positions and methodological failures that define NGO reporting on Israel.
NGO Monitor Correspondence with US Secretary of State Regarding State Department's Call for Proposals
NGO Monitor sent a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding the State Department's call for proposals.
Michael Lynk’s Final Fiction
On March 22, 2022, UN Special Rapporteur “on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967” Michael Lynk released his final report before ending his six-year term. As in previous reports, he parrots terror-linked NGOs and falsifies reality to accuse Israel of committing “apartheid.”
NGO Monitor Presents at Knesset Event on UNRWA
NGO Monitor Legal Advisor Anne Herzberg speaks at the Knesset regarding UNRWA.
Submission by NGO Monitor to the United Nations Human Rights Committee in Advance of its review of Israel
NGO Monitor submitted statements to the 134th session of the Human Rights Committee for the Consideration of the Periodic Report of Israel
Anti-Israel Bias and NGO Links of UNHRC’s Gaza Commission of Inquiry Members
On July 22, 2021, the United Nations Human Rights Council appointed the members of a “Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel." The chosen panel members’ have conflicts of interest and prejudicial backgrounds, including long histories of anti-Israel activism and highly inflammatory rhetoric.
Amnesty’s “Apartheid” Report: Recycled Tropes in the Guise of Research
Although Amnesty officials repeatedly referred to the document as “original research” extending over 4 years (or 3 in other cases), an examination of the contents reveals this to be a collection and repetition of the verbal contortions and discredited claims largely copied from other NGOs with the same agenda.
EU-funded NGO hosts PFLP memorial event saluting terror group founder
On January 29, 2022, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, an EU-designated terrorist group, organized a memorial ceremony honoring PFLP founder which took place at the hall of the Abdel Shafi Community Health Association (ACHA; formerly Red Crescent Society for the Gaza Strip [RCS4GS]) in Gaza. ACHA is also linked to the PLFP.
Analyzing Amnesty’s Antisemitic Apartheid Attack
On February 1, Amnesty International will release yet another volume in the litany of copy-paste NGO reports that label Israel as an “apartheid” state.
Candidates for the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinians, Biased Candidates for a Biased Mandate
In March 2022, the Human Rights Council will appoint a new Special Rapporteur on the “situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967.” In keeping with past practices, at least five of the six candidates have records of anti-Israel partisanship, and do not appear to fulfill the requirements of impartiality and objectivity as required by HRC resolution 5/1.
Financements français à des ONG palestiniennes nouvellement désignées comme terroristes
Selon les analyses de NGO Monitor, dans la dernière décennie, au moins 200 millions d’euros de fonds publics européens et internationaux ont financé des projets impliquant des ONG en liens avec le FPLP, dont celles nouvellement désignées.
Canadian Funding for Terror-linked Palestinian NGO
Canada has provided millions to NGOs linked to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)- a Canadian designated terrorist organization
UN’s “Humanitarian” Plan: Lawfare and Support for Terror-Linked NGOs
On December 16, 2021, the UN OCHA-oPt released its Humanitarian Response Plan exploiting the humanitarian label to advance legal attacks against Israel (“lawfare”) and to channel funds to NGOs with links to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terror group.
New Report Deconstructs Definition of Apartheid to Delegitimize Israel
A new and unique report by Barrister Joshua Kern of 9 Bedford Row and NGO Monitor Legal Advisor Anne Herzberg, both experts in international law, examines in detail the legal definition of apartheid.
מהו אפרטהייד? ניתוח משפטי של הגדרת האפרטהייד לאור הקמפיין נגד ישראל
בפרסום הזה, מנתחים את מדיניות האפרטהייד כפי שיושמה בדרום אפריקה, וכן בוחן את טיבה והתפתחותה של ההאשמה בביצוע אפרטהייד המופנית כלפי בכירים ישראליים
הדרך הנשכחת: חוקי לוחמה בטרור ומימון לארגונים לא-ממשלתיים
מכון המחקר Monitor NGO ממליץ שממשלות יישמו מנגנונים ברורים וספציפיים באופן קבוע, בכדי להבטיח שלא יינתנו משאבים ותמיכה לארגונים הקשורים לאלימות או לטרור.
The Road Not Taken: Governmental Anti-terror Regulations and NGO Funding
NGO Monitor recommends that governments consistently implement clear and specific mechanisms to ensure that no resources and support are given to NGOs that are linked to terror or violence.
Analysis of New Israel Fund grants in 2020
NGO Monitor analyzed New Israel Fund (NIF) 2020 financial reports (latest available), detailing grants to 270 Israeli non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Media Impact of Terror Designations
NGO Monitor has published numerous reports, based on open sources, documenting the close connections between the PFLP and Palestinian NGOs, including the six newly-listed NGOs. Our research and expertise have been widely featured in media stories about the announcement.
The Union of Palestinian Women Committees Society’s Ties to the PFLP Terror Group
UPWC is identified by Fatah as a PFLP “affiliate” and by a USAID-engaged audit as the “PFLP’s women’s organization.” Numerous UPWC staff members have ties to the PFLP terror group.
Union of Agricultural Work Committees' Ties to the PFLP Terror Group
Numerous UAWC staff members, founders, board members, general assembly members, and senior staff members have ties to the PFLP terror group. UAWC is identified by Fatah as an official Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) “affiliate” and by a USAID-engaged audit as the “agricultural arm” of the PFLP. According to academic scholar Glenn E. Robinson, UAWC was founded in 1986 by “agronomists loosely affiliated with the PFLP.”
Analysis: Israel Designates 6 PFLP-linked NGOs as Terrorist Organizations
On October 22, 2021, the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) designated 6 Palestinian NGOs as terrorist organizations. According to the MoD, Defense for Children International-Palestine (DCI-P), Union of Agricultural Work Committees, Al-Haq, Addameer, Union of Palestinian Women’s Committees (UPWC), and Bisan were included on Israel’s list of terrorist organizations because they are operated by and for the benefit of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
Defense for Children International – Palestine’s Ties to the PFLP Terrorist Organization
Defense for Children International-Palestine (DCI-P) is a Palestinian NGO that claims to promote Palestinian children’s rights. However, many current and former officials, employees, and board members have links to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
Summary of the PFLP’s NGO Network
NGO Monitor has identified a network of 13 NGOs linked to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terror organization and funded by European, and in some cases, other governmental frameworks.
NGO Monitor Statement to the ICESCR Committee
NGO Monitor Legal Advisor Anne Herzberg delivered a statement before the Civil Society Briefing to the Committee for the International Convention on Economic Social and Cultural Rights regarding the Palestinian Authority.
Update: Al-Dameer’s Ties to the PFLP Group and New Funding
Since NGO Monitor published its previous report in January 2020, Al-Dameer has introduced new executives and members of its Board of Directors. Many of these individuals have links to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated terrorist organization by the US, EU, Canada, and Israel.
Analysis of Palestinian Water Issues and Israel’s Role
NGOs often assert claims regarding water allocation in their political campaigns against Israel, often using language such as “water apartheid” or “domination” calibrated to invoke the International Criminal Court’s Rome Statute.
UN Recycled Palestinian Water Report
On September 23, 2021, OHCHR issued a report on “The allocation of water resources in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem.” The document is based solely on Palestinian Authority, UN, and NGO sources pushing a Palestinian narrative that politicizes water in order to further the PA’s nationalistic strategic aims.
The NGO Congressional Campaign Against Funding for Israel’s Iron Dome
For years, pro-BDS NGOs, some with links to terror groups, have lobbied Congress against American security assistance to Israel, including Iron Dome and other defensive systems. Although their efforts have failed to impact policy, the NGOs have gained support from high-profile progressive Representatives and garnered media attention for the anti-Israel agenda.
האו"ם יציין 20 שנה לוועידת דרבן - רוח גבית לקמפיין נגד ישראל ולאנטישמיות המודרנית
ועידת דרבן הרביעית, שתתקיים כאמור בעוד מספר ימים, עומדת במרכזה של סערה פוליטית כאשר מספר מדינות הודיעו שהן מחרימות את הוועידה, ביניהן ארה"ב, קנדה, אוסטרליה, גרמניה, בריטניה, אוסטריה, הולנד, צ'כיה, בולגריה, צרפת וניו-זילנד ועוד. בלגיה, אירלנד, שבדיה, לוקסמבורג ופורטוגל הן המדינות האירופאיות שישתתפו.
Anti-Israel Durban Conference reconvenes twenty years after first event
On September 22, the UN General Assembly will mark twenty years since the World Conference against Racism in Durban, South Africa, hosting the fourth such event (“Durban IV”). Durban was a major catalyst for ongoing delegitimization campaigns against Israel, such as BDS, lawfare, and other forms of political warfare.
Statement: Marking 20 Years of the NGO “Durban Strategy”
On September 22, the UN General Assembly will mark twenty years since the World Conference against Racism in Durban, South Africa, in 2001, hosting the fourth such event (“Durban IV”). The original conference, and particularly its virulently antisemitic NGO Forum, was a major catalyst for delegitimization campaigns against Israel, such as BDS, lawfare, and other forms of political warfare.
HRW Does Not and Cannot Know Details of Gaza Airstrikes: Pseudo-reports as Propaganda
On August 23, 2021, Human Rights Watch (HRW) published its third (!) pseudo-report on the two-week armed conflict in Gaza and Israel, the latest titled “Gaza: Israel’s May Airstrikes on High-Rises.”
HRW Pretends Hamas Doesn’t Exist in Gaza
On July 27, 2021, Human Rights Watch (HRW) published a report alleging that Israel committed war crimes in its May 2021 conflict with Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza. This report serves as another vehicle for HRW’s ongoing campaign lobbying the International Criminal Court.
See No Evil: NGOs Turn Terrorists into Civilians in 2021 Gaza Conflict
NGO Monitor research has identified 50 incidents in which Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives killed in Gaza were falsely labeled by NGOs as civilian casualties, or in which civilians killed by Hamas were implicitly attributed to Israel.
New report on Israel-Gaza conflict reveals NGOs labeled terrorist deaths as 'civilian'
A new report by NGO Monitor details 50 incidents from the May 2021 Gaza conflict in which members of terror groups, such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, were listed as “civilian casualties” by NGOs. The report is accompanied by an interactive system, showing details about each case and revealing the misinformation hidden by NGOs.
UN Report on “Children and Armed Conflict”: Moving the Goalposts on Israel
The United Nations Secretary-General published the annual report on “grave violations” in the context of children and armed conflict for 2020 .
NGO Monitor Event Marks 20 Years Since Durban Conference
Marking twenty years since the UN Durban Conference, NGO Monitor hosted an event titled "20 Years of Hijacking Human Rights - The Lasting Impact of Durban." The event brought together experts who discussed the enduring influence of the original Durban conference and NGO campaign to delegitimize Israel.
USAID-funded Palestinian NGOs: Introducing Children to Convicted Terrorists
A number of USAID sub-grantees ran programs that introduced children to convicted terrorists, presented convicted terrorists as role models, and publicly demonstrated support for terrorists and terrorist organizations
[Opinion] With Antisemitism on the Rise, Deafening Silence From Human Rights Organizations
David Schiff reflects on the silence of human rights organizations in the face of antisemitism.
NGO Statements to the UNHRC Special Session on Israeli Alleged War Crimes in 2021 Gaza Conflict
On May 27, 2021, the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) convened a special session on Israel to discuss “violations” allegedly committed by Israel since April 13, 2021 relating to Sheikh Jarrah, Gaza, Temple Mount and Al-Aqsa Mosque, and mixed Israeli cities.
NGO Monitor to address UNHRC special session on Israel, highlighting the UN’s fundamental flaws
During a special session of the UN Human Rights Council to establish yet another permanent mechanism to single out Israel, NGO Monitor will address the Council and highlight the antisemitism behind the initiative
NGOs Distort International Law with “Disproportional” Casualty Claims
Like many misnomers about international law and Israel, distortions regarding proportional responses to aggression are central to NGO political advocacy campaigns that exploit legal rhetoric for demonization.
Missile Attacks from Gaza: Fallacies and Inaccuracies in NGO Reporting
NGOs and their officials have focused almost exclusively on demonizing Israel for responding to the attacks and alleging “indiscriminate” and “disproportionate” violations, while at the same time ignoring Palestinian war crimes.
Addameer Employees’ Violent Social Media Accounts
Addameer is an “affiliate” of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated terrorist organization by the US, EU, Canada, and Israel, and many individuals employed at Addameer have links to this terror group.
Anne Herzberg on Al Jazeera
Anne Herzberg appears on Al Jazeera to discuss Human Rights Watch's report on apartheid.
HRW’s “Apartheid” Publication: Demonization, BDS, and Lawfare
On April 27, 2021, HRW will publish a report as part of a renewed NGO push over the past 18-months, attaching the term “apartheid” to discourse on Israel. The report adds to decades of HRW’s obsessively singling out of Jews and Israel, and rejection of the legitimacy of a Jewish nation state, per se and regardless of policies or borders
NGOs Intensify Apartheid Demonization Campaign
In the past 18-months, at least 15 political NGOs involved in anti-Israel advocacy, as well as their UN allies, have issued publications accusing Israel of “apartheid.” This offensive term is used to advance a narrative of unparalleled Israeli immorality, and to promote demonization through BDS and lawfare, including in the International Criminal Court (ICC).
New Policy Paper Examines US Aid Policy on Palestinian NGOs: Terror, Antisemitism
A policy paper published today by NGO Monitor, a Jerusalem-based think tank, examines the challenges and opportunities for US funding policy towards NGOs in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
McCollum’s HR 2590: False Claims, Distortions, and Missing Context
On April 15, 2021, Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN) introduced the “U.S. Commitment to the Universal Human Rights of Palestinians Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act.” This is McCollum’s third such bill in recent years – written in conjunction with anti-Israel NGOs, and meant to advance BDS and demonization of Israeli companies and defense forces.
NGO Officials Running for Palestinian Parliament on the PFLP Terrorist Organization’s Electoral Slate
According to NGO Monitor’s analysis, at least eleven candidates on the PFLP list are also current and former officials of Palestinian NGOs that receive funding from the EU and European governments.
משרד האו״ם לתיאום עניינים הומניטריים
הסניף של משרד האו"ם לתיאום עניינים הומניטריים בישראל, הגדה המערבית ועזה (OCHA-oPt) , נועד ליישם את התוכנית ההומניטרית האזורית של האו"ם. OCHA-oPt מתאם ומעניק בעצמו מימון לעשרות ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים, אך בניגוד לסניפי OCHA אחרים ברחבי העולם, הוא מתעדף פעילות פוליטית חד-צדדית במקום סיוע הומניטרי.
UN OCHA-oPt: Exploiting Humanitarianism to Advance Political Warfare
The Israel, West Bank, and Gaza branch of the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA-oPt) executes the UN’s regional humanitarian response plan, facilitating and providing donations to dozens of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). As opposed to other OCHA branches around the world, OCHA-oPt prioritizes one-sided political advocacy in place of traditional humanitarian assistance.
Consolidated Palestinian NGO Funding Database
This analysis will present the details of funding to 39 Palestinian NGOs, including the identities of the donors (government or private), the grant’s time frame, and the source of the data.
ניתוח מימון לארגונים לא-ממשלתיים ישראליים על בסיס דיווחים שנתיים לשנים 2017-2019
. הניתוח מציג את התרומות לפי הדיווחים השנתיים של 35 ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים ישראליים, אשר מקבלים מימון ממשלתי זר ומקדמים פעילות פוליטית הקשורה לסכסוך הערבי-ישראלי, בין השנים 2017-2019
NGO Monitor Legal Advisor Anne Herzberg on Al Jazeera Debating the ICC
Legal Advisor Anne Herzberg debates Raji Sourani (PCHR) and William Schabas regarding the ICC's decision to open an investigation.
Examples of German Funding to Palestinian NGOs: Terror Ties and ICC Lobbying
The German Federal Government provides millions of euros to NGOs operating in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza through a variety of frameworks, including the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Federal Foreign Office (MFA-AA), and the United Nations.
EU-Funded, ICC-Linked Al-Haq and Forensic Architecture on the Ahmad Erekat Shooting
On Tuesday, February 23, Al-Haq and Forensic Architecture released a publication and video (“The Extrajudicial Execution of Ahmad Erekat”) alleging that Israeli forces acted unlawfully in shooting Ahmed Erekat when he rammed his car into a soldier at a checkpoint on the outskirts of Jerusalem.
Europe Funds Fraudulent Child Rights Campaign to Sanction Israel
Palestinian and international NGOs – funded by European governments and working in tandem with UNICEF’s West Bank and Gaza branch – have built an extensive campaign, using false charges of abuse of Palestinian children in the effort to trigger sanctions against Israel.
NGOs Celebrating the ICC’s Decision on Territorial Jurisdiction Over Palestine
International, Palestinian, and Israeli NGOs celebrated the decision of the ICC on territorial jurisdiction, urging the ICC to launch a formal investigation into Israel, and demonizing Israel with allegations of “apartheid” and “crimes against humanity.”
Sustainalytics: Amplifying BDS through “Business and Human Rights” Rhetoric
Through its ratings and reports on companies, Sustainalytics promotes discriminatory BDS (boycott, divestment, sanctions) campaigns against Israeli companies and businesses operating in Israel and the West Bank.
Statement on the ICC's Decision on Jurisdiction in Israel
Regarding the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) announcement that it has jurisdiction to investigate Israel, NGO Monitor Legal Advisor Anne Herzberg stated “The decision from the ICC is hardly surprising."
World Bank Funding to Palestinian NGOs with Ties to Terror
In 2018-2021, the World Bank funded a $17 million project managed by an anti-peace Palestinian group, NGO Development Center. The project lists several NGO grantees that, according to the available evidence, have links to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and Hamas, which is designated as a terror group by the US, the EU, Canada, and Israel.
Recommendations: Implementing the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism for NGO Funding
In NGO Monitor’s assessment, the IHRA definition can help address the challenges posed by deeply ingrained NGO antisemitism.
From the “River to the Sea”: B’Tselem’s Demonization Crosses the Line
On January 12, 2021, the Israeli NGO B’Tselem launched a high-visibility international campaign, under the headline, “A regime of Jewish supremacy from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea: This is apartheid,” escalating its political and ideological condemnations that go far beyond criticism of policies.
DCI-P’s New Board: Celebrating Terrorists
On June 21, 2020, the Palestinian NGO Network (PNGO) reported that Defense for Children International-Palestine (DCI-P) had elected a new board. Individuals who celebrated convicted terrorists, posted violent images, and made antisemitic statements were appointed, including to the important position of treasurer
Analysis of Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights Complaint Regarding JCB
In December 2019, LPHR filed a complaint with the UK National Contact Point for the OECD against J.C Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB), a construction equipment company headquartered in the UK. Numerous methodological failures demonstrate the political objectives of this complaint.
Boycott Campaigns against JCB
JCB (J.C Bamford Excavators), a UK-based manufacturer of construction equipment, has become a target of BDS campaigns due to its sale of equipment to the State of Israel. These campaigns, primarily from British NGOs, intensified in 2020 after JCB was included on the discriminatory UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) “blacklist” of companies operating in Israel, published in February 2020.
NGOs and the COVID-19 Vaccine Libel Against Israel
While Israel has conducted a massive drive to vaccinate its population against the COVID-19 virus, numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have launched a specious and libelous campaign, claiming that Israel has failed to discharge its legal responsibility to provide vaccinations to Palestinians.
הסנאט בארה"ב: וורלד ויז'ן העביר כסף אמריקני לארגון שמימן את חמאס ואוסאמה בן לאדן
וורלד ויז'ן התקשר בחוזה עם סוכנות הסעד האסלמי the Islamic Relief Agency) - ISRA) לסייע במתן שירותים הומניטריים בהקשר זה. במסמך ועדת הכספים מצוין כי ל ISRA יש "היסטוריה רחבה של תמיכה בארגוני טרור" - כמו חמאס - "וטרוריסטים, כולל אוסאמה בן לאדן."
Dutch-funded expansion of Palestinian control in Area C of the West Bank
The Netherlands has been advancing a political agenda of expanding Palestinian control over territory in this highly strategic region in the West Bank. And they are doing this with partners linked to terror organizations.
מימון אירופאי נגד האופן בו צה״ל פועל בבתים של פלסטינים: פניות לבג"ץ וטענות על אפרטהייד
ב2020-2018, האיחוד האירופי מענק 269,975 אירו ליש דין, שוברים שתיקה, ורופאים לזכויות אדם-ישראל לפרויקט שנועד "להגביר את האחריותיות של כוחות הביטחון הישראלים לכניסות בכוח לבתים, בהתאם לסטנדרטים דמוקרטיים והחוק הבינלאומי."
Cases in Israeli Courts and Accusations of “Apartheid”: EU Funding for NGOs in Action
In 2018-2020, the EU granted €269,975 to Yesh Din, Breaking the Silence, and Physicians for Human Rights - Israel for a project ostensibly designed to increase “Israeli security forces personnel (ISFP) accountability for forcible home entries in line with democratic standards and international humanitarian and human rights law.” A review of the activities of these three Israeli NGOs since 2018 reveals what they have done with the EU funds, including promoting the canard that Israel is practicing “apartheid.”
Belgian Funding for PFLP-Linked NGOs
In 2014-2021, the Belgian government allocated approximately €23 million in aid to “NGOs and Civil Society” in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
Analysis of NIF grants in 2019
NGO Monitor has analyzed New Israel Fund (NIF) 2019 financial reports, which detail grants to 273 Israeli non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and 60 American NGOs. We focus specifically on the approximately 10% of NIF’s funding that is distributed to 32 political advocacy NGOs claiming to promote human rights in the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
ניתוח מענקי הקרן החדשה לישראל לשנת 2019
מכון המחקר NGO Monitor ניתח את הדו״ח הכספי של הקרן החדשה לישראל לשנת 2019 ,המפרט את מענקי הקרן ל-273 ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים בישראל ול-60 ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים אמריקניים. הניתוח עוסק במענקים שניתנו ל-32 ארגונים פוליטיים העוסקים בסכסוך הערבי-ישראלי, המהווים כ-10 אחוז מסכום המענקים של הקרן.
Al-Mezan’s ICC Conference: Sponsored by the UN, Headlined by Terror
On April 9, 2015, Al-Mezan hosted a conference in Gaza about the opportunities for prosecuting Israelis presented by Palestinian ascendancy to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The event featured representatives from Palestinian terrorist organizations – Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) –as well as officials from leading NGOs and the UN.
ניתוח הדוח של Save the Children בנוגע למעצר קטינים פלסטינים
ב-29 לאוקטובר 2020, Save the Children יפרסם דו"ח על "השפעת מערכת המעצר הצבאית הישראלית על ילדים פלסטינים".
Save the Children’s Misleading Report on Detention of Palestinians
Save the Children has produced an inaccurate report that presents a very politicized narrative that is clearly designed to demonize Israelis, not to protect minors.
מענקי האיחוד האירופי לפרויקטים של זכויות אדם: קשר לטרור, דמוניזציה והתערבות בדמוקרטיה הישראלית
דו"ח חדש של מכון המחקר NGO Monitor, מציג את מענקי האיחוד לשנים 2019-2020, ומראה כי האיחוד האירופי אישר 32 מענקים לארגונים לא-ממשלתיים ישראליים ופלסטיניים המעורבים בדמוניזציה נגד ישראל, אנטישמיות, קשרים לארגון הטרור החזית העממית לשחרור פלסטין וניסיונות להשפיע על הדמוקרטיה הישראלית.
Analysis of EU Funding to NGOs in 2019: Divisive Politics, Terror links, and Antisemitism
On June 30, 2020, the European Commission updated its Financial Transparency System (FTS) with details about grants to NGOs authorized in 2019.
PCHR’s Role in the ICC Investigation
With considerable assistance from European governments, PCHR has played an instrumental role in pressuring the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch an investigation into Israel.
Al-Haq and GLAN’s Not-So-Subtle BDS Agenda: Analysis of Submission on “Business and Human Rights in Occupied Territory”
On April 27, 2020, Al-Haq and Global Legal Action Network (GLAN, Ireland) published, “Business and Human Rights in Occupied Territory: A Guidance for Upholding Human Rights" that attempted to mainstream BDS against Israel in a UN framework
PalVision Board Members and Employees: Glorification of Violence, Celebration of Terrorists, and Support for BDS
PalVision’s board members, officials, and employees have justified and glorified violence against Israeli civilians and praised individual terrorists and terrorist attacks. Additionally, they have employed antisemitic and “anti-normalization” rhetoric in their public statements.
Al Mezan Center For Human Rights’ Ties to the PFLP Terror Group
Al-Mezan claims that it seeks to advance human rights. However, its officials and employees include members of the PFLP and Hamas. Additionally, Al-Mezan officials and board members often speak at PFLP events, and many have posted material on their social media accounts promoting terror groups or utilizing antisemitic imagery and rhetoric.
Submission to UNHRC 45th Session - Protecting International Assistance from Terror-Linked UN Partners
Until the UN system at large, and OCHA-oPt and UNICEF Palestine specifically, cease their engagement with terror-linked actors, lawmakers and diplomats should institute appropriate measures to safeguard taxpayer money.
Submission to UNHRC 45th Session - War crimes and Lessons from the Beirut Tragedy
The massive explosion at the Beirut port and the tragic loss of life, injuries and damaged lives highlights the hypocrisy of those claiming to constitute the human rights community.
Submission to UNHRC 45th Session - EU Funding to Terror-Tied Palestinian NGO Coordinating Body
The European Union and the UN should encourage other Member States to adopt requirements prohibiting immoral and illegal funding.
EU grants to NGOs in Jerusalem: “Protect the Palestinian identity of the city”
Of the 38,447 grants (as listed on the FTS) funded by the EU worldwide in 2019, the only examples dealing with “religious and cultural heritage properties” in a highly conflictual framework are embedded in the Palestinian context.
Tracking Anti-Israel NGO Exploitation of the BLM Campaign
Since the founding of Black Lives Matter in 2013, a number of political NGOs have sought to connect this cause with anti-Israel campaigns. Several prominent pro-BDS organizations, as well as Palestinian NGOs, are leading this effort. These NGOs are attempting to leverage tensions in order to promote Palestinian solidarity and portray Israel as a main violator of civil rights.
UNHRC BDS Blacklist Update: During Global Economic Crisis, NGOs Seek to Harm Companies
Since the publication of the UN BDS blacklist, and in spite of the current global COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic turmoil, NGO activists have been targeting companies with using the list.
Video Evidence Highlights Links between Palestinian NGOs and the PFLP Terror Group
A video uncovered by NGO Monitor researchers captures the breadth and ongoing relevance of the PFLP’s NGO network. The video shows NGO officials, including those who were subsequently arrested and indicted for orchestrating a deadly terror attack, attending a PFLP event.
Belgian NGOs “Mitigate Pro-Israel Voices” with Government Support
The 2017-2021 Joint Strategic Framework for Belgian aid to Palestinians, coordinated by Oxfam Solidarity, M3M, SolSoc and APEFE, commits its signatories to promoting a variety of anti-Israel campaigns, through advocacy and lobbying in Belgium and the EU.
ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים קיבלו מענק מממשלת בלגיה "להחלשת קולות פרו-ישראליים"
לפי מסמך שפורסם הבוקר (2 ביולי), המסגרת דורשת לקדם קמפיינים אנטי-ישראליים, באמצעות פעילות לובי המכוונת כלפי גורמים בבלגיה ובאיחוד האירופי
The Role of Israeli NGOs in Supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC) “Investigation”
A number of Israeli NGOs, including those funded by European governments and the New Israel Fund, have been actively encouraging and facilitating an International Criminal Court investigation into Israeli officials.
תפקידם של ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים ישראליים התומכים ב"חקירה" של בית הדין הפלילי הבינלאומי (ICC)
מספר ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים ישראליים, כולל אלה הממומנים על ידי ממשלות אירופאיות והקרן החדשה לישראל, עודדו באופן פעיל וסייעו בחקירת בית הדין הפלילי הבינלאומי נגד ישראל
ארגונים המקדמים BDS והקשורים בטרור עומדים בבסיס החקירה הפוטנציאלית של ה ICC
ארגונים הקשורים לטרור והממומנים על ידי ממשלות אירופה מפעילים לובי כבד על בית הדין הבינלאומי להאג על מנת שיפעל נגד ישראל
EU Funding to Terror-Linked Palestinian NGOs Since 2011
In 2011-2018, the EU authorized grants of at least €25 million to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with ties to EU-designated terrorist groups.
Advocacy Instead of Research: NGO Propaganda Campaigns to Blacklist the IDF at the UN
Save the Children and Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict again published reports as part of the ongoing political campaigns to demonize Israel and have Israel included on a UN blacklist of “grave” violators of children’s rights. In the process, neither NGO applies the accepted UN definitions of what constitutes such violations, and the reports reflect major methodological shortcomings.
No NGO Left Behind: The Politics of OCHA’s COVID-19 Humanitarian Aid in the West Bank and Gaza
According to the report the “response plan” from UN-OCHA includes projects with terror-linked NGOs, as well as for non-emergency advocacy.
PNGO’s Ties to Palestinian Terror Groups
Multiple PNGO officials have ties to terrorist organizations, and at least five PNGO members have ties to EU-designated terror organizations, including through their employees and/or board members who are directly involved in activities and programs.
Interview with Prof. Steinberg: Germany Needs to Stop Funding Antisemitism and Terror
On April 30, Professor Gerald M. Steinberg was interviewed by the Berlin Spectator regarding German government funding to NGOs that engage in antisemitism.
EU Diplomats Capitulate to Palestinian Pressure on Terror Regulations
On March 30, 2020, the EU Representative Office to the West Bank and Gaza sent a “clarification letter regarding the EU-funded contracts” to Palestinian NGO Network (PNGO) appearing to give in to Palestinian pressure and effectively annul EU regulations that prohibit the transfer of EU funds to terror groups or individuals connected to these groups.
NGO Amicus Briefs on ICC Jurisdiction: The Latest Lawfare Battlefield
NGO submissions to the International Criminal Court (ICC) involve highly flawed or invented legal arguments; deviation from the requirement limiting discussion to that of jurisdiction; revision and erasure of the historical record, including Palestinian terrorism; promotion of biased source material
Multiple Inaccuracies in the Essex/NPA BDS “Investor Obligations” Report
In April 2019, the Essex Business and Human Rights Project (EBHR) at Essex University (UK) and Norwegian People's Aid published “Investor Obligations in Occupied Territories: A Report on the Norwegian Government Pension Fund. The report exemplifies how not to conduct human rights due diligence in situations of conflict and primarily reflects the ideological agendas of its pro-BDS backers.
Gaza and Corona: The NGO Preemptive Blood Libel Campaign
The COVID-19 global pandemic has become another opportunity for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to demonize Israel over its Gaza policy.
NGO Monitor Submits Amicus Brief to the International Criminal Court (ICC)
NGO Monitor submits a briefing to the ICC regarding the "Situation in the State of Palestine."
Les financements français à l’Association Al Bustan Silwan: Mise à jour
Au mois de juillet 2019, les chercheurs de l’institut de recherche NGO Monitor ont mis en évidence que plusieurs entités gouvernementales françaises financent à hauteur de 400,000 euros un projet pour la jeunesse à Jérusalem-Est.
Committee on the Rights of the Child Review of the Palestinians
On January 28-29, 2020, for the first time, the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) undertook a review of the “State of Palestine.” The Concluding Observations highlight a number of such significant failures by the Palestinians to adhere to the Convention and the overall politicization of the CRC.
HRW and the UN BDS Blacklist - The Facts
HRW has played a central role in lobbying UN High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet and providing information to her office for use in compiling the list.
World Vision’s Operations in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza
World Vision continues to operate three entities responsible for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
Terror-linked NGOs Behind UN Blacklist
Since 2016, NGOs, including a number of groups with ties to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), have been actively lobbying the UN by signing multiple letters and statements calling for the database to be implemented without further delay.
Analysis of the UN’s Discriminatory BDS Blacklist
The UN Human Rights Council and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights have joined the ranks of leading BDS groups by issuing a defamatory blacklist of 112 Israeli and foreign companies, falsely accusing them of committing human rights violations.
הודעת המכון בעקבות פרסום הרשימה השחורה של האו״ם
בעקבות פרסום ה״רשימה השחורה״ על ידי מועצת זכויות האדם של האו״ם (עותק מצורף), מסרה אן הרצברג, היועצת המשפטית של מכון המחקר NGO Monitor ומי שנפגשה עם מחברי הרשימה:
UN Publishes Antisemitic BDS Blacklist
On February 12, the UN published its Antisemitic BDS Blacklist.
NGO Monitor Submission for the review of “State of Palestine” and its compliance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child
NGO Monitor's submission focuses on the rampant campaign of incitement targeting children within the Palestinian Authority.
NGO Monitor Supplemental Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
NGO Monitor's submission highlights examples relating to the exploitation of Palestinian children by the Palestinian Authority and Palestinian armed groups.
Analyse der Evaluation der Zusammenarbeit der Schweizer Regierung mit NGOs in Israel, im Westjordanland und im Gazastreifen
Am 28. Januar 2020 veröffentlichte das Eidgenössische Department für auswärtige Angelegenheiten (EDA) „Die Zusammenarbeit mit Nichtregierungsorganisationen in Partnerländern der internationalen Zusammenarbeit“, eine Überprüfung der Förderung in Israel, dem Westjordanland und Gaza.
Analysis of Swiss Government Evaluation of Cooperation with NGOs in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza
On January 28, 2020 , the Development and Cooperation department (EDA) of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) published a review of funding to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
Das PFLP-NGO-Netzwerk
NGO Monitor hat eine Reihe von Berichten veröffentlicht, in denen acht Nichtregierungsorganisationen (NGOs) mit Verbindungen zur Terrororganisation Volksfront für die Befreiung Palästinas (PFLP) aufgeführt sind.
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights' Links to the PFLP Terror Group
PCHR has multiple links to the PFLP terror organization, designated as such by the EU, the US, Canada, and Israel.
Union of Health Work Committees' Ties to the PFLP Terror Group
UHWC is identified by Fatah as a PFLP “affiliate” and in a 1993 USAID-engaged audit report (by the Democratic Institutions Support Project) as “the PFLP's health organization.” Numerous UHWC staff members, founders, board members, and senior and subordinate staff members have ties to the PFLP terror group.
The PFLP-NGO Network
NGO Monitor has published a series of reports detailing eight non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with ties to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terrorist organization.
NGO Monitor Submission on Nazism to Special Rapporteur on Racism
NGO Monitor’s submission provides “descriptions, examples, scholarship, and other accounts describing contemporary manifestations of antisemitism” taking place with the human rights and humanitarian NGO community.
Bias in ICC Prosecutor Bensouda’s Meetings and Citations
In deciding to pursue an investigation of Israel, International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda met with a number of terror-tied organizations and groups promoting demonization campaigns targeting Israel. These non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are also cited in various ICC documents related to the investigation. It appears that Bensouda exclusively met and replied upon groups representing the Palestinian narrative, which is reflected in the significant bias in her analysis.
Palestinian NGOs Reject EU’s Anti-terror Funding Requirement
During a December 20, 2019 meeting with EU officials, representatives from PNGO “refused to sign an EU grant request which stipulates among its criteria that beneficiaries must refuse to transfer any EU aid given to terrorist groups or entities." On December 30, multiple Palestinian NGOs, including PNGO members, launched a “Palestinian National Campaign to Reject Conditional Funding." which justifies the use of violence and claims that the “Palestinian resistance factions are not terrorist organizations,”
Analysis: CERD Concluding Observations on Israel
On December 16, 2019, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) published its concluding observations from its review of the State of Israel. Unsurprisingly, the Concluding Observations parrot unverified and false claims by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) active in antisemitism, BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions), and other delegitimization campaigns against Israel.
Terror-linked and boycott promoting NGOs behind potential ICC investigation
On December 20, 2019, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Fatou Bensouda announced that she intends to investigate alleged war crimes in the “State of Palestine.” This move is to a significant degree the product of consistent and heavy lobbying of the ICC for over a decade by NGOs.
ההסכמים חושפים: כך "סייע" בצלם לתובעת בהאג
הצהרת תובעת בית הדין הבינ"ל הפלילי בהאג פאטו בנסודה, כי בכוונתה לשקול תביעה של קציני צה"ל על פשעי מלחמה, מבוססת על שתי הנחות: א. ישראל מבצעת פשעי מלחמה; ב. אי אפשר לתת אמון במערכת המשפט של ישראל שתטפל בנושא.
Boykottfördernde NGOs mit Terrorverbindungen, die hinter den potenziellen IStGH-Ermittlungen stehen
Am 20. Dezember 2019 gab die Generalstaatsanwältin des Internationalen Strafgerichtshofs (IStGH) Fatou Bensouda bekannt, dass sie beabsichtige, mutmaßliche Kriegsverbrechen im „Staat Palästina“ zu untersuchen. Dieser Schritt ist in erheblichem Maße das Ergebnis einer konsequenten und intensiven Lobbyarbeit des IStGH seit über einem Jahrzehnt durch Nichtregierungsorganisationen (NRO).
Germany’s Development Cooperation System: The Need for Greater Transparency and Accountability
Germany is one of the largest donors of international development aid in the world, allocating $24.7 billion to bilateral assistance in 2017 alone. However, due to an extreme lack of transparency, overlapping responsibilities for multi-ple government agencies, and the involvement of dozens of different actors, it is difficult to assess the effectiveness of this aid, raising concerns about po-tential abuse of public funds and inefficient management.
הדרך היסודית בה ניתן להתמודדות מול גל האנטישמיות
שנת 2014, עיירה קטנה בגרמניה. שוטר עונה לשיחת טלפון שבה מדווח כי שלושה אנשים ניסו להצית בית כנסת.
Current and Former NGO Employees Arrested as Part of PFLP-Terror Cell
On December 19, 2019, the Israel Security Agency (Shabak) announced it had uncovered a 50-person terror network, operated in the West Bank by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) – a designated terrorist organization in the EU, the US, Canada, and Israel. The statement named several leading PFLP figures, several of whom currently or previously worked for European funded, PFLP-linked non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Experts Discuss Antisemitism at NGO Monitor Conference
In the shadow of a surge of physical violence against Jews around the world, NGO Monitor hosted its annual conference in Tel Aviv. The event, “The Future of Human Rights in an Era of Increased Antisemitism,” featured experts and influencers who shared ideas about the challenges posed by global antisemitism.
מומחים מכל העולם דנו על אנטישמיות וזכויות אדם בכנס השנתי של NGO Monitor
מכון המחקר NGO Monitor ערך (18.12) אירוע תחת הכותרת "עתיד תנועת זכויות האדם בעידן עליית האנטישמיות". באירוע השתתפו מומחים בתחום שדנו באתגרים שמציבה האנטישמיות של ימינו.
HRW Whitewashes Hezbollah, Hamas, and PFLP
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is scheduled to release a publication, “Born Without Civil Rights,” on Tuesday morning, December 17 utilizing individuals who are members of internationally recognized terrorist organizations and/or groups closely linked to these organizations and who have been convicted of incitement, terror financing, and membership in terrorist organizations. These include Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
שיח הזכויות בשירות ההכפשה
היום מציינים בעולם את יום זכויות האדם, המועד שבו אימצה העצרת הכללית של האו"ם את ה"הכרזה לכל באי עולם בדבר זכויות האדם".
NGO Monitor Submission to the State Department 2019 Human Rights Report
NGO Monitor prepared a submission to the US State Dept to inform and improve the process by which the State Department prepares its annual Human Rights Report on Israel, the Golan Heights, the West Bank, and Gaza
תרומתם של אקדמאים לאנטישמיות ודמונזציה במאה ה-21
ביקורת על ספרו של קארי נלסון, מאת פרופ׳ ג׳ראלד שטיינברג
EU Product Labeling Is NGOs' First Step to BDS
For years, the NGO network has pushed product labelling as a stepping stone for full-fledged BDS against Israel, particularly in Europe. They have taken another step in singling out Israel, through the decisions of the French government and the European Court of Justice.
“תקדים חשוב שמחזק את סמכות הממשלה”: מאחורי הקלעים של פס”ד שאקיר
בפסק דין חשוב שנתן אתמול (שלישי) בג”ץ, דחו השופטים את עתירתו של עומר שאקיר הפעיל בארגון Human Rights Watch נגד החלטת שר הפנים שלא להאריך את אשרת השהיה שלו, והוא אמור לעזוב את ישראל בתוך כשלושה שבועות לאחר סאגה משפטית ארוכה.
השקרים של שאקר
ביום הנכבה האחרון, פירסם עומר שאקר, תוך כדי ישיבתו בישראל, קריאה להכרה ב"זכות השיבה".
Submission to the 100th Session of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
NGO Monitor's submission focuses on Israel’s adherence to the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). NGO Monitor beleives it is important to provide the Committee with certain contextual information that is necessary in order to conduct a credible and productive review.
“מדינות אירופה מממנות ארגוני ‘זכויות אדם’ הקשורים לארגוני טרור”
שניים מחברי החולייה שרצחה את רנה שנרב ז”ל עבדו בארגונים הנהנים ממימון זר. ליאורה הניג-כהן ממכון NGO Monitor: “התורמים חייבים לבצע חקירה מקיפה”
An Internationally Funded Palestinian Kindergarten Indoctrinates Children with Simulated Violence
A Palestinian kindergarten in Gaza indoctrinates young children to hate Israel and to strive to commit violent acts. Ironically, international donors work with this same kindergarten on projects aimed at protecting children from violence and exploitation.
UN Criticizes Palestinians on Hate after NGO Monitor & IMPACT-se Briefings
The UN’s Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) posed tough questions to the Palestinian representative about its government’s promotion of anti-Jewish hate, echoing an earlier briefing to committee members by NGO Monitor and IMPACT-se.
NGO Sponsorship and Involvement in Reps. Tlaib and Omar Trip to Israel/West Bank
Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s spokesperson confirmed that the Forum for Cultural Engagement (FCE) would be sponsoring Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar’s August 2019 trip to Israel and the West Bank.
Analysis of NIF 2018 Funding for 31 Political Advocacy NGOs
NGO Monitor has analyzed the NIF’s 2018 financial reports, which detail grants to 280 Israeli non-governmental organizations (NGOs). We focus specifically on the 20% of the NIF’s funding that is distributed to 31 political advocacy NGOs claiming to promote human rights.
UN Secretary-General Report on Children and Armed Conflict: Improvements in Documenting Palestinian Abuses
On July 26, 2019, the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) published the 2018 report on Children and Armed Conflict. Despite intensive lobbying by NGOs over the past few years, the IDF was not included in the Annex of “grave violators” of child’s rights.
Transcriptions of Kann radio interview by Eran Cicorel with Kenneth Roth and Omar Shakir
On July 24, 2019, HRW Executive Director Ken Roth and Israel/Palestine Director Omar Shakir were interviewed by Kan Radio about Shakir's trial and BDS.
חברי פרלמנט בצרפת: לבדוק העברת כסף לתוכנית נוער במזרח ירושלים
חברת הפרלמנט הצרפתי הקונסטנס לה גריפ דורשת משר החוץ הצרפתי לדעת האם ויכצד מובטח כי כספים המגיעים מממשלת צרפת מגיעים למטרות שלשמןהועברו
Analysis of the 2018 UK FCO Human Rights and Democracy Report
NGO Monitor examines the claims in the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) annual report on activity “to defend human rights and promote democracy worldwide” in 2018.
NGO Condemnations of German Efforts to Combat Antisemitism
On May 17, 2019, the German Bundestag passed a landmark resolution affirming BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) campaigns against Israel as antisemitic. Despite this multi-partisan support, a number of politicized non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – in particular those that benefit from German government funding and from other European countries –condemned the motion.
Verurteilung deutscher Bemühungen zur Bekämpfung des Antisemitismus durch Nichtregierungsorganisationen
Am 17. Mai 2019 verabschiedete der Deutsche Bundestag eine wegweisende Resolution, in der BDS-Kampagnen (Boykott, Divestment, and Sanctions) gegen Israel als antisemitisch bezeichnet wurden, entsprechend der IHRA-Arbeitsdefinition des Antisemitismus (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance).
Submission to the List of Themes in advance of the 99th Session Review of the “State of Palestine”
NGO Monitor discusses the rampant campaign of antisemitic and anti-Israel incitement within the Palestinian Authority.
Palestine Expo 2019's Promotion of BDS and Hatred
On July 6-7 2019, the Palestine Expo conference and exhibition was held at the London Olympia convention center in the United Kingdom. The event served as a platform for organizers and participants to espouse anti-Israel rhetoric, antisemitism, and promote BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) as well as demonization and delegitimization campaigns
French Government Supports Youth Project Involving Convicted PFLP member - Update
On July 10, 2019, the “launch of the Youth Program in East Jerusalem” took place in the presence of the Consul General of France in Jerusalem The individual listed as the contact person for the program is Daoud Ghoul, who, in 2015, was convicted of membership in the PFLP terrorist organization.
"אחוז הנשקים פר אדם בשוודיה גדול מאלו בישראל"
איתי ראובני ('NGO Monitor') שוחח עם אראל סג"ל ורועי עידן וסיפר על הסוגיה המרעישה, בדבר המדינות האירופאיות שתרמו לישראל כסף רב לטובת קמפיין היוצא נגד מדיניות הנשק הישראלית.
כשפעילי זכויות באמת לחמו על זכויות: לזכרו של רוברט ברנשטיין
את רוברט (בוב) ברנשטיין פגשתי לראשונה בשנת 2004, כאשר מכר משותף שכנע אותו לשמוע מה יש לי להגיד על הארגון אותו הקים – ‘Human Rights Watch’.
Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief regarding Antisemitic Incidents
For nearly 20 years, NGO Monitor has studied and analyzed the presence of antisemitism within the human rights and humanitarian NGO community. Civil society must play a critical role in combating antisemitism.
NGOs Cook the Books in “Attacks on Health Care 2018” Publication
In May 2019, the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC) published “2018 Impunity Remains: Attacks on Health Care in 23 Countries in Conflict” which painted Israel as the worst offender of attacks against health care in 2018. Closer inspection reveals a publication rife with faulty methodology, as well as reporting and selection bias that can be traced to highly partisan contributors
Germany Declares: BDS is Antisemitic
On May 17, 2019, the German Bundestag passed a landmark resolution defining BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) campaigns against Israel as antisemitic.
Deutschland erklärt: BDS ist antisemitisch
Am 17. Mai 2019 verabschiedete der Deutsche Bundestag eine wegweisende Resolution, in der BDS-Kampagnen (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) gegen Israel als antisemitisch definiert wurden.
German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) Funds Palestinian Terror-Linked Groups and NGOs Promoting Hatred
The German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) funding is channeled to groups with ties to terror groups, that spread antisemitism, and that promote BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) campaigns against Israel.
Amnesty’s BDS Strategy: Hijacking “Business and Human Rights”
On March 13, 2019, Amnesty International posted, “Think Twice: Can companies do business with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories while respecting human rights?” The Amnesty campaign coincides with the anticipated release of the UN Human Rights Council blacklist of “settlement” businesses and is designed to bolster this UN initiative singling out Israel for attack.
NGOs Silent in Face of Palestinian Rockets
On May 4 and May 5, 2019, Palestinian terror groups in Gaza fired over 600 rockets and mortars toward Israeli population centers, murdering four Israeli civilians. NGOs and NGO officials that claim to promote human rights have ignored the blatant Palestinian violations against Israeli civilians. Some have remained silent altogether, while others have focused exclusively on demonizing Israel for responding to the attacks.
UNICEF-oPt Continues its Partnership with Terror-Tied Groups and other Disturbing Developments
NGO Monitor has documented numerous concerns regarding UNICEF-oPt, stemming primarily from its relationship with highly partisan non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Evaluation of the ‘‘Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act’’ (HR 2407)
On May 1, 2019, Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) introduced the ‘‘Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act’’ (HR 2407). The bill is based largely on the lobbying efforts and accusations of Defense for Children International-Palestine (DCI-P).
Les financements suisses à des ONG engagées dans des campagnes de guerre juridique contre l'État Israël
Au mois de mai 2018, le Département fédéral suisse des affaires étrangères (DFAE) annonça 2 millions de francs suisses (CHF) de subventions en «soutien aux organisations de la société civile israélienne et palestinienne (DH/DIH)», «dans le cadre de son engagement à contribuer à une paix juste et durable et à la création d'un État de Palestine indépendant, viable et démocratique».
Swiss Funding for NGOs Engaged in Lawfare Campaigns Against Israel
Contracts related to these grants detail activities previously carried out or planned by the NGOs include campaigning for the release of convicted murderers, international and legal attacks against Israel, and promoting incitement that makes the stated objective of “lasting peace” less attainable.
The BDS Life and Times of Omar Shakir
Omar Shakir’s background and history of anti-Israel activity exemplifies the organization’s troubling ideological approach to Israel and retreat from the universal principles of human rights.
The European Instrument for Democracy & Human Rights (EIDHR): EU Funding to Israel, West Bank, and Gaza 2014-2017
The European Commission disburses hundreds of millions of euros annually via aid frameworks to provide financial assistance to developing countries and promote EU principles abroad. One of the EU’s major aid programs is the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR).
Omar Shakir’s Obsessive Anti-Israel Twitter Campaign (June 2018– February 2019)
Omar Shakir tweeted 970 times (including retweets) on issues relating to the Arab-Israeli conflict, ranging from boycotting businesses over the 1949 Armistice line, the violence along the Gaza border, and his lawsuit against the Israeli government.
Inconvenient Truths for the UN: Analysis of Information Ignored by the 2019 Commission of Inquiry on Gaza
On February 28, 2019, the UN published its Commission of Inquiry (COI) on the riots along the Israel-Gaza border. The COI ignored readily and publicly available information that points to the obvious legality of Israeli actions.
CUNY Law Teams Up with PFLP-Linked NGO on UN Submission
On January 11, 2019, CUNY School of Law Human Rights and Gender Justice Law Clinic and Defense for Children International-Palestine (DCI-P) filed a joint submission to the UN Commission of Inquiry into the Gaza border violence. The submission is replete with egregiously false statements, gross distortions of the law and the facts, and the whitewashing of terror groups including Hamas.
Gaslighting Gaza: Initial Analysis of UN Commission of Inquiry on Gaza Riots
On February 28, 2019, the UN Commission of Inquiry (COI) on the riots along the Israel-Gaza border, which began in March 2018, alleged that “Israeli soldiers committed violations of international human rights and humanitarian law… and may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity.” The COI created a “confidential file” of “which is recommended be given to the International Criminal Court (ICC)” and to be used by governments to “consider imposing individual sanctions, such as a travel ban or an assets freeze.”
Submission to the UNHRC 40th Session - The UN’s Failure to Protect Palestinian Children
The UNHRC, UNICEF, and other UN bodies continue to turn a blind eye to Palestinian abuse of children. The violence along the Israel-Gaza border demonstrates this particular failure.
Submission to the UNHRC 40th Session - Antisemitism in Sweden
Sweden is fueling and intensifying the already hostile and discriminatory environment for Jews worldwide. The UNHRC should encourage Sweden to uphold the UN values of combating racism and antisemitism and review both its domestic and international aid policies regarding the promotion of antisemitism and combatting racism.
Submission to the UNHRC 40th Session - German Development Cooperation’s Funding Secrecy
A special report released on December 18, 2018 by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) found a severe transparency deficiency in EU funding to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), confirming concerns raised by NGO Monitor for more than a decade.
Submission to the UNHRC 40th Session - OHCHR's BDS Blacklist is Discriminatory, Promotes Conflict, and Violates Human Rights
The Institute for NGO Research expresses its significant ongoing concerns regarding OHCHR’s preparation of a “database” of business entities based on UNHRC Resolution 31/36.
Submission to the UNHRC 40th Session - Torture and Wrongful Punishment by the Palestinian Authority
The Palestinian Authority (PA) is signatory to the UN Convention Against Torture. As such, its kidnapping, torture, and execution of Palestinian citizens that allegedly sell land to Jews should be condemned by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Submission to the UNHRC 40th Session - The European Government-Funded NGO PFLP Network
The EU and many European countries fund a network of organizations, some of which are directly affiliated with the PFLP, and others with a substantial presence of employees and officials linked to the PFLP.
Submission to the UNHRC 40th Session - The Exploitation of Palestinian Women’s Rights
Today, there are dozens of local Palestinian NGOs meant to serve the needs of women from various sectors of society. However, NGO Monitor research and analysis reveals that many of these organizations unfortunately utilize their platform on women’s issues to promote politicized narratives that are often rejectionist and violent, many times to the detriment of gender equality within Palestinian society.
בניגוד להצהרות: עדאלה מפעיל זרוע נגד ישראל בארה"ב
בעבר טענה הקרן לישראל החדשה כי עדאלה-ישראל וארגון החרם "פרויקט הצדק של עדאלה" שפועל בארה"ב, הם שני ארגונים שונים. מסמכים שהגיעו לידי מקור ראשון מגלים שהטענות אינן נכונות וכי מדובר בארגון אחד. הקרן לישראל החדשה: לא תומכים בפעילות עדאלה בארה"ב
Amnesty International’s Antisemitic Campaign against Jewish Tourism
In January 2019, Amnesty International published a report on "The Tourism Industry and Israeli Settlements" that denies Jewish connections to historical sites – including in the Old City of Jerusalem – and in essence faults Israel for preserving Jewish historical and cultural heritage, as well as places that are holy to Christians.
Amnesty International’s Antisemitic Campaign: Background and Information
Amnesty International will conduct a series of intense campaigns targeting Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, and Trip Advisor. Amnesty will also deny Jewish historic connections to biblical sites, including in Jerusalem – reminiscent of antisemitic UNESCO resolutions.
Special Rapporteur on Israel: The UN’s Weakest Lynk
In March 2016, Michael Lynk, an associate professor of law from Canada, began his term as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the “situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967.” Based on the criteria to be named a Special Rappoteur and the following evidence, we conclude that Lynk is unqualified to fulfill this mandate for the UN.
Who Profits: Foundation for the UN BDS Blacklist
‘Who Profits’ initiates international BDS campaigns, targeting Israeli and foreign banks, security companies, civil infrastructure facilities, and private companies. It supports BDS campaigns around the world in finding target companies.
מי מרוויח: העמותה הישראלית שעומדת מאחורי הרשימה השחורה של האו"ם
במרץ 2016, מועצת זכויות האדם של האו"ם החליטה על יצירת מאגר נתונים ("הרשימה השחורה") של עסקים ותאגידים המקיימים פעילות מעבר לקו הירוק. ניתן להסיק כי האו"ם מבסס את הרשימה השחורה על מאגר הנתונים של ארגון "מי מרוויח", עמותה ישראלית הפעילה בקמפיין החרם נגד ישראל.
Antisemitism, BDS and European Funding - The WCC's Activists in Israel and the West Bank
Founded in 2002, Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) is the Geneva-based World Council of Churches’ (WCC) “flagship project” on the Arab-Israeli conflict. Despite marketing itself as a human rights and protection program, EAPPI places significant emphasis on political advocacy before, during, and after the trip.
EAPPI: The World Council of Churches’ Training Camp for Anti-Israel Advocacy
Founded in 2002, Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) is the Geneva-based World Council of Churches’ (WCC) “flagship project” on the Arab-Israeli conflict. Despite marketing itself as a human rights and protection program, EAPPI places significant emphasis on political advocacy before, during, and after the trip.
תוכנית הליווי האקומנית בפלסטין וישראל: תוכנית ההכשרה האנטי-ישראלית של מועצת הכנסיות העולמית
מאז שנת 2002, תוכנית EAPPI הביאה לישראל מעל ל-1800 פעילים פוליטיים לתקופה של שלושה חודשים, לאחר שאלו עברו הכשרה בארץ מוצאם אצל ארגונים מקומיים, במטרה להוביל לאחר מכן קמפיינים נגד ישראל ברחבי העולם.
NGO Monitor Submission to the State Department 2018 Human Rights Report on Israel, the Golan Heights the West Bank, and Gaza
NGO Monitor prepared this submission to the US State Dept to inform and improve the process by which the State Department prepares its annual Human Rights Report on Israel, Golan Heights, West Bank, and Gaza.
ועדת ביקורת התקציב של האיחוד האירופי: "אין שקיפות במימון לארגוני חברה אזרחית, האיחוד לא יודע מה נעשה עם הכסף"
ועדת ביקורת התקציב של האיחוד האירופי פרסמה היום (שלישי) מסקנות קשות על האופן בו האיחוד מממן ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים ברחבי העולם, זאת במסגרת דוח מיוחד וראשוני מסוגו בנושא
EU Court of Auditors Confirms: EU Does Not Know Where Its Funding for NGOs Goes
On December 18, European Court of Auditors (ECA) released a report finding a severe transparency deficiency in EU funding to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
Human Rights Watch’s Airbnb Campaign: Discrimination and BDS
On November 20, 2018, Human Rights Watch, in cooperation with Kerem Navot, published a report targeting Airbnb. The report followed a two-year long coordinated and well-financed BDS campaign.
Omissions and Oversimplifications: HRW’s Report on PA and Hamas Torture
Human Rights Watch’s October 2018 report “Two Authorities, One Way, Zero Dissent: Arbitrary Arrest and Torture Under the Palestinian Authority and Hamas” contains a number of obvious omissions and reflects an absence of serious analysis
Facilitating Dialogue: EU-Funded NGOs and the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
The following report examines the involvement of NGOs in EU-funded peacebuilding efforts in Nagorno-Karabakh in order to gain a better understanding of the challenges and structural issues related to the use of NGOs as peacebuilding agents.
B’Tselem’s Flawed Analysis of Seven Months of Gaza Violence
On November 22, 2018, B'Tselem published a report that utilized a flawed methodology, minimized the context of violence and terror, belittled the human rights of Israeli civilians living in close proximity to the border, and ignored Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups’ incitement to violence against Israel.
Une assemblée départementale hôte d'une soirée-débat antisioniste
Durant les débats à sens unique auxquels participaient plusieurs activistes, membres d'associations comme universitaires, de virulents propos anti-israéliens et antisionistes ont été proférés avec pour point culminant la remise en question de la légitimité l'État juif.
Submission to the UN Commission of Inquiry on the 2018 Gaza Protests
NGO Monitor submitted the following information to the United Nations Human Rights Council for its Commission of Inquiry on the 2018 protests on the Gaza border.
NGO Monitor Submits Report to UN Commission of Inquiry on Gaza Violence
NGO Monitor delivered a submission to the UN Commission of Inquiry (COI) on the protests and violence along the Gaza-Israel border beginning in March 2018.
הארגונים, המממנים והשיטות של הקמפיין נגד Airbnb
רשימת הארגונים והמעורבות שלהם בקמפיין ממומן היטב נגד Airbnb, בראשם Human Rights Watch ו-קול יהודי לשלום (JVP), בתיאום עם מועצת זכויות האדם של האו"ם, שלושה ארגונים ישראלים, והרשות הפלסטינית.
The NGOs and Funders Behind Airbnb’s BDS Policy
On November 19, 2018, Airbnb issued a press release announcing it was “removing listings” in “Israeli settlements in the Occupied West Bank.” This change in policy was a clear result of a coordinated and well-financed campaign targeting the company by NGOs involved in BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) campaigns against Israel.
דנמרק תפסיק לתמוך בארגוני החרם על ישראל
ממשלת דנמרק תפסיק לממן ארגונים תומכי טרור ו־BDS – כך הכריעה ועדה של משרד החוץ הדני, שקבעה חמישה כללים שעל הארגונים המקבלים מימון לעמוד בהם.
ארגוני שמאל התלוננו: ירידה חדה בתרומות מאירופה
מסדרת פגישות שהתקיימו לפני כשבוע בין נציגי ארגוני שמאל וארגונים פלסטינים לנציגי מפלגות שמאל בהולנד עולה כי לאחרונה חלה ירידה חדה בתרומות לארגונים.
קשר דם
ה–BDS, ארגון החרם נגד ישראל, מציג את עצמו לעולם כ"ארגון זכויות אדם" וככזה הדוגל ב"התנגדות לא אלימה" - וכך זוכה לקבל כספים רבים מארגוני שלום וממשלות זרות. אלא שמסמכי מודיעין פנימיים שהגיעו לידי "ידיעות אחרונות" חושפים לכאורה קשר חשאי בין ארגוני BDS לבין ארגוני טרור - כולל פעילות של טרוריסטים שחלקם רצחו ישראלים בפיגועים. כך מצליחים החזית העממית, חמאס ואפילו איראן לפגוע בישראל שוב ושוב - מבלי לירות אפילו ירייה אחת. קשר הטרור של ה–BDS יוצא לאור: הסיפור המלא
Background on World Council of Churches, Antisemitism, and BDS Court Case
Today (October 11, 2018), an Israeli court is considering an appeal from Isabel Phiri, a senior official in the World Council of Churches (WCC) who was denied entry into Israel. NGO Monitor is providing the following essential background on WCC and its “flagship project” Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI), which falls under Phiri’s “overall responsibility.”
Statement on Rosa Luxemburg Foundation's "Shrinking Space" Publication
NGO Monitor's success in exposing the millions in taxpayer funds given annually, without transparency, to false human rights and development NGOs, some of which are linked to terror organizations and/or use antisemitic motifs, speaks for itself. Indeed, this smear campaign highlights the importance and credibility of our work.
הקמפיין נגד NGO Monitor - סימן לפאניקה וייאוש
לאחרונה, המכון נמצא במרכזו של קמפיין מתוזמן להשתקת קולו בשיח הציבורי. הפעם זהו פרסום שנכתב בסיוע פעילים פוליטיים ישראליים ובמימון קרן רוזה לוקסמבורג, קרן קיצונית הממומנת על ידי ממשלת גרמניה.
Political Advocacy NGO Involvement in UN Humanitarian Aid Clusters
As part of UNOCHA's “Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP),” aid appeals are divided into clusters with NGOs serving as implementing partners with UN agencies, and in some cases, responsible for leading the cluster. The cluster system is a key international lobbying and action mechanism through which the PA advances its nationalist and political agenda, sustaining conflict,
The UN-NGO Connection: Update on UNICEF-oPt Developments
Throughout 2018, NGO Monitor documented numerous concerns regarding UNICEF-oPt (UNICEF’s branch in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza) stemming primarily from its relationship with highly partisan non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
מגזין רשמי של ממשלת שבדיה מציג: הפרוטוקולים של זקני ציון גרסת 2018
תשעה ימים לפני הבחירות הכלליות בשבדיה, שברקע האנטישמיות הגואה במדינה, המגזין הרשמי של סוכנות הפיתוח הממשלתית השבדית (OmVärlden) מפרסם (27.08) שנים-עשר מאמרים על מכון המחקר NGO Monitor, הכוללים מוטיבים ורמיזות אנטישמיות של הפרוטוקולים של זקני ציון (רשת קורי עכביש, תיאוריות קונספירציה).
Swedish Gov't Newspaper Invokes Antisemitism and Innuendo to Attack NGO Monitor
In response to NGO Monitor’s research on government funding for civil society organizations, OmVärlden, an online magazine owned by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, published today twelve articles making numerous false accusations about NGO Monitor.
עין עצומה לרווחה: עדאלה, ה-BDS והקרן החדשה
שילובו של עו"ד ג'בארין בתוכנית המשפטית היוקרתית של אוניברסיטת תל־אביב מעיד על מעמדו הציבורי ועל ההשפעה הרבה שלו ושל ארגונו. ג'בארין, בוגר האגודה לזכויות האזרח, למד באוניברסיטת תל־אביב ומלמד בה היום כמרצה מן החוץ. את התואר השני עשה ב'אמריקן יוניברסיטי' בוושינגטון, במסגרת תוכנית המשפטנים של הקרן החדשה לישראל.
הזרוע של ארגון עדאלה בארה"ב
בשנים האחרונות עדאלה הרחיב באמצעות "פרויקט הצדק של עדאלה" את פעילותו בארה״ב והעמיק את מעורבותו בקמפיינים של BDS ולוחמה משפטית.
Adalah’s US-based “Justice Project:” A Foray into BDS
Since 2014, Adalah has expanded its activities to the United States through the "Adalah Justice Project." Through the Adalah Justice Project, Adalah has increased its involvement in BDS campaigns and legal warfare.
איתי ראובני בראיון לערוץ 20 על מועצת הפליטים הנורבגית
"תארו לכם שמדינת ישראל תפעיל מנגנון משפטי בבריטניה שיפעל נגד הברקסיט"
התערבות זרה במסווה של סיוע
לפני כשבוע פורסם ב"ישראל היום" שרה"מ נתניהו נזף בשרת החוץ הנורבגית על מה שהגדיר כ"התערבות בענייני פנים" במימון פעילות אנטי־ישראלית ע"י ממשלתה. באופן לא מפתיע, תגובתה היתה שמדובר "בפעילות הומניטרית".
Analysis of EU-Funded Projects on Israeli Civil Society to I’lam Center
NGO Monitor analyzes EU-funded projects to the Israeli NGO, I'lam. I'lam, and the other partners on the projects, are highly politicized organizations whose activities suggest they are not focused on dialogue, or on facilitating the core EU objective of peace based on dialogue and a two-state framework.
מנורבגיה בהתרסה
מאחורי צונאמי של עתירות לבג"ץ עומדת המועצה הנורבגית לפליטים (NRC), שמתואמת עם האיחוד האירופי • לפי מכון NGO Monitor, הארגון מנסה להשפיע בכלים משפטיים על עתידה האסטרטגי של ישראל, בלי להשאיר עקבות • ומבלי שבירושלים מבינים מי מנהל מולם את המערכה
Europe Floods Israel’s Courts to Manipulate Democracy
NGO Monitor research reveals that European-backed NGOs are flooding Israel’s courts with cases in an attempt to circumvent the democratic process to change Israeli policies while bypassing diplomatic channels in an unprecedented manner.
המנדט הבריטי: תפקידן של ממשלות זרות במערכת המשפט הישראלית
ממשלת בריטניה, האיחוד האירופי ומדינות נוספות מעבירות מיליוני דולרים מדי שנה לארגון "מועצת הפליטים הנורבגית" עבור תוכנית משפטית מאסיבית, האחראית לניהול אלפי תיקים בבתי המשפט הישראלים ולניצול המסגרות המשפטיות כדי להשפיע על המדיניות הישראלית
Flooding the Courts: The Norwegian Refugee Council’s European-Funded Proxy War
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has used millions of European taxpayer funds, primarily from the UK, for a campaign that exploits the Israeli justice system and is aimed at circumventing appropriate diplomatic channels.
Background on Members of UNHRC Commission of Inquiry into Gaza Riots
On July 25, 2018, the UN Human Rights Council appointed three individuals to serve as members of a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into what has been predetermined to be Israel’s “military assaults on the large-scale civilian protests” along the Gaza border.
Report from on the Ground: 38th Session UN Human Rights Council
The 38th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (June 18 – July 6, 2018) continued the bias and hypocrisy that has come to define the UN in general and the UNHRC in particular. NGO Monitor staff was present, speaking before the Council and documenting the numerous false accusations from member states and NGOs.
NGO Monitor Statement on Response of EU Vice President Mogherini to Minister Erdan on the Issue of NGO Funding
NGO Monitor calls on the EU to immediately initiate an internal audit in order to identify and prevent misuse of NGO funding.
Analysis of NIF 2017 Funding for 30 Political Advocacy NGOs
NGO Monitor has analyzed the NIF’s 2017 financial reports (latest available), detailing grants to a wide variety of Israeli NGOs.
Written Submission of NGO Monitor to the 70th Session of the CEDAW Committee for its review of “State of Palestine”
NGO Monitor submitted the following to the 70th session of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women regarding its review of “State of Palestine” and its compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
ניתוח מענקי הקרן החדשה לישראל בשנת 2017 לארגונים העוסקים בסכסוך
ניתוח הדו״ח הכספי של הקרן החדשה לישראל לשנת 2017, מתמקד ב-20% מהמענקים שאושרו ל-30 ארגונים המזוהים עם פעילות לקידום זכויות אדם.
French-Funded NGOs: The Radicalization of Human Rights
Several French-funded NGOs involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict use the facade of human rights and international law to blur the lines between “peaceful” and “nonviolent” campaigns and violent “resistance” including attacks against civilians. By exploiting the language of human rights and by working together in a tight network, these groups are able to amplify their claims, garner undue exposure, and gain legitimacy for their radical ideologies.
UN Secretary-General Report on Children and Armed Conflict: Clear Departure from NGO Propaganda Against Israel
On June 27, 2018, the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) published his 2017 report on Children and Armed Conflict. Intensive lobbying by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), led by Human Rights Watch, to include the IDF on the list of “grave violators” of child’s rights (included as an Annex) failed.
NGO Monitor Files Amicus Brief in HRW BDS Case
NGO Monitor filed an amicus brief in the Jerusalem District Court case involving Omar Shakir, a Human Rights Watch (HRW) staffer and BDS activist
אולגה דוייטש לערוץ 20: האיחוד האירופי עובר לחקירת חיילי צה"ל באופן אישי
ראש דסק אירופה, אולגה דויטש מספרת בחדשות 20 על נסיון ארגונים ישראלים, במימון האיחוד האירופי, לפעול משפטית נגד חיילי צה"ל ברמה האישית.
מסמך: האיחוד האירופי תומך בפרוייקט שפועל נגד חיילים אישית
עליית מדרגה במאבק ארגוני השמאל נגד חיילי צה"ל, מכון המחקר NGO Monitor חושף האיחוד האירופי מממן תוכנית ללחימה משפטית נגד חיילים
European Union Funding for “Accountability” Against IDF Soldiers
In November 2017, the EU approved a four-year grant to an Israeli legal NGO, Yesh Din, for a project designed to increase “Israeli security forces personnel (ISFP) accountability for forcible home entries in line with democratic standards and international humanitarian and human rights law.” Yesh Din is carrying out these efforts in partnership with Breaking the Silence and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHR-I).
Des financements français aux ONG: La radicalisation des droits de l'homme
L'étendard des droits de l'homme procure aux organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) à travers le monde, un halo de crédibilité et d'impartialité leurs facilitant l'accès au financement et au processus de prise de décision. Malheureusement, de nombreuses ONG exploitent la rhétorique des droits de l'homme et le droit international pour promouvoir des campagnes idéologiques et politisées.
HRW Continues to Promote Hamas Narrative on Gaza Border Violence
On June 13, 2018, Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a press statement accusing Israel of “apparent war crimes in Gaza” during the weekly Hamas-orchestrated violence along the border.
The Center for Constitutional Rights’ Vilification of Social Justice
From April 29 – May 6, 2018, the Center for Constitutional Rights led a trip to Israel and the West Bank labeled as the “Justice Delegation.” This trip, made up of self-proclaimed social justice advocates, claimed to provide a “better understand[ing of] the human rights situation in Israel and Palestine.” In sharp contrast, participants met exclusively Palestinian and Israeli organizations that promote a one-sided Palestinian narrative of the conflict.
NGO Monitor Analysis: 500 million NIS to Israeli Political NGOs over 5 Years
Over 500 million shekels have been transferred to Israeli political advocacy non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in 2012-2016, according to a new report published by NGO Monitor today.
חצי מיליארד שקל בחמש שנים: דוח חדש ממפה את התרומות לתעשיית זכויות האדם בישראל
דוח חדש של מכון המחקר NGO Monitor המתפרסם היום (שני) חושף כי בין השנים 2012-2016, הועברו למעלה מחצי מיליארד שקל (515 מיליון ש"ח) ל-39 ארגונים ישראלים המשפיעים על שיח זכויות האדם בישראל.
ניתוח המענקים לארגונים לא-ממשלתיים ישראלים על בסיס דיווח שנתי לשנים 2012-2016
לנוכח תפקידם המרכזי של ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים פוליטיים בשיח הציבורי על זכויות האדם, קידום שקיפות בדבר מקורות המימון שלהם מאפשר דיון מבוסס עובדות לגבי פעילותם. הניתוח מציג את התרומות לפי הדיווחים השנתיים של 39 ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים ישראלים בין השנים 2012 -2016 . פילוח הנתונים נעשה לפי סכום המענק, זהות התורם, מקור המענק (פרטי, ממשלתי או לא שקוף/ברור) והאם התורם מוכר כממשלתי או כנסייתי.
Analysis of grants to Israeli NGOs, annual reports 2012-2016
A full analysis of all of the grants reported annually by 39 Israeli NGOs in the years 2012-2016.
HRW Doubles Down on BDS Campaign Targeting Israeli Banks
On May 28, 2018, Human Rights Watch issued yet another publication targeting Israeli banks. These materials are part of HRW’s continuing role in a broader BDS campaign to damage Israel’s economy through the financial sector.
The Gaza Riots and HRW’s Immoral Anti-Israel Obsession on Twitter
Between May 13-16, 2018, Human Rights Watch (HRW) employees tweeted excessively about the violence along the Gaza border, with their tweets almost exclusively condemning Israel’s right to defend its borders, belittling the violence, and making various politically driven statements
Yona Schiffmiller on i24
Yona Schiffmiller speaks about Omar Shakir and his support for BDS.
NGO Statements to the UNHRC Following the Gaza “March of Return” Riots
On May 18, 2018, the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held a “special session of the Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem.” Many of the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that participated in the session condemned Israel for allegedly committing “war crimes” and denied the legitimacy of Israel’s right to self-defense.
NGO Monitor at UN: Special Session on Gaza Is a Waste of Time and Money
UN Human Rights Council’s special session on Gaza today is another example of the exploitation of UN frameworks by the Palestinians to promote their destructive policy of rejectionism.
Quand une ONG française finance un « non-dialogue » entre israéliens et palestiniens
Le Comité catholique contre la faim et pour le développement (CCFD-Terre Solidaire), la « première ONG française de développement », affirme que son activité en Israël « se concentre sur la promotion des droits de l’homme et des peuples » et privilégie ainsi le partenariat avec plusieurs ONG israéliennes qui, selon l'association, « travaillent au dialogue avec les Palestiniens des territoires ». Pourtant, une analyse de nombreuses organisations israéliennes et palestiniennes récipiendaires du soutien financier de CCFD-Terre Solidaire permet de s'interroger sur la nature du dialogue recherché.
Statement on Human Rights Watch Suit Against Israel
HRW appeals the revoking of BDS activist and HRW employee Omar Shakir's work visa.
Institute for NGO Research Submission to the Secretary General for the Report on the Implementation of Resolution A/RES/72/157
NGO Monitor submits the following information to the United Nations Secretary General to assist in his preparation of a report regarding measures “undertaken to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance,” pursuant to General Assembly Resolution 72/157 and Human Rights Council Resolution 37/77. This submission is a follow-up to our 2015 contribution to the Secretary General’s Report on the Elimination of Racism.
Submission to UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Regarding Gaza Riots
NGO Monitor submitted the following letter to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination regarding its statement on the Gaza riots, an issue far beyond the scope of the Committee’s mandate and competence.
Caution Urged Regarding NGO Claims on Planned Palestinian Violence on May 14 and 15
Influential non-governmental organizations (NGOs) claiming to promote universal human rights and humanitarian aid are among the main legitimizers of Palestinian violence.
לאחר שלילת אשרת העבודה, ארגון Human Rights Watch טוען באופן שקרי כי אינו מעורב בקריאה לחרם
חרף הכחשותיו של HRW, מטרתם של מרבית הפרסומים הקשורים לישראל היא לגרום לנזק כלכלי, דיפלומטי, משפטי ותרבותי לישראל ולבודד את המדינה מבחינה בינלאומית. (ראו פירוט בהמשך), גם HRW וגם שאקיר שוב ושוב קראו לחרם ולהימנעות מהשקעות נגד חברות ועסקים הפועלים בישראל ואף השתתפו בקמפיינים אחרים של דמוניזציה נגד מדינת ישראל.
After Work Visa Cancelled, HRW Falsely Denies BDS and Demonization Promotion
The Israeli Ministry of Interior has revoked the work visa granted in April 2017 to Human Rights Watch (HRW) employee Omar Shakir, a long-time anti-Israel, pro-BDS activist. In its response, HRW (and its local lawyer, Michael Sfard) makes the false claim that “neither HRW – nor Shakir as its representative – advocate for boycott, divestment or sanctions against companies that operate in the settlements, Israel or Israelis (sic).”
European Funding for Palestinian “Cultural Resistance”
The European Union (EU) and European governments provide funding to a number of Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for culture, art, and related activities. Detailed research and analysis of this funding reveal that many of the supported organizations utilize cultural activities to indoctrinate children and youth, promoting rejectionist and violent agendas.
L'AFD finance du matériel militant à une organisation anti-israélienne
Au mois de septembre 2017, la Plateforme des ONG Françaises pour la Palestine (PFP), association parapluie regroupant quelques 40 organisations françaises actives dans le conflit israélo-arabe, a réédité sous forme papier le livret « Palestine/Israël- Les instruments pour argumenter » avec le soutien financier de l'Agence Française de Développement (AFD), « opérateur du ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Développement international ».
Analysis of NIF 2016 Funding for 29 Political Advocacy NGOs
NGO Monitor has analyzed the NIF’s 2016 financial reports (latest available), detailing grants to a wide variety of Israeli NGOs.
ניתוח מענקי הקרן החדשה לישראל בשנת 2016 לארגונים העוסקים בסכסוך
מכון המחקר NGO Monitor ניתח את הדו״ח הכספי של הקרן החדשה לישראל לשנת 2016, המפרט את מענקי הקרן למגוון רחב של ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים בישראל. הניתוח מתמקד ב-20% מהמענקים שאושרו ל-29 ארגונים המזוהים עם פעילות לקידום זכויות אדם.
משרד המשפטים האמריקאי קבע כי ארגון סיוע נורבגי מממן ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים המזוהים עם גורמי טרור
על פי משרד המשפטים האמריקאי, ארגון הסיוע Norwegian People’s Aid , העניק "תמיכה חומרית" לאיראן, חמאס, החזית העממית לשחרור פלסטין, ולחזית הדמוקרטית לשחרור פלסטין.
Norwegian Refugee Council Contractor was Reportedly Hamas Officer
A Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) contractor who was killed on April 6 during the violence along the Gaza-Israel border, has reportedly been exposed as an officer in the Hamas terrorist group. If true, then this is another worrying example of Hamas infiltration of an international aid organization.
צלם העיתונות ומי שנטען לגביו ששירת כקצין בחמאס - הועסק על ידי ארגון נורבגי בינלאומי, ממובילי קמפיין הדה-לגיטימציה נגד ישראל, כך לפי NGO Monitor
נשיא מכון המחקר NGO Monitor קורא לארגון לפתוח מידית בחקירה לבדיקת הטענות לפיהן יאסר מורתג'א שירת כקצין בחמאס
Norwegian People’s Aid Funding to Terror Affiliated NGOs
According to the US Department of Justice, NPA provided “material support” to Iran, Hamas, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), and the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) – designated terrorist organizations under US law. As a result of these partnerships, in March 2018, NPA settled a civil-fraud suit, paying a $2 million settlement to the US.
Human Rights Watch on Violent Hamas Border Riot: Promoting Terrorist Propaganda at Expense of Human Rights
On April 3, 2018, Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued an “analysis” of the March 30, 2018 events along the Israel-Gaza border. Like other HRW responses, this latest publication lacks credible methodology and manipulates the presentation of facts and law to advance a political narrative rather than engage in professional human rights research.
NGO Gaza Reporting and the Issue of Credibility and Bias
In light of the violent events related to the “Return March” on the Gaza-Israel border, NGO Monitor notes the need for careful and independent analysis of claims and allegations made by organizations claiming to promote human rights
תגובת NGO Monitor לאירועי ״צעדת השיבה״
פעולות אלו מנוגדות לערכי זכויות האדם ולפיכך, מכון המחקר NGO Monitor קורא לארגונים לא-ממשלתיים הטוענים לקידום ערכים אלו לגנות לאלתר את צעדה זו.
German Government's Aid Workers Spread Antisemitism and Anti-Israel Propaganda on Facebook
NGO Monitor has identified a number of virulently antisemitic statements made by officials of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ)- a German government-owned agency that implements Germany’s humanitarian and development aid around the world. These statements include comparisons between Israel and the Nazis, blaming the downfall of Arab leaders on a “Hebrew spring” and depicting Israel as a two-headed monster. GIZ members also posted messages to Facebook that justify Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians and endorse BDS (boycotts, divestment and sanctions) efforts.
German Government's Aid Officials Spread Antisemitism on Facebook
NGO Monitor has identified a number of virulently antisemitic statements made by officials of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) – a German government-owned agency that implements Germany’s humanitarian and development aid around the world.
Analysis of B’Tselem’s “Minors in Jeopardy” Report
B’Tselem’s report “Minors in Jeopardy,” was funded by UNICEF and echoes the claims of Defense for Children International – Palestine, UNICEF, Military Court Watch, and its own 2012 and 2015 reports on the subject. This practice of “copying and pasting” and the financial support provided by UNICEF demonstrate the close coordination between Palestinian, Israeli, and international non-governmental organizations in a concerted effort to falsely accuse the IDF of systematically violating the rights of Palestinian minors in order to impose sanctions against Israel.
Submission to UN Human Rights Council on International Complicity in the Palestinian Weaponization of Children Must End
The international community has long ignored the Palestinian weaponization of children in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Ahed Tamimi, a Palestinian teen whose family scripts physical confrontations with Israeli soldiers and then widely disseminates the resulting videos on social media to demonize Israel and glorify “resistance,” is a representative example.
Submission to UN Human Rights Council on World Health Organization and NGOs Misrepresent State of Gaza Health
On February 13, 2018, Human Rights Watch (HRW), along with Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, Amnesty International, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHR-I), issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s procedures for granting access for Gaza residents to Israel for medical treatment. The groups cite a December 2017 World Health Organization (WHO) document that claims that 54 Gazans died while awaiting approval to travel to seek medical attention in Israel or in the West Bank. The WHO paper does not provide a source for this figure.
Submission to UN Human Rights Council on Setting the Record Straight on Detention of Palestinian Minors
Palestinian minors are unfortunately involved in a wide range of offences including murder, attempted murder, and illegal possession of weapons. Key contributing factors are incitement by the Palestinian Authority and recognized terror groups, recruiting of children from the earliest of ages to engage in conflict, glorification of violence and “marytrs”, and large monthly payments (that increase based on the severity of the crime) by the Palestinian Authority to prisoners and their families.
Submission to UN Human Rights Council on UNICEF and its NGO Working Group Fail Children in Israel and the Palestinian Authority
UNICEF plays a central role in a campaign to have Israel included on a UN blacklist of “grave” violators of children’s rights. The list appears as an annex to the UN Secretary-General’s annual report on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC). This political agenda is a primary facet of UNICEF’s activities relating to Israel, completely inconsistent with its mandate of “child protection” and from its guidelines for neutrality and impartiality.
NGO Monitor Censured at UN for Criticizing Antisemitic Tropes/Themes
In response to her criticizing the apparent use of antisemitic tropes by a UN official, NGO Monitor Legal Advisor Anne Herzberg was called to order for violating the “sense of respect” during the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Using UNICEF Funds, B’Tselem Recycles Distortions on Military Justice
In response to “Minors in Jeopardy,” a publication released today by B’Tselem, NGO Monitor issued the following statement:
Singling Out Israel While Whitewashing Terrorism: Watchlist’s 2018 Policy Note
In March 2018, the NGO umbrella group known as Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict (Watchlist) published a Policy Note urging the UN Secretary General to add Israel, Myanmar, and others to a list of “grave violators” of children’s rights. Terror groups, including Hamas and Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), are not mentioned in Watchlist’s publication.
The Exploitation of Palestinian Women’s Rights NGOs
This report provides background on the situation of women and women’s groups within Palestinian society. The report analyses the highly restrictive and coercive civil space and provides an overview of Palestinian female role models, the vast majority of whom are celebrated for their participation in violent “resistance.” The report also looks at the role of the international community in perpetuating this state of affairs, whether through funding of radical Palestinian NGOs, or through granting international legitimacy to these groups in multilateral forums such as the UN.
Gerald Steinberg on France 24
Professor Gerald Steinberg discusses scandals surrounding NGOs and how they need closer monitoring.
World Health Organization and NGOs Misrepresent State of Gaza Health
On February 13, 2018, Human Rights Watch (HRW), along with Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, Amnesty International, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHR-I), issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s procedures for granting access for Gaza residents to Israel for medical treatment. The groups cite a December 2017 World Health Organization (WHO) document that claims that 54 Gazans died while awaiting approval to travel to seek medical attention in Israel or in the West Bank. The WHO paper does not provide a source for this figure.
Factually Inaccurate and Legally Flawed: HRW’s 2017 Report
Human Rights Watch is a powerful NGO, with a massive budget, close links to Western governments, and significant influence in international institutions. Its publications reflect the absence of professional standards, research methodologies, and military and legal expertise, as well as a deep-seated ideological bias against Israel. HRW’s review of “Israel and Palestine: Events of 2017,” reflects these same methodological flaws, resulting in a highly skewed representation of Israeli domestic and international law.
NGO Campaigns for Ahed Tamimi, and Against the Rights of Children
A number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been participating in a campaign celebrating and defending Tamimi. Despite the video evidence, they insist that Israel has no grounds for trying and imprisoning her. Although these NGOs claim to promote human rights and the rule of law generally, and protect the rights of children specifically, in Ahed Tamimi’s case they ignore the exploitation and recruitment of children as “soldiers” in a propaganda war against Israel.
Westminster Debate on Detention of Palestinian Minors by Israeli Authorities – Promoting Impunity for the Weaponization of Children
Palestinian minors are involved in a wide range of offences including murder, attempted murder and illegal possession of weapons. Key contributing factors are incitement by the Palestinian Authority and recognized terror groups, recruiting of children to engage in conflict and the glorification of violence, and large monthly payments (that increase based on the severity of the crime) by the Palestinian Authority to prisoners and their families.
Main Points in the UN High Commissioner’s Report on “BDS Blacklist”
In advance of the 37th Council session (February 26 - March 23, 2018), the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has released a report on the “BDS blacklist” of companies that do business with Israelis over the 1949 Armistice Line. The report, submitted by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, provides important details on the flawed process and the difficulties inherent in creating a list of companies to be targeted by this form of BDS.
Statement on UN Blacklist Delay
NGOs, including Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and Al Haq, have been advocating for a discriminatory blacklist for many years to advance a BDS agenda. However, this does nothing to further human rights, and the UN should not devote further resources to this charade.
NGO Monitor Statement to Danish Foreign Affairs Committee
On January 31, 2018, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Danish Parliament will hold a consultation (Samrådsspørgsmål) asking the Foreign Minister to explain why the government has decided to amend its guidelines for support of Palestinian and Israeli non-governmental organizations (NGOs). According to the terms of reference of the consultation, opposition members of the Parliament will question the role that Israeli authorities and NGO Monitor played in this decision.
EU Statement on Palestinian Children Parrots NGO Claims and Ignores Child Abuse
On January 12, 2017, the European Union Representative and the EU Heads of Mission in Jerusalem and Ramallah issued a “statement on the situation regarding Palestinian children arrested, detained and prosecuted by Israeli authorities.” The statement unsubtly implies misconduct and ill-treatment by Israeli authorities – echoing a well-coordinated NGO campaign that accuses Israel of “grave violations” against children in order to advocate for Israel’s isolation – while providing no verifiable evidence.
NGO Monitor Statement on Remand of Ahed Tamimi and NGO Campaigns
Today the Israeli Military Court ordered the continued remand of Ahed Tamimi pending her trial. Tamimi was indicted on multiple counts of assault of law enforcement officers, slingshotting stones, and incitement to commit suicide attacks. Since her arrest, NGOs claiming to promote human rights have been calling for her release, primarily on the basis of her age as well as the political motivations surrounding the incidents.
יוניצ”ף וקבוצת העבודה: הקמפיין להכנסת צה"ל לרשימה השחורה של האו"ם
סוכנות האו"ם לילדים וארגונים קיצוניים מובילים קמפיין להכללת ישראל ברשימת ארגונים המבצעים הפרות חמורות נגד ילדים, לצד ארגוני טרור כמו דעא"ש ובוקו-חראם
דו"ח חדש חושף כיצד סוכנות האו"ם לילדים פועלת להכנסת צה"ל לרשימה לצד דעאש ובוקו-חראם
סוכנות האו"ם לילדים (להלן: יוניצ"ף) וארגונים לא-ממשלתיים ברחבי העולם מובילים קמפיין להכללת צה״ל ברשימת ארגונים המבצעים הפרות חמורות נגד ילדים, לצד ארגוני טרור כמו דעא"ש ובוקו-חראם, כך לפי דו"ח חדש של מכון המחקר NGO Monitor.
UNICEF and its NGO Working Group: Failing Children
UNICEF spearheads a campaign to have Israel included on a UN blacklist of “grave” vio-lators of children’s rights. This political agenda is a primary facet of UNICEF’s activities relating to Israel, completely inconsistent with its mandate of “child protection” and from its guidelines for neutrality and impartiality.
Military Court Watch: Inventing Legal Standards to Attack the IDF
Military Court Watch is an opaque organization that claims to work on issues related to ensuring children are protected under international law. In reality, MCW’s activities are part of a broader non-governmental organization (NGO) propaganda campaign that exploits concerns over children’s rights to demonize Israel. The NGO was founded and is led by Gerard Horton, who was previously involved with the Palestinian NGO Defense for Children International – Palestine, which promotes a similar agenda.
Al Jazeera Joins the Anti-Israel Child Campaign
On December 15, 2017, AJ+ – part of the Al Jazeera network – posted a video on its Twitter, that was also widely disseminated in an offensive tweet by Human Rights Watch Executive Director Ken Roth, alleging that Israel “systematically harasses and abuses Palestinian kids.” The video parrots blatantly false and/or misleading claims by non-governmental organization (NGO) regarding Israel’s treatment of Palestinian minors, and goes so far as to claim that Israel has no reason to arrest minors (0:27) – regardless of the fact that some minors are perpetrators of violent terror attacks, including murder.
European Parliament Event - Propaganda-Based Advocacy for Israel’s Isolation
The European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with Palestine held a conference, “Fifty Years of Occupation and Counting: Is it time for a new EU Policy on the Middle East Peace Process?” The conference featured politicians, academics, and NGO officials advocating Israel’s isolation and calling on the European Union and other countries to increase international pressure and to impose sanctions on Israel. None of the speakers advocated for dialogue and/or negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis.
הפעילות הבינלאומית של שוברים שתיקה
על אף הטענה כי מטרת הארגון לפנות לחברה הישראלית, הלובי והפעילות התקשורתית של שוברים שתיקה מתמקדים בקהלים בינלאומיים, ובתוך כך הופעות באירופה ובארצות הברית. הארגון מעלה האשמות גורפות המבוססות על עדויות מקומיות, אנונימיות ובלתי ניתנות לאימות של חיילים מדרג נמוך. "עדויות" אלו חסרות הקשר, מוטות פוליטית ומתעלמות מהמציאות המורכבת בשטחים.
70 years from UN vote, NGO Monitor calls on Sec-Gen to end rejection of Israel
In advance of the 70th anniversary of the historic Partition Plan, Jerusalem-based research institute NGO Monitor has sent a letter to UN Secretary General António Guterres calling on him to end the rejectionism of Israel and joint NGO-UN programs that deny Israel’s right to sovereign equality.
EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy: False Claims, Contradictions, and Reliance on Advocacy NGOs
On October 16, 2017, the Council of the European Union adopted the EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World in 2016. The report makes several misleading, inconsistent, and grossly inaccurate claims, as well as disregards a number of EU norms and official stances. The publication fails to provide references or any verifiable sources, violating basic rules of evidence. The degree to which these sections copy from and rely on problematic reports by advocacy NGOs highlights the broader issue of EU outsourcing of responsibility for analysis and policy-making without oversight.
Yesh Din’s Fuzzy Math: A Comparative Analysis of Global Crime Statistics
Yesh Din is an Israeli non-governmental organization (NGO) that leads campaigns regarding legal issues in the Israeli justice system, including Israeli investigations into alleged crimes by both security forces and settlers in the West Bank. The following study analyzes and compares their claims regarding “ideologically motivated crimes” and Israeli “investigative failures” to official Israeli and international statistics about these issues.
Breaking the Silence's International Activities: September 2012- June 2017
While Israeli NGO Breaking the Silence claims to primarily address Israeli audiences, its lobbying and advocacy efforts are geared toward international audiences and contribute to the delegitimization of Israel.
The NGOs that Wrote McCollum’s Legislation on Children’s Rights
NGO Monitor research reveals that the NGO involvement in Congresswoman McCollum's legislation runs more deeply than endorsement from BDS NGOs. The entirety of the proposed bill is premised on factually inaccurate claims from anti-Israel advocacy NGOs, including direct quotes from DCIP’s “No Way to Treat a Child” 2016 report and website.
קמפיין תעמולה בקונגרס האמריקני עושה שימוש ציני בילדים פלסטינים
הצעת חוק המבוססת על ההאשמה כי ישראל פוגעת בזכויות ילדים פלסטינים הוצגה בקונגרס האמריקני. האשמות המוצגות בהצעת החוק נובעות משילוב של טענות שקריות וסילופים המקודמים על ידי ארגונים קיצוניים, אשר לחלקם קשרים לארגוני טרור.
Congressional Propaganda Campaign Exploits Palestinian Children
Legislation ostensibly addressing Israel and children’s rights, introduced in Congress yesterday by Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN), is the latest BDS strategy to demonize and impose sanctions on Israel, notes Jerusalem-based research institute NGO Monitor.
קנוניה של האו"ם וארגונים קיצוניים
ארגון ישראלי שמתחקה אחר כספים שמגיעים לזרועות הרש"פ חשף: האו"ם יעניק 18 מיליוני ד' לארגון האנטי ישראלי "נציגי החברה האזרחית הפלשתינית" בין השנים 2018 עד 2022 צפוי הארגון להעניק כמיליארד דולר לארגונים רדיקליים.
Initial Analysis of B’Tselem/HaMoked Report on Children’s Detention in Jerusalem
B’Tselem and HaMoked published a joint report, “Unprotected: The Detention of Palestinian Teenagers in East Jerusalem.” NGO Monitor’s initial analysis reveals that these NGOs are participating in a well-funded international campaign against Israel surrounding the issue of children’s rights. The publication also suffers from fundamental methodological flaws, highlighting the appropriation of human rights for political objectives.
ניתוח ראשוני של הדוח של בצלם והמוקד לזכויות הפרט בדבר מעצר קטינים בירושלים
ניתוח ראשוני מראה שהדו"ח הוא חלק מקמפיין בינלאומי נרחב, לוקה בכשלים מתודולוגיים ועובדתיים רבים ומהווה ניצול של נושא זה לצרכים פוליטיים.
No Way to Represent a Child: Defense for Children International Palestine's Distortions of the Israeli Justice System
In April 2016, the Palestinian non-governmental organization (NGO) Defense for Children International – Palestine (DCI-P) launched its No Way to Treat a Child campaign, which aims to lobby governments to “use all available means to pressure the Israeli government to end the detention and abuse of Palestinian children.” In this campaign, DCI-P makes numerous false and misleading claims about the IDF and Israeli Military Courts.
הודעת NGO Monitor בנוגע להקמת ועדת חקירה לבדיקת מימון זר
מכון המחקר NGO Monitor מוכן לסייע לוועדה בתנאי שזאת תתמקד בנושאי הליבה, תוך שמירה על ערכים דמוקרטים, ובמיוחד תמלא את התנאים הבאים:
Addameer: The PFLP Network's Prisoner Advocacy Wing
The Palestinian non-governmental organization (NGO) Addameer published “The Israeli Military Court System.” This report claims to present a number of faults with the Israeli justice system in the West Bank and implies that Israeli courts do not have the right to prosecute Palestinians committing acts of terrorism. The report goes on to make a number of false legal claims regarding the implementation of law and the Israeli military courts in the West Bank – emblematic of the NGO’s contextually, factually, and legally misleading campaigns.
Statement on Knesset Inquiry into Foreign NGO Funding
In response to the announcement of a planned parliamentary inquiry into foreign funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and their campaigns against the IDF, NGO Monitor released the following statement
The Origins of “No Way to Treat a Child”: Analyzing UNICEF’s Report on Palestinian Minors
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) led by Defense for Children International Palestine’s (DCI-P) have been conducting a campaign under the label of “No Way to Treat a Child” (NWTTAC). This initiative calls on government officials “to use all available means to pressure the Israeli government to end the detention and abuse of Palestinian children” and will “continue until the occupation is ended.”
תקציר דו"ח: ניתוח ההאשמות של הארגון DCI-P בדבר התעללות בילדים פלסטינים
בחינה של הטענות נגד ישראל בדבר התעללות בקטינים פלסטינים
Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat
This report analyzes the Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat (the “Secretariat”), its funding to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and their activities, as well as developments regarding the Secretariat’s management and funding. This report will further highlight legislation and funding reviews concerning government funding to NGOs that have been launched in Switzerland and Denmark.
ארגון Human Rights Watch במלחמה כלכלית נגד ישראל
הארגון קורא לבנקים ישראלים לא לספק שירותים בנקאיים לתושבים ישראלים ביהודה ושומרון ומזרח ירושלים
Human Right Watch Targets Israeli Banks for Economic Warfare
As part of its ongoing BDS campaign against Israel, Human Rights Watch published a report and press release targeting Israel banks. This represents HRW’s third major BDS initiative in 2017 alone.
מסד נתונים משולב של מימון ממשלתי לארגונים פלסטינים
נתונים על מימון ממשלתי ל-36 ארגונים פלסטינים המעורבים בקמפיינים נגד ישראל
European Secretariat Freezes Funding to Radical Palestinian Organization
The Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat (Secretariat) – a joint funding mechanism of the governments of Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands – is suspending funding to the Women’s Affairs Technical Committee (WATC), after WATC participated in inaugurating a women’s center in the West Bank named after Dalal Mughrabi, a terrorist who murdered 38 Israeli civilians.
ממשלות שוויץ, דנמרק, שבדיה והולנד הקפיאו מימון לארגון הפלסטיני WATC
הארגון WATC היה שותף בחודש יוני לחניכת מרכז לנשים ע"ש המחבלת דלאל מוגרבי, שרצחה עשרות ישראלים
Analysis of EU Peacebuilding Grants - December 2016
In December 2016, the EU announced grants under the EU Peacebuilding Initiative (European Neighbourhood Policy) with a total budget of €4.9 million. Among the recipients and projects, a number (receiving one-third of the total budget) demonstrate records of activities that are entirely inconsistent with the stated goals of promoting peace in the region.
NGO Monitor מופיע בכתבה בערוץ 2 בנושא סרטון הסתה פלסטיני
מכון המחקר NGO Monitor חשף סרטון הסתה פלסטיני שפורסם בסונות הידיעות "מען ניוז", הידיעה התפרסמה בכתבה נרחבת באולפן שישי של ערוץ 2.
European-Funded NGOs Promote "Right" to Be Paid for Terror
A number of European governments have joined the US and others in demanding that the Palestinian Authority (PA) end its policy of paying salaries to, and hence incentivizing, Palestinian prisoners convicted of terror crimes. Yet, in sharp contrast, a number of Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) receiving European government funding under the banner of human rights assert that terrorists have a “right” to receive salaries and that suspending these payments is a violation of international law.
Terrorist Salaries: European-funded NGOs Promote “Right” to Be Paid for Terror
A number of European governments have joined the US and others in demanding that the Palestinian Authority (PA) end its policy of paying salaries to, and hence incentivizing, Palestinian prisoners convicted of terror crimes. Yet, in sharp contrast, a number of Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) receiving European government funding under the banner of human rights assert that terrorists have a “right” to receive salaries and that suspending these payments is a violation of international law.
ארגונים במימון אירופי מוחים נגד הקריאות לקיצוץ משכורות למחבלים
ארגוני זכויות אדם, המקבלים מימון ישיר מממשלות אירופה, מוחים נגד קריאות הרשות הפלסטינית לקצץ משכורות לאסירים בעזה ובגדה המערבית. ארגונים כמו אל-חק, המרכז הפלסטיני לזכויות אדם (PCHR), חוריאת ואל-דמיר, טוענים כי לאסירים ביטחוניים יש "זכות" לקבל משכורת, וכי השעיית המשכורות היא הפרה של המשפט הבינלאומי. חלקם אף מזהירים מפני השלכות בשטח, במידה והרשות הפלסטינית תמנע את הזרמת התשלומים.
NGO Monitor in Dutch Documentary "That's Why I'm Here"
NGO Monitor's Shaun Sacks, Europe desk researcher, interviewed in a Dutch documentary about the 50th Anniversary since the Six Day War.
UN CEIRPP “50 Years of Occupation” Event: BDS, Antisemitism, and Demonization
On June 29-30, 2017, the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP) held a forum to “mark fifty years of Israeli occupation.” As anticipated, the event “Ending the Occupation: Creating the Space for Human Rights, Development and a Just Peace,” featured antisemitic rhetoric, calls for BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions), and demonization campaigns against Israel’s existence.
יונה שיפמילר בגלי צה"ל
הדיון סביב ג'ורג' סורוס נמשך: האזינו לראש הדסק יונה שיפמילר בראיון לתכנית "מצד שני" בגל"צ עם יועז הנדל וניצן הורוביץ
Submission of NGO Monitor to the 120th Session of the Human Rights Committee in Advance of its Reporting on Switzerland
NGO Monitor submitted the following information to the Human Rights Committee in advance of its adoption of the report and concluding observations for Switzerland. Switzerland provides millions of euros in funding to NGOs that promote entisemitism, anti-Israel national origin discrimination, violent imagery, and the so-called "right of return," a euphemism for terrorism.
Submission regarding Human Rights Council Resolution 32/31 on Civil Society Space
The Amuta for NGO Responsibility's submission the Human Rights Council on civil society space.
Submission to Human Rights Council on Palestinian Prisoners' Propaganda Campaign
The Amuta for NGO Responsibility submitted a written statement on European funding for campaigns that erase terrorism.
Submission to Human Rights Council on Abuse of Human Rights Defenders Status
The Amuta for NGO Responsibility submitted a written statement to the Human Rights Council, demonstrating how the OHCHR and rapporteurs operating under special procedures mandates have failed to ensure adherence to the definition of a human rights defender, abusing the term and giving the impression of a UN imprimatur on individuals that promote incitement, violence, discrimination, and virulent antisemitism.
Submission to Human Rights Council on Swedish Funding for Antisemitism, BDS, Rejectionism, and Terror Affiliates
The Amuta for NGO Responsibility submitted a written statement to the UN Human Rights Council on Swedish funding to NGOs that promote antisemitism, BDS, and rejectionism; and have ties to terror.
European Parliament to Host Terror-Linked NGO
The European Parliament's European Delegation for Relations with Palestine (D-PAL) will host members of the terror-linked organization Addameer. According to Palestinian sources, Addameer is an official "affiliate" of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a terrorist group banned by the EU, US, Canada, and Israel.
Watchlist: Human Rights Watch Leads Effort to Promote Impunity for Palestinian Terrorists
HRW was one of a number of NGOs that set the agenda for a Policy Note published by Watchlist, urging the UN Secretary General to add Israel to the list of "parties known to commit grave violations against children." The publication lacks methodology and evidence, and promotes impunity for Palestinian terror groups.
חבר הכנסת יאיר לפיד הוביל אירוע של NGO Monitor ו-ACOM בפרלמנט הספרדי
), NGO Monitor וארגון ACOM הציגו בפרלמנט הספרדי במדריד דו"ח משותף בעניין המימון הספרדי לארגונים לא ממשלתיים שפועלים נגד ישראל. באירוע זה חבר הכנסת יאיר לפיד קרא לעמיתיו בפרלמנט הספרדי לנקוט בצעדים שימנעו מממשלת ספרד מלממן ארגונים רבים שתומכים בקמפיין החרם על ישראל (BDS), מסיתים לאלימות ו/או מקדמים אנטישמיות. לחלק מארגונים אלו יש קשרים לארגוני טרור.
MK Yair Lapid Headlines NGO Monitor and ACOM Event on NGO Funding at Spanish Parliament
Today, on June 28, 2017, in the Spanish Parliament in Madrid, NGO Monitor and ACOM presented their joint report highlighting Spanish funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that carry out political warfare campaigns against Israel.
“United Nations Forum to Mark Fifty Years of Occupation:” What to Expect
The speakers and their organizations that are scheduled to speak at a UN CEIRPP conference on June 30 have long-standing pro-BDS, lawfare, and ‘48 agendas.
Fact Checking WDR’s “Faktencheck”
An analysis of WDR's series of fact-checks to accompany a documentary about antisemitism shows that they themselves contain inaccuracies and paint partial and misleading portraits of the issues.
הנהלת וצוות NGO Monitor מברכים את נשיא מכון המחקר פרופ' ג'ראלד שטיינברג, לרגל קבלת פרס "בוני ציון"
הנהלת וצוות NGO Monitor מברכים את נשיא מכון המחקר, פרופ' ג'ראלד שטיינברג, לרגל קבלת פרס "בוני ציון" של ארגון "נפש בנפש". פרס זה מוענק מדי שנה לשבעה עולים מארצות דוברות אנגלית, שתרמו תרומה משמעותית למדינת ישראל. פרופ' שטיינברג הינו הזוכה בפרס בתחום ההסברה. הפרסים יוענקו היום (שני) בטקס חגיגי בכנסת ישראל.
Over €115M to NGOs in Arab-Israeli Conflict in 2015
NGO Monitor estimates that European governments – directly through governmental mechanisms, and indirectly via church and other humanitarian groups – and UN agencies contribute over €100 million to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) active in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
NGO Monitor Response to DanChurchAid’s Defense
DanChurchAid's defensive and misleading response to criticism reflects a lack of due diligence in its funding of and partnerships with NGOs.
Jeff Halper and the Israel Committee against House Demolitions (ICAHD)
ICAHD was co-founded in 1997 by Jeff Halper; in 2015, the NGO was closed due to a court order. Halper continues to promote anti-Israel rhetoric, and support BDS campaigns.
איתי ראובני בישראל היום
מועצת זכויות האדם של האו"ם מאגדת רשימה של עסקים הפועלים ביהודה, שומרון ומזרח ירושלים. איתי ראובני מדבר על הרשימה, ואיך היא כוללת את ישראל בלבד ומתעלמת מפעילות עסקית באיזורי כיבוש בעולם.
הודיה שחר בערוץ 20
מועצת זכויות האדם של האו"ם מאגדת רשימה של עסקים הפועלים ביהודה, שומרון ומזרח ירושלים. הודיה שחר, דוברת NGO Monitor, מדברת על הרשימה, ואיך היא כוללת את ישראל בלבד ומתעלמת מפעילות עסקית באיזורי כיבוש בעולם.
NGO Monitor Exposes UN Double Standards on Settlement Business Activity
NGO Monitor will confront the UNHRC and its NGO allies, exposing their double standards towards Israel in preparing a blacklist of companies allegedly engaging in business activities in the West Bank, while completely ignoring areas with more far-reaching activitiesof companies allegedly engage
Vincent Chebat sur i24 News
Vincent Chebat sur i24 News sur l'adoption par le parlement suisse d'une motion visant à mettre un terme à tous financements, directs et indirects, aux organisations qui promeuvent le racisme, l'antisémitisme et l'incitation à la haine.
הפרלמנט השוויצרי העביר היום (שלישי) החלטה שתשנה את מדיניות המימון האירופי לארגונים הפעילים בסכסוך הערבי-ישראלי
בהתאם להחלטה, שוויץ תעצור מימון לארגונים לא-ממשלתיים המעורבים בפעולות הסתה, שנאה, גזענות ואנטישמיות
NGO Monitor: Swiss Parliament Vote to Bring Landmark Change to NGO Funding
The resolution passed today in the Swiss Council of States will have a dramatic effect on government funding to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The final vote today follows three years of NGO Monitor publications and presentations documenting the issue of unchecked and unaccountable NGO funding in Switzerland.
Statement on PM Netanyahu's Proposals on Foreign Funding to NGOs
NGO Monitor reiterates long-held concerns regarding legislative approaches to the issues raised by foreign state funding for political NGOs. We also restate our alternative policy options, based on negotiated funding guidelines.
מחקר חדש מעלה שה"רשימה השחורה" שמגבשת מועצת זכויות האדם של האו"ם בנושא עסקים הפועלים בהתנחלויות מפרה נורמות בינלאומיות ותוביל לזעזועים במערכת הכלכלית הבינלאומית
ארגון NGO-Monitor פנה לאו"ם בנושא הרשימה השחורה שמגבשת מועצת זכויות האדם של האו"ם בנושא עסקים הפועלים בהתנחלויות.
UN Women Report on Israel - Faulty Methodology and Promotion of NGO Political Warfare
A report published by UN Women is yet another example in a recurring pattern of UN blunders caused by unchecked reliance on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that promote antisemitism, BDS, and reject a negotiated two state solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Amuta for NGO Responsibility Submission to the Human Rights Council on UNHRC Blacklist
The Amuta for NGO Responsibility, in Special Consultative with ECOSOC, submitted the following information regarding the preparation of a discriminatory blacklist aimed at entities doing business over the 1949 Armistice Lines.
NGO Campaigns Marking 50 Years since 1967 – A Compilation
A compilation of events, campaigns, statements, and lobbying efforts that have been organized by NGOs to mark 50 years since the Six Day War.
Denmark Freezes Funding to Radical Palestinian Organizations
The Danish government announced that it was freezing all funds to NGOs via the IHL Secretariat, signalling a recognition of the lack of supervision and transparency throughout the NGO funding process.
European Governments Reevaluating Funding for Palestinian NGOs
Following research from NGO Monitor and criticism from Israeli government officials, a number of European governments announced a reevaluation of their support for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Most recently, this week, the Danish Foreign Minister launched a review funding to Palestinian NGOs.
דנמרק מקפיאה מימון לארגונים רדיקליים
משרד החוץ הדני דיווח כי הוא מקפיא את המימון ל-24 ארגונים הממומנים באמצעות "מנהלת זכויות האדם והמשפט הבינלאומי", מנגנון מימון אירופי הממוקם באוניברסיטת ביר-זית ברמאללה.
The Lancet as a Political Platform for NGOs: Study of Articles on Palestinian and Israeli Health Care 2001 - 2014
By taking a highly politicized course in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, The Lancet has ostracized, and to a large extent, demonized Israel and the Israeli medical community.
מדינות אירופה בוחנות מחדש מימון לארגונים פלסטינים, בעקבות מחקרים של NGO Monitor
שר החוץ הדני הצהיר כי יבחן את המימון הדני לארגונים פלסטינים, ואילו נורבגיה דרשה החזר כספי בעקבות הקמת מבנה ע"ש מחבלת
ללא עדויות חדשות, שוברים שתיקה פונים למישור הספרותי
הארגון ישיק מחר ספר שנכתב על ידי עשרות סופרים בעלי שם בינלאומי, שעברו סיור של שוברים שתיקהללא עדויות חדשות, שוברים שתיקה פונים למישור הספרותי
The Wrong Audience: The Politics of Breaking the Silence’s Book Project
A book prepared in conjunction with Israeli NGO Breaking the Silence is a political project that strips away complexities to artificially present attackers and victims as equals.
Olga Deutsch on ILTV on European Funding
Olga Deutsch, NGO Monitor Europe Desk Director, discusses European funding for pro-BDS organizations.
Danish government funding to the Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat
Denmark is one of four governments that funds politicized NGOs in the Arab-Israeli conflict through the IHL Secretariat. A number of these groups incite violence, have ties to terrorist organizations, and are leaders of BDS campaigns against Israel.
שר החוץ הדני המבקר בישראל יחתום מחר ברמאללה על העברת 30 מיליון ש"ח לארגונים קיצוניים אנטי-ישראלים
המימון יועבר דרך קרן "מנהלת זכויות האדם והמשפט הבינלאומי" לארגונים המכפישים את ישראל ומנסים לבודד אותה בזירה הבינלאומית
Denmark to Allocate Another $8 million to Radical Anti-Peace NGOs
The Danish government will announce an additional $8.3 million to the IHL Secretariat, a joint funding mechanism that distributes a large portion of its budget as core funding to radical Palestinian NGOs that incite violence and terrorism, are active in BDS campaigns, and engage in legal warfare against Israel.
UN Changes Special Rapporteur Lynk’s Report Following NGO Monitor Complaint
Following an official complaint sent by Anne Herzberg, Legal Advisor at NGO Monitor, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has removed Manal Tamimi from a list of “human rights defenders.”
Schönfärberei des "Wiederstandes" - Menschenrechtsförderung für Organisationen, die die Grenzen zwischen Gewalt und Gewaltfreiheit verwischen
Eine Reihe von palästinensischen und europäischen NGOs, die durch Regierungsgelder gefördert werden, manipulieren wiederholt die Rahmenstruktur für Menschenrechte mithilfe von „Widerstandsrhetorik“, um die Grenzen zwischen Gewalt und Gewaltlosigkeit zu verwischen, Sicherheitsbedenken zu verunglimpfen und Angriffe auf Zivilisten zu legitimieren.
Recent Activities of NGOs Funded by the Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat
A summary of the recent activities of NGOs that receive core funding from the Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat.
FIFA Must Take Punitive Action against the Palestinian Football Association
In conjunction with Palestinian Media Watch, NGO Monitor has submitted to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee an official complaint against the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) and its president, Jibril Rajoub.
מימון ספרדי לארגונים לא ממשלתיים הפעילים בסכסוך הערבי-ישראלי
מימון ציבורי מספרד לארגונים לא ממשלתיים פוליטיים המעורבים בסכסוך הפלסטיני-ישראלי הוא נרחב ומבוזר ומקורו מרמות שונות של הממשל בספרד. המימון מנוהל ומוקצה על ידי הממשל הפדרלי, קהילות אוטונומיות, נציגויות מחוזיות, עיריות ולשכות עורכי דין ומשקף סדקים פוליטיים עמוקים והקצנה אזורית.
Spanish Funding to NGOs Active in the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Public funding from Spain to politicized non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict is widespread and highly decentralized, correlating to several levels of governance in Spain. Funds are managed and allocated by the central government, autonomous communities, provincial deputations, municipalities, and bar associations – and reflect deep political fissures and regional radicalization.
פרופ' שטיינברג בערב חדש - ערוץ 1
פרופסור ג'ראלד שטיינברג, נשיא מכון המחקר NGO Monitor, בראיון לערב חדש בנושא המימון האירופי לארגונים ישראלים ופלסטינים שמהללים טרור ואלימות, חלקם בעלי קשרים לארגון הטרור "החזית העממית לשחרור פלסטין".
אולגה דויטש בגלי צה"ל- גרמניה
אולגה דויטש, ראש דסק אירופה במכון המחקר NGO Monitor, בראיון לגלי צה"ל בנושא המימון הגרמני לארגונים ישראלים ופלסטינים שמהללים טרור ואלימות
Olga Deutsch on ILTV
Olga Deutsch discusses German Foreign Minister and German funding to politicized NGOs in Israel and abroad.
How European Taxpayers are Funding Incitement to Violence
A new report documents a highly disturbing pattern of European government funding to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that legitimize violent attacks against civilians and incite violence. As highlighted by Jerusalem-based research institute NGO Monitor, the messages propagated by these organizations directly contradict the foreign policy goals of their funders, and resonate in a global context of rising populism that rewards extremism, fear-mongering, and incitement.
פרופ' שטיינברג ברשת ב
גרמניה מממנת מספר רב של ארגונים פלסטינים, ישראלים ואירופיים, שחלקם פעילים בקמפיין ה-BDS, משבחים טרור ואלימות או משתמשים ברטוריקה ובדימויים אנטישמיים בוטים.
Fact Sheet: German Funding to NGOs Active in the Arab-Israeli Conflict
The German government directly and indirectly provides millions of euros to Israeli, Palestinian, and European non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are politically active in the Arab-Israeli conflict. This includes groups that glorify terrorism, promote BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) campaigns against Israel, and some with alleged ties to the PFLP terrorist organization.
ממשלת גרמניה מעבירה מימון לארגונים פלסטיניים שמהללים טרור ואלימות
מנתוני מכון המחקר NGO Monitor, ממשלת גרמניה מממנת מספר רב של ארגונים פלסטינים, ישראלים ואירופיים, הפעילים במסגרת הסכסוך הערבי-ישראלי. המימון מועבר באמצעות סוכנויות פדרליות, קרנות פולטיות, ארגוני סיוע כנסייתיים וארגונים הומניטריים. חלקם פעילים בקמפיין ה-BDS ו/או משבחים טרור ואלימות ו/או משתמשים ברטוריקה ובדימויים אנטישמיים בוטים.
מימון גרמני לארגונים הפעילים בסכסוך הערבי-ישראלי
ממשלת גרמניה, באמצעות סוכנויות פדרליות, קרנות פוליטיות, ארגוני סיוע כנסייתיים וארגונים הומניטריים, מממנת מספר רב של ארגונים פלסטינים, ישראלים ואירופיים, הפעילים הקשר של הסכסוך הערבי-ישראלי. בהם ארגונים פלסטינים ואירופיים הפעילים בקמפיין ה-BDS, מצדיקים טרור ואלימות, ומשתמשים ברטוריקה ובדימויים אנטישמיים בוטים.
Itai Reuveni on i24 News
Itai Reuveni speaks about incitement and antisemitism in UNWRA's education system, and the Palestinian prisoner's hunger strike.
Shaun Saks on Radio Tel Hai
Shaun Sacks discusses the Palestinian hunger strike, Swedish funding for NGOs, and developments in the Swiss parliament.
Whitewashing “Resistance” – Human Rights Funding to Organizations Blurring the Lines between Violence and Nonviolence
A number of government-funded Palestinian and European NGOs repeatedly manipulate human rights through the use of “resistance” rhetoric, blurring the lines between violence and nonviolence, denigrating security concerns, and legitimizing attacks against civilians. Some of these groups also have ties to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) – a designated terrorist organization by the EU, U.S., Canada, and Israel.
Des fonds publics français et suédois utilisés pour cibler des banques israéliennes
Le 29 mars 2017, un groupe d'ONG pro-BDS – Al-Haq, Le Mouvement mondial des droits humains (FIDH), La Ligue des droits de l'Homme (LDH), l' Association France Palestine Solidarité (AFPS), CCFD-Terre Solidaire, la CGT, l'Union Syndicale Solidaires, et Fair Finance France – ont publié un rapport appelant le gouvernement français à faire pression sur les banques et compagnies d'assurance françaises afin que celles-ci «se désengagent sans délai de tout lien financier avec le système bancaire israélien.»
Steckbrief: Deutsche Förderung für NGOs im arabisch-israelischen Konflikt
Die deutsche Regierung stellt direkt und indirekt Millionen von Euro für israelische, palästinensische und europäische Nichtregierungsorganisationen (NGO) bereit, die sich politisch im arabisch-israelischen Konflikt engagieren.
NGO Monitor Submission to Foreign Affairs Committee Inquiry into UK’s policy towards the Middle East Peace Process
NGO Monitor's submission highlights the impact of NGOs that lobby and attempt to exert influence based on ideological agendas that are detrimental or even explicitly opposed to longstanding, fundamental elements of British foreign policy.
French and Swedish Government Funding Used to Target Israeli Banks
A number of known NGOs that advocate for BDS against Israel released a report calling on the French government to force French banks and insurance companies to “disengage without delay from any financial link with Israeli banks."
ממשלת שבדיה מאחורי ניסיון לפגוע בבנקים וחברות בישראל
מספר ארגונים צרפתים במימון ממשלתי, ביניהם האגודה לסולידריות צרפת-פלסטין (AFPS), הוועד הקתולי נגד רעב ולפיתוח (CCFD), הפדרציה הבינלאומית לזכויות אדם (FIDH), האיגוד הצרפתי לזכויות אדם (LDH) והארגון הפלסטיני "אל-חק" פרסמו היום דו"ח בן 28 עמודים הקורא "לשים קץ באופן מידי לכל קשר בין בנקים וחברות ביטוח צרפתיים לבין ההתנחלויות הישראליות בשטחים הכבושים". הבנקים הנמצאים ברשימה זו הם בנק הפועלים, בנק לאומי, הבנק הבינלאומי הראשון, בנק דיסקונט, בנק מזרחי טפחות, וחברות כמו בזק, סלקום, אלביט מערכות וחברת שיכון בינוי.
Swedish Government Funds Latest BDS Initiative in France
As shown by NGO Monitor research, a report published today by a coalition of French and Palestinian pro-BDS organizations that calls on the French government to “pressure” French financial institutions to divest from Israeli banks, communication, insurance, and utility companies, is funded by the Swedish government.
Shaun Sacks on Ledarsidorna.se TV
NGO Monitor's Shaun Sacks interviewed on Ledarsidorna.se TV in Sweden discussing Swedish funding to anti-Israel NGOs.
Statement in Response to the National Service Law
NGO Monitor reiterates its long-held opposition to restrictive legislative approaches following the passing of a law revoking national-service positions in organizations that receive the majority of their funding from foreign governments.
NGO Sources from the UN Report on the "Question of Apartheid"
The authors of a UN report that accuses Israel of apartheid have long histories of anti-Israel activity, and rely heavily on sources that cite highly politicized NGOs.
Vincent Chebat à Radio Shalom
Vincent Chebat, analyste à NGO Monitor, fut interviewé sur Radio Shalom pour discuter de la motion adoptée par le parlement suisse qui devrait mettre un terme à tous financements, directs et indirects, aux groupes qui promeuvent l'antisémitisme et le BDS.
Vincent Chebat on Radio Shalom
NGO Monitor researcher Vincent Chebat was interviewed on Radio Shalom, discussing the passing of a motion in the Swiss Parliament that would end all direct and indirect funding to groups that promote antisemitism and BDS (French).
Swiss Funding Report 2016
An analysis of Swiss direct and indirect funding of politicized NGOs active in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Swiss Parliament Calls for End to Government Funding for BDS NGOs
NGO Monitor welcomes today's vote in the Swiss Parliament calling on the government to cease funding groups that support BDS and antisemitism.
בעקבות מחקר NGO Monitor: היום הפרלמנט השוויצרי קיבל החלטה לעצור את המימון לארגונים המעורבים ב-BDS
מכון המחקר NGO Monitor מברך על החלטת הפרלמנט השוויצרי להעביר תיקון לחוק, לפיו שוויץ לא תוכל לסבסד, גם לא באופן עקיף, פרויקטים של סיוע המבוצעים על ידי ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים המעורבים בפעולות גזעניות, אנטישמיות או מסיתות לשנאה, או בקמפיינים של חרם, משיכת השקעות וסנקציות (BDS).
Knesset Legislation related to NGOS and Delegitimization Campaigns against Israel
NGO Monitor will continuously update this page regarding legislation in the Knesset relating to NGOs and delegitimization campaigns against Israel.
הארגון Human Rights Watch מעורב בקמפיינים אנטי-ישראלים
מכון המחקר NGO Monitor מציין כי תגובת ארגון Human Rights Watch (HRW) להחלטתה של ממשלת ישראל לא לתת ויזת עבודה לאחד מעובדי הארגון, משקפת את ניסיונו של הארגון לתאר עצמו כגורם אובייקטיבי ומקצועי בהקשר של הסכסוך הערבי-ישראלי.
Background: Human Rights Watch’s Political War Against Israel
In response to the Israeli government denial of a work visa for its new hire, Human Rights Watch (HRW) is pushing a self-serving image as a professional and apolitical player in the Arab-Israeli conflict. In contrast, the evidence clearly shows that both the individual in question and the organization are deeply implicated in BDS and other forms of political warfare against Israel.
New Interactive NGO Foreign Funding Database
As a resource for journalists, diplomats, decision makers, and the general public, NGO Monitor has launched an interactive database that allows easy access and analysis of NIS 235 million of foreign government funding from 2012-2016 to Israeli non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are active in the Arab-Israeli conflict
דיווחים רבעוניים על תרומות מממשלות זרות
מערכת זו הוקמה באופן עצמאי על ידי מכון המחקר NGO Monitor, ומאפשרת צפייה בכל התרומות הממשלתיות הזרות שהועברו בשנים 2016-2012 לארגונים לא-ממשלתיים ישראלים הפעילים במסגרת הסכסוך הערבי-ישראלי.
Quarterly Reports on Foreign Government Funding
NGO Monitor presents this database, containing data on funding in 2012-2016 for Israeli NGOs that are actively involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
NGO Monitor משיק מערכת מקוונת המציגה מימון ממשלתי זר לארגונים הפועלים במסגרת הסכסוך הערבי-ישראלי
המערכת החדשה והייחודית הינה פרי פיתוח של מכון המחקר NGO Monitor ומאפשרת באופן נגיש וללא תשלום לצפות בהעברות הכספים של ממשלות זרות לכל ארגון ישראלי הפועל במסגרת הסכסוך הערבי-ישראלי.
Anti-Israel Blacklist Set to Be Delayed by UN Human Rights Council
NGO Monitor commends the UNHRC for its expected postponement of a discriminatory blacklist, but condemns the concerted efforts to single-out Israel among all the countries of the world.
Background: Belgian Funding to NGOs Linked to PFLP Terror Network
The BElgian government directly and indirectly funds groups that have alleged ties to the PFLP terror group.
Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat: November 2016
Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Netherlands jointly fund Israeli and Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) through The Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat (the “IHL Secretariat”).
נתניהו נזף ברה"מ הבלגי שנפגש עם ארגוני השמאל
יממה בלבד לאחר פגישתו עם נתניהו, עורר שארל מישל המבקר בישראל סערה. לאחר שהבלגי נפגש עם נציגים מ"בצלם" ו"שוברים שתיקה", הנחה ראש הממשלה את משרד החוץ לנזוף בשגריר בלגיה
הכסף שזורם מבריטניה לשוברים שתיקה
נתניהו ביקש מעמיתתו הבריטית לבלום את זרימת הכספים מבריטניה לארגונים כדוגמת שוברים שתיקה. נתוני רשם העמותות מספרים את המספרים.
נתניהו לבלגיה: "הפסיקו מימון ארגוני שמאל"
לפי הנתונים של הארגון NGO מוניטור, מכון מחקר המספק מידע על הפעילות של ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים בתחום זכויות האדם והסיוע ההומניטארי, ממשלת בלגיה לא מעבירה כיום מימון ישיר לארגוני שמאל קיצוניים.
בריטניה מעבירה מיליוני שקלים לארגונים פוליטיים בישראל, ביניהם ארגון "שוברים שתיקה"
ממשלת בריטניה מעבירה מיליוני שקלים למספר מצומצם של ארגונים פוליטיים בישראל. חלק מהמימון מגיע ישירות מגופים ממשלתיים, בעוד שכספים נוספים מועברים בצורה עקיפה דרך ארגוני סיוע, לכאורה לטובת פעילות הומניטרית.
Background: UK Funding for Breaking the Silence and other NGOs
Millions of shekels are provided by the UK government to a number of highly politicized NGOs - some of the funding is directly granted by government agencies, and other amounts are channelled indirectly by humanitarian aid groups, ostensibly for humanitarian purposes.
בריטניה מעבירה מיליוני שקלים לארגונים דוגמת "שוברים שתיקה"
ממשלת בריטניה מעבירה מיליוני שקלים למספר מצומצם של ארגונים פוליטיים בישראל • חלק מהמימון מגיע ישירות מגופים ממשלתיים, בעוד שכספים נוספים מועברים בצורה עקיפה דרך ארגוני סיוע, לכאורה לטובת פעילות הומניטרית
Core Bias in the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA-oPt)
UN-OCHA oversees and facilitates government funding to some of highly biased and politicized NGOs, including a number that are very active in promoting BDS and “lawfare” campaigns that single out Israel.
Transparency and Due Diligence in U.S. Government Funding for Israeli and Palestinian NGOs: 2016 Update
An updated analysis of U.S. government funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that operate in Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA).
יד ימין מתנגדת, יד שמאל מתקצבת
למרות הצהרות האיחוד האירופי כי הוא מתנגד ל-BDS, האיחוד ממשיך לתרום מיליוני יורו לארגונים המקדמים חרם על ישראל.
Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat: January 2017 Funding Update 2.0
After NGO Monitor published a report on Swiss funding to the IHL Secretariat, Switerland seems to have updated its funding page to reflect the previous amount and date, seemingly rescinding the latest increase.
Swiss Government Hides Information on Millions for BDS-Funding Framework
The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) has denied requests from a Swiss resident and from NGO Monitor to provide public information about Swiss government funding to the Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat (the IHL Secretariat), a Ramallah-based framework that distributes 56% of its budget to NGOs that advocate for BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) campaigns against Israel.
Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat: January 2017 Funding Update
Funding updates to the Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat since November 2016.
ממשלת שוויץ מסרבת למסור מידע על מיליונים שהועברו לארגוני BDS
בתגובה לבקשת חופש המידע שהגיש תושב שוויץ ומכון המחקרNGO Monitor , השיב משרד החוץ השוויצרי: "חשיפת המסמכים עלולה לפגוע באינטרסים של שוויץ בכל הנוגע למדיניות חוץ ויחסים בינלאומיים"
Position Paper to the European Parliament's Committee on Budgetary Control
NGO Monitor has prepared a position paper, which places the study by a committee in the European Parliament in the context of a growing debate on funding to NGOs, highlighting the need for greater oversight and proposing recommendations for future EU conduct.
New Study: European Union a Major Financial Backer of BDS Organizations
Despite its stated opposition to BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) campaigns against Israel, the European Union (EU) is a major financial backer of organizations that advocate for the country’s economic isolation.
EU Funding to NGOs Active in Anti-Israel BDS Campaigns
In-depth analysis of EU funding reveals that 25% of all beneficiaries support BDS, a tactic that the EU claims to expressly oppose.
Irresponsible NGOs Aggravate Tensions on Bedouin Village of Umm al-Hiran
NGO Monitor research shows that the NGOs Adalah, Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR), and Negev Coexistence Forum for Civil Equality (NCF) receive European government funding for projects that contribute to the exacerbating of tensions between the Bedouin community and the State of Israel.
The NGOs and Funders behind the Campaign to “Save Umm Al-Hiran”
The violent events in the unrecognized village of Umm Al-Hiran highlight the way in which NGOs intensify conflict between the Bedouin community and the State of Israel, all while being financially backed by European governments.
האוכלוסייה הבדואית משמשת ככלי משחק בידי הארגונים "עדאלה", "רבנים לזכויות אדם" ו"פורום דו קיום בנגב"
לאור האירועים האלימים הבוקר בכפר אום אל-חיראן, מכון המחקר NGO Monitor מתעד כיצד ארגונים כמו "עדאלה", "רבנים לזכויות אדם" ו"פורום דו-קיום בנגב", מלבים את המתח בין האוכלוסייה הבדואית למדינת ישראל, וכל זאת במימון ממשלתי אירופי.
הארגונים והממנים מאחורי הקמפיין "להצלת אום אל-חיראן"
לאור האירועים האלימים בכפר הבלתי מוכר אום אל-חיראן, מכון המחקר NGO Monitor מתעד כיצד ארגונים אלו מלבים את המתח בין האוכלוסייה הבדואית למדינה, כל זאת, במימון ממשלתי אירופאי
המימון הזר של הארגונים מאחורי המאבק באום אל חיראן
מכון המחקר NGO Monitor המנטר את פעילותן של עמותות וארגונים לא ממשלתיים, מפרסם היום כי הארגונים שהובילו את מאבק הבדואים בנגב קיבלו מימון של מיליוני שקלים מממשלות ומגופים באירופה. "גם למממנים באירופה יש אחריות לכך", אומרים בארגון
Switzerland and Hamas – the NGO Angle
The Swiss government is again reportedly directly involved in reconciliation efforts between Fatah and Hamas. This is not the sole example of the Swiss government partnering with anti-Israel NGOs to legitimize Hamas.
NGO Monitor בערוץ 10
ממשלת צרפת מממנת ארגונים שתומכים בBDS בניגוד לחוק הצרפתי, כך עולה מממצאי מחקר חדש שפרסמנו.
NGO Monitor on Channel 10- French Funding for BDS
NGO Monitor research feature on Channel 10, discussing French government funding for organizations that support BDS and have alleged ties to terror groups.
La France finance des ONG actives dans des campagnes de boycott et ayant des liens présumés avec des groupes terroristes
NGO Monitor souhaite mettre en lumière plusieurs sujets concernant le soutien financier du gouvernement français à certaines organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) soutenant les campagnes BDS (boycott, désinvestissement, et sanctions) contre l'Etat d'Israël et/ou ayant des liens présumés à des groupes terroristes.
מימון צרפתי לארגונים המזוהים עם ארגוני טרור וארגונים המקדמים חרם נגד ישראל
ממשלת צרפת מספקת תמיכה כספית ישירה ועקיפה לארגונים שתומכים ומקדמים את קמפיין החרם, משיכת ההשקעות והסנקציות נגד ישראל ו/או בעלי קשרים לארגוני טרור. תמיכה כספית זו מטילה ספק במעמדה של צרפת כמתווך הוגן וכמארחת של וועידה שמטרתה הגעה לשלום בין ישראל לבין הפלסטינים.
UN Human Rights Council Teams up with BDS to Create anti-Israel Blacklist
NGO Monitor sent a position paper to the UN Human Rights Council arguing that a discriminatory "blacklist" intended to defame and economically harm companies doing business with Israel violates international law, ignores due process rights, and promotes antisemitism.
למה אנחנו נותנים לבריטים להשתולל בישראל?
בחינה של דו"חות ארגון NGO MONITOR מעלה שבריטניה, באמצעות גופיה הרשמיים – השגרירות בת"א, הקונסוליה בירושלים והמחלקה לפיתוח בין לאומי בלונדון מעבירה מיליוני ליש"ט מדי שנה לארגונים ועמותות פוליטיות
מכון המחקר NGO Monitor בפניה רשמית לאו"ם: ה"רשימה השחורה" נגד ישראל מפרה את החוק הבינלאומי
"הרשימה השחורה" תוציא מחוץ לחוק נוכחות של כל גוף לכל מטרה מעבר לקו הירוק, כולל חברות אבטחה שנועדו להגן על אזרחים מפני פעילות טרור
French Government Funds NGOs Involved in Boycott Campaigns and with Alleged Ties to Terror Groups
As France prepares to host an international peace conference, a research brief published today by NGO Monitor documents French government support of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that support discriminatory BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) campaigns against Israel and with alleged ties to terror groups.
French Funding to NGOs Involved in Boycott Campaigns and with Alleged Ties to Terror Groups
The French government's funding of groups that support BDS campaigns and with alleged ties to terror groups casts doubt upon its ability to serve as an impartial host of an upcoming summit dedicated to peace.
המכה הבאה של האו"ם? "רשימה שחורה" של חברות ישראליות בשטחים
הרשימה מגובשת על ידי המועצה ופעילי BDS ומטרתה לאסור נוכחות של כל גוף לכל מטרה מעבר לקו הירוק
Submission of the Institute for NGO Research Position Paper Regarding the Preparation of a Discriminatory Blacklist Pursuant to UNHRC Resolution 31/36
The Institute for NGO Research, an NGO in Special Consultative with ECOSOC, submitted the following information to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in advance of its preparation of a discriminatory blacklist aimed at entities doing business over the 1949 Armistice Lines, pursuant to UN Human Rights Council Resolution 31/36.
איתי ראובני בערוץ הכנסת
איתי ראובני מדבר עם ח"כ חיים ילין (יש עתיד) וח"כ יוסף גבארין (הרשימה המשותפת) בהקשר להצעת חוק חדש שתמנע מארגונים שפוגעים לטענתו בצה"ל , כמו שוברים שתיקה , להרצות בבתי ספר.
Itai Reuveni on Knesset Channel
Itai Reuveni was interviewed on the Knesset channel where he debated MK Haim Yelin (Yesh Atid) and MK Yousef Jabareen (Joint List) on the possibility of new legislation to ban Breaking the Silence from public schools.
מסמך שהוצג בוועדת העלייה הקליטה והתפוצות בישיבה בנושא התמודדות הפרלמנט הבריטי עם התגברות האנטישמיות ופשעי שנאה
בנוסף לדוגמאות לתקריות אנטישמיות בבריטניה מכון המחקר NGO Monitor מצביע על מקרים בהם עמותות בריטיות בולטות, הטוענות לקידום זכויות אדם, מקדמות למעשה מסרים אנטישמים.
Document Prepared for Knesset Meeting on British Parliament Action Against Antisemitism and Hate Crimes
NGO Monitor prepared a document for Knesset Members and British Parliamentarians for a meeting discussing Antisemitism and Hate Crimes.
From Distinction to Boycotts: NGO Language in UN Security Council Resolution 2334
Resolution 2334, adopted by the UN Security Council in December 2016 adopts the language used by multiple European-funded NGOs promoting anti-Israel campaigns, in the form of incremental strategies leading to full boycotts.
Gaming the Hebron Soldier Trial: Human Rights Watch Tries to Score Cheap Points
HRW's press statement promoting the false claim that Israeli officials support a policy of illegal killings reflects HRW's continued efforts to demonize and single out Israel for attack.
2017: The Year of the NGO War Against Israel
NGOs have already begun to exploit the three significant anniversaries related to the Arab-Israeli conflict, which will be marked in 2017. NGO Monitor estimates that these efforts will intensify as the respective anniversaries draw near, and activists will use them to lend artificial urgency and resonance for their agendas.
Unprecedented Increase in EU Funding to Leading Anti-Israel French NGO with Ties to the PFLP Terrorist Organization
The International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) is a French NGO that pursues a “lawfare” strategy against Israel, accuses Israel of "war crimes" and "apartheid measures," and considers anti-Israel BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) activists “human rights defenders.” Some FIDH officials have alleged ties to the PFLP terror group.
It's Beginning to Feel a Lot like Manipulation: How Politicized NGOs Exploit the Message of Christmas
As in previous years, many politicized NGOs and charities are exploiting the Christmas season to promote anti-peace campaigns.
Canadian Government Funding for World Vision
The Canadian government has donated millions of dollars to World Vision, whose employee funneled funds to the terrorist group Hamas.
תעשיית הארגונים הלא-ממשלתיים: משכורות עתק למנהלת זכויות האדם
מסמך זה מציג את המשכורות הגבוהות וחסרות הפרופורציה של העובדים המקומיים ב"מנהלת זכויות האדם והמשפט הבינלאומי", מנגנון מימון ממשלתי אירופי שמרכזו ברמאללה, וכל תפקידו הוא להעביר מענקים לארגונים פוליטיים ישראלים ופלסטינים.
Deutsche Organisationen mit Einfluss auf die Zivilgesellschaft im arabisch-israelischen Konflikt
Der folgende Bericht untersucht die Finanzierung von Organisationen, die im arabisch-israelischen Konflikt aktiv sind, und die von den folgenden bundesdeutschen Einrichtungen unterstützt werden: der Zivile Friedensdienst (ZFD), die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), die staatlich finanzierte Kirchenhilfe und das Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (IFA).
נחשף: "אמנסטי ישראל" משדל מחוקקים אירופים לגנות את ישראל
הארגון העלה טענות שווא בדבר "התעללות ועינויים במזרח ירושלים", תוך שימוש בנתונים של "בצלם" ו"האגודה לזכויות האזרח"
Recent Activities of NGOs Receiving Core Funding from the Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat
An update of the recent activities of NGOs that receive core-funding from the IHL Secretariat.
Danish Funding Update 2016
An overview of Danish funding, directly and indirectly, to politicized NGOs active in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
European Funded NGOs linked to PFLP Terror Network, IBA News
Report from IBA News based on NGO Monitor research, European Funded NGOs linked to PFLP Terror Network
מבט - דוח חדש חושף קשר בין עמותת זכויות אדם הפועלת בישראל לארגוני BDS
כתבה על פעילותו של ארגון עדאלה וקשריו עם ארגוני BDS
מבט - "החזית העממית" מצאה דרך מקורית לקבל מימון מהאו"ם
כתבה בערוץ ה-1 מבוססת על מחקר של NGO-Monitor, מימון אירופי לארגונים לא ממשלתיים והקשר לחזית העממית
חברי קונגרס אמריקאים נפגשו עם פעיל בארגון טרור
פוליטיקאים מארצות הברית סיירו ברמאללה ובירושלים ונפגשו עם שעואן ג'בארין - בעל קשרים לכאורה עם החזית העממית לשחרור פלסטין, ומכהן כמנכ"ל הארגון הפלסטיני 'אל-חק' שמוביל את קמפיין הלוחמה המשפטית נגד ישראל ברחבי העולם
More on Expose of the PFLP's NGO Network: US Reps Met with Alleged Senior Terror Member during West Bank Junket
Five US Congressmen met with Shawan Jabarin, who has alleged ties to the PFLP, on a recent trip to Israel, demonstrating the need for greater due diligence on the part of public officials when organizing such trips.
Analysis of the Dutch Government Evaluation on Funding in Palestinian Territories
An in-depth analysis of the Dutch Policy and Operations Evaluation Department Report.
The European-Funded NGO PFLP Network
An analysis of NGO ties to the PFLP, a designated terrorist organization, and the European funding to these NGOs.
המחאה בארה"ב: שוב מאשימים את סורוס
ראיון עם איתי ראובני בתכנית לונדון וקירשנבאום בערוץ 10 על מיהו הפילנתרופ היהודי ג'ורג' סורוס ומה הם מניעיו במימון ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים המעורבים בקמפיינים פוליטיים
Political Israeli NGOs hosting Antisemitic NGO Sabeel
Sabeel Colorado, a branch of the pro-BDS NGO Sabeel, is currently promoting its upcoming trip to Israel, which will meet with several Israeli NGOs.
B'Tselem's UN Presentation, Gov't Responses, and the Role of European Funding
In light of B'Tselem's recent presentation at the UN Security Council, NGO Monitor calls for an ongoing dialogue with European government donors to effectively address the disproportionate and irresponsible funding for Israeli political NGOs.
Background: Funding for the “Women’s Boat to Gaza” Flotilla
An analysis of funding mechanism for financing a flotilla, under the banner of the "Freedom Flotilla Coalition."
Event at UN in Geneva Marks 15 Years Since Notorious Durban Conference
NGO Monitor marked 15 years since the notorious Durban Conference with an event at the UN in Geneva, featuring speakers including David Harris, Prof. Alan Dershowitz, and Amb. Aviva Raz Schechter.
ארגונים המעורבים בקמפיין להשעיית ישראל מפיפ"א
הקמפיין נגד חברותה של ישראל בהתאחדות הבינלאומית לכדורגל (פיפ”א), חלק מקמפיין החרם, משיכת ההשקעות והסנקציות נגד ישראל (BDS), צובר תאוצה. בתוך הרשות הפלסטינית, הקמפיין מובל על ידי בכיר הרשות ג’יבריל רג’וב, נשיא ההתאחדות הפלסטינית לכדורגל ונתמך על ידי מספר ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים, מקומיים ובינלאומיים.
NGOs Involved in the FIFA Campaign Against Israel
An analysis of the political advocacy NGOs involved in the campaign against the Israeli membership in FIFA, as part of BDS measures against Israel.
Human Rights Watch Teams Up with BDS to Bench Israel at FIFA
Human Rights Watch has joined the Palestinian campaign calling on FIFA to ban Israel, further confirming its identity as an anti-Israel political advocacy organization that exploits human rights.
Fact Sheet on Broederlijk Delen
An analysis of Broederlijk Delen's activities and funding of groups active in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Norwegian Funding Update 2016
An analysis of Norwegian funding to international, Israeli, and Palestinian NGOs active in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Prof. Gerald Steinberg on One-on-One with Alan Dershowitz
Gerald Steinberg speaks to Prof. Alan Dershowitz about the infamous Durban Conference, what progress has been made since then, and what remains to be done in the NGO community.
World Vision Finances in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza
An analysis of the annual reports of World Vision's Jerusalem-West Bank-Gaza branch makes it impossible to corroborate the organizations' claims that its manager of Gaza operations could not have funneled as much money to Hamas as he is charged with.
Analysis of World Vision Israel
An analysis of the Jerusalem branch of World Vision, registered as an independent organization with the Israeli Registrar of Non-Profits.
Will the Dutch Government End Funding for Anti-Peace BDS Organizations?
NGO Monitor calls upon the Dutch Government to implement the Dutch Parliament’s recommendations regarding state funding of BDS organizations through the Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law Secretariat
IDF Document Refutes NGO Allegations regarding 2014 Gaza War
The recently published statement of the IDF Military Advocate General contradicts claims and conclusion of several NGOs and the UN Schabas/Davis Commission of Inquiry regarding specific incidents from the 2014 Gaza War.
Prof. Gerald Steinberg on Arte TV
Gerald Steinberg discusses the recent revelation that a World Vision employee has been siphoning money to Hamas, and the need for greater oversight in NGO funding.
ניצול ויזת תיירים על ידי ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים קיצוניים ללוחמה פוליטית ו-BDS
פעילי ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים מוליכים שולל את הרשויות הישראליות באופן שיטתי כדי לקבל ויזת תייר שתאפשר את כניסתם לישראל. לאחר מכן הם פועלים בארץ כדי להטריד ולהכשיל את צה"ל ואנשי כוחות הביטחון, מארגנים ומשתתפים בהפגנות אלימות, חוברים לארגוני טרור, פועלים לקידום BDS וצורת נוספות של דמוניזציה, ועוסקים בפעילויות אחרות שאינן מתיישבות עם מעמדם כתיירים.
Fact Sheet: Abuse of Tourist Visas by Radical NGO Activists for BDS and Political Warfare
The growing phenomenon of NGO activists visiting Israel and engaging in BDS and other forms of demonization has led the Israeli government to create a taskforce to prevent such activists from entering Israel on tourist visas.
Norwegian Government Joins BDS-Funding Framework
Norway has joined Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland and the Netherlands in funding the Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law Secretariat, which in turn funds NGOs that promote BDS and demonization campaigns against Israel.
Norway Joins IHL NGO donor consortium supporting BDS and demonization
The Norwegian government is a major donor to the IHL Secretariat, which in turn funds NGOs that promote BDS and demonization campaigns against Israel.
ארגונים במימון אירופי והנרטיב של סוסיא
כמו במקרים רגישים רבים בסכסוך הערבי-ישראלי, ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים רבים פעילים בקידום הנרטיב הפלסטיני, אשר ממוחזר בתורו על ידי בכירים אירופים ואמריקאים. ארגונים אלו בעצמם ממומנים באופן נרחב על ידי ממשלות אירופה וגופים ממשלתיים נוספים.
Soros Documents Highlight Irresponsible and Unaccountable Funding to Political NGOs
Recently leaked documents from the Open Society Institute show the anti-Israel bias of the organization, lobbying the EU to implement product labeling policies as well as funding highly politicized NGOs active in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
קשרי הארגונים הלא-ממשלתיים לחמאס בעזה, מצביעים על תופעה נרחבת יותר של ניצול סיוע הומניטארי
מעצרו של עובד האו"ם באשמת העברת תקציב הסיוע של הארגון בעזה לחמאס, מדגיש ביתר שאת את הצורך במדיניות יעילה המטפלת בסיכון של ניצול הסיוע, הן מצד הארגון המיישם והן מצד המממנים.
NGO Connections to Hamas in Gaza Point to Broader Misuse of Humanitarian Funds
The arrest of a United Nations employee on charges of funneling aid to Hamas further highlights the need for effective policies that address the risk of aid diversion, both on the part of the implementing organization and on the part of the funder.
Shaun Sacks on i24 News
Shaun Sacks discusses the Israeli response to BDS, the strength of BDS campaigns around the world, and the complex relationship between Israel and NGOS.
"המחטף" של כספי סיוע על ידי ארגוני טרור וכישלון הפיקוח של ארגוני סיוע בינלאומיים: הלקח ממקרה World Vision
החשיפה על כך שכספי סיוע של ארגון וורלד וויז'ין הוסטו לזרוע הצבאית של החמאס מצביעים על הצורך הדחוף לפיקוח הדוק על המימון לארגונים לא ממשלתיים
Terrorist Aid Hijacking and NGO Oversight Failure: Learning from the World Vision Case
The recent revelation that aid funds from World Vision have been being diverted to fund Hamas activities highlights the need for greater oversight in NGO funding.
A Fact Sheet on Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI)
EAPPI, founded in 2002 by the World Council of Churches, brings internationals to the West Bank to "experience the occupation." After the activists return to their home countries they often promote anti-Israel campaigns, including BDS.
ניתוח מענקי הקרן החדשה לישראל לארגונים פוליטיים בשנת 2015
ניתוח של הדו״ח הכספי של הקרן החדשה לישראל לשנת 2015, המפרט את מענקי הקרן למגוון רחב של ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים בישראל שפעילים, בדרגות שונות, בקמפיינים של דמוניזציה נגד ישראל, כולל חרמות, משיכת השקעות, סנקציות ולוחמה משפטית
תוכנית הליווי האקומנית בפלסטין וישראל (EAPPI)
תוכנית הליווי האקומנית בפלסטין וישראל (EAPPI), שנוסדה ב-2002 על ידי ה-WCC (ועד הכנסיות העולמי), מביאה מתנדבים בינלאומיים לגדה המערבית על תקן של תיירים, לתקופה של 3 חודשים לאחר שעברו הכשרה לכך, על מנת "לחוות את הכיבוש". לאחר שהפעילים חוזרים לארצות מוצאם רבים מהם מקדמים קמפיינים אנטי ישראליים כולל ה-BDS. פעילי התוכנית משתמשים ברטוריקה מסיתה ומכפישה נגד ישראל ולעיתים אף אנטישמית.
Analysis of NIF 2015 Funding for 25 Political Advocacy NGOs
Analysis of NIF grants to 25 political advocacy NGOs active in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
German Federally Funded Church Organizations’ Support for NGOs Active in the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Church aid organizations in Germany, which receive most of their budgets from the government, are major funders of politicized NGOs in Israel and the PA.
Critique of the House of Commons Library Briefing Paper “Israel and the Palestinians: no through road?"
A recent document from the UK House of Commons contains generalities and unsupported assertions, taking much of its information from biased NGOs that lack credibility.
Amnesty's New Office in Jerusalem…or Maybe Ramallah?
Amnesty International's establishment and staffing of a new Jerusalem, or Ramallah, based office seems to perpetuate the organization's disproportionate focus on Israel and anti-Israel biases.
פרסום ראשון: גרמניה בשירות ה-BDS
דו"ח: הממשלה בברלין מעבירה מיליוני יורו לארגונים התומכים בחרם על ישראל ומארגנים הפגנות אלימות • שגרירות גרמניה: "מחויבים לפתרון שתי המדינות - ומתנגדים לחרם"
אינתיפאדה משפטית: מבול עתירות נגד הרס בתי פלסטינים
זירת המאבק החדשה של ארגוני "זכויות אדם" נגד ישראל היא הצפת מערכת המשפט הישראלית באלפי עתירות נגד הריסת בתים לא חוקיים. פרופ' ג'רלד שטיינברג, נשיא מכון NGO Monitor: "זה חוד החנית במלחמה נגד הדמוקרטיה הישראלית"
Senate Report Highlights Absence of Oversight in NGO Funding
The findings of a Senate report detailing the use of resources developed with State Department funding to advance political campaigns in Israel highlight the need for greater oversight in US funding of political advocacy NGOs.
EU Funding for NGOs- Value for Money? Part II- an Echo Chamber
The second in this series, this report deals with the EU's engagement with civil society, highlighting phenomena such as centralization among grantees, EU-funded networks, and involvement of NGOs in policy-making.
German Federal Frameworks Involving Civil Society in the Arab-Israeli Conflict
German federal funding is allocated to, amongst others, political advocacy NGOs that promote BDS and lawfare campaigns, through direct and indirect funding mechanisms.
Prof. Gerald Steinberg on IBA News
Gerald Steinberg discusses the pending "Transparency Law," and how this legislation could be irrelevant if members of the Israeli Knesset and European parliaments worked to negotiate funding guidelines.
נייר עמדה בנושא התיקון ל"חוק חובת גילוי לגבי מי שנתמך על-ידי ישות מדינית זרה"
חשוב לציין שיש מספר התפתחויות בפרלמנטים באירופה, בהתייחס למימון שלהם לארגונים לא-ממשלתיים ישראלים
NGO Monitor Position Paper on the Proposed "Transparency Law"
In the context of the current debate over the proposed "Transparency Law," it is important to note a number of developments taking place in European parliaments, relating to their funding of Israeli NGOs.
NGO Monitor Triggers Major Changes in Holland, UK, and Switzerland
NGO Monitor research has influenced European governments to re-think the process for distributing funds to NGOs.
Breaking the Silence is Not Above the Law
In advance of a court hearing today regarding the refusal of the political organization “Breaking the Silence” to hand over details of alleged military wrongdoings NGO Monitor emphasizes that this organization is not above the law.
שוברים שתיקה אינם מעל החוק
לקראת הדיון שיתקיים היום בבית המשפט סביב חשיפת פרטים מזהים של עדויות שנאספו על ידי הארגון הפוליטי “שוברים שתיקה“, מכון המחקר NGO Monitor מדגיש כי ארגון זה אינו נמצא מעל החוק.
UNOCHA-oPt: Politicized Activities and Funding in the Arab-Israeli Conflict
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs oversees and facilitates government funding to some of the most biased and politicized regional NGOs, including a number involved in BDS and "lawfare" campaigns against Israel.
Swiss Parliament debates NGO Funding and links to BDS following meeting with Prof. Steinberg
Professor Gerald Steinberg's visit to Bern led to a motion being introduced in the Swiss parliament regarding the funding of organizations that promote BDS campaigns.
Uncovering the Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) Funding Network
Jewish Voice for Peace, a US-based organization that refers to itself as the “Jewish wing” of the Palestinian solidarity movement, is completely non-transparent about its funding sources. NGO Monitor research has indentified a sizable portion of its funding, from private foundations and trusts.
מי מרוויח? ה־BDS
תחת מעטה של אנונימיות, מספק הארגון הישראלי "מי מרוויח מהכיבוש" תחקיר ומידע על חברות זרות וישראליות שמושקעות ביו"ש, בגולן ובמזרח ירושלים • דו"ח חדש של "NGO מוניטור" חושף את הפנים האמיתיות של הארגון הנחשב ל"חוד החנית של ה-BDS"
ארגון "מי מרוויח" – חוד החנית של ה-BDS
הארגון הישראלי מי מרוויח יוזם קמפיינים להחרמת בנקים ישראליים וזרים, חברות אבטחה, תשתיות אזרחיות וחברות פרטיות. מסייע לקמפיינים של BDS ברחבי העולם באיתור חברות לפעול נגדן. "מאגר החברות" של העמותה כולל יותר מ-500 חברות ישראליות ובינלאומיות.
"אירגון ישראלי הוא חוד־החנית של ה־BDS"
כתבה על דו"ח NGO Monitor בעניין ארגון "מי מרוויח", שמשמש כ"בנק המטרות" של ארגוני ה-BDS ברחבי העולם.
"חרם": כיצד מתמודדת מדינת ישראל עם התחזקות ה-BDS בארה"ב?
ראיון עם יונה שיפמילר, חוקר במכון המחקר NGO Monitor במסגרת כתבה על קמפיין החרם בקמפוסים בארה”ב.
HRW’s Publication on Detained Children: Irresponsible Political Agenda, Not Fact-Finding
HRW's recent publication, like previous ones, promotes a one-sided narrative against Israel, and fails to adhere to basic fact-finding standards.
הפעילות הפוליטית והמימון של סוכנות האו"ם לתיאום עניינים הומניטריים בשטחים
משרד האו"ם לתיאום עניינים הומניטריים מתאם את המימון הממשלתי לכמה מהארגונים הלא-ממשלתיים המוטים והפוליטים ביותר, כולל אלו המעורבים בקמפיין ה-BDS ולוחמה משפטית נגד ישראל
רוצים להיאבק בחרם? זו הדרך להתחיל
בהתבסס על מחקרים של NGO Monitor, אתר מאקו מציג את התפתחות קמפיין ה-BDS מאז 2001 ועד היום.
An Important First Step: British Gov't Ends Funding for War on Want
The British government has ended its funding of War on Want, an anti-Israel group that promotes BDS, highlighting the need for greater due diligence and transparency in European government funding of NGOs.
ממשלת בריטניה מפסיקה את המימון לארגון "War on Want" – צעד משמעותי נגד קמפיין ה-BDS
ממשלת בריטניה הפסיקה לממן את War on Want, ארגון אנטי-ישראל קיצוני שמקדם את קמפיין החרם נגד ישראל. מקרה זה מדגים את הצורך בשקיפות ואחריותיות מוגברות במימון האירופי לארגונים לא ממשלתיים.
Implications of NGO Espionage for European Funders
European government funding enables the activities of Israeli NGO Breaking the Silence. These governments must respond to revelations that the NGO apparently collected classified information.
שקרים מול עובדות: ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים וקמפיין המים נגד ישראל
ארגונים ישראלים, פלסטינים ובינלאומיים מנצלים את סוגיית המים ומפיצים מידע שקרי כדי להכפיש את ישראל.
Zochrot "Right of Return Event"- EU and NIF Funded Participants
Israeli NGO Zochrot will host a conference on the "Right of Return" of Palestinian refugees, funded by and including speakers from anti-Israel NGOs, many of which are funded by European governments, church-based foundations, and the New Israel Fund.
בין משתתפי כנס "זכות השיבה" של זוכרות – ארגונים במימון הקרן החדשה והאיחוד האירופי
חלק מדוברי הכנס האחרים קשורים לארגונים לא-ממשלתיים הממומנים על ידי האיחוד האירופי, ממשלות אירופאיות והקרן החדשה לישראל. האג'נדה של הדוברים לקידום זכות השיבה עומדת בניגוד מוחלט למדיניות המוצהרת של מממנים אלו.
HaMoked and B´Tselem´s Torture Allegations: EU-Funded Demonization
B´Tselem and HaMoked´s report alleging "Abuse and Torture" at an Israeli prison is based solely on "testimonies" from terrorists and suspected terrorists, coincides with the forthcoming UN Committee Against Torture review of Israel.
Pro-BDS Backgrounds of MEPs in Letter to Knesset on NGO Foreign Funding Legislation
A significant number of MEPs who signed a letter to Knesset opposing NGO Legislation have previously supported BDS Campaigns and participated in the demonization of Israel.
אלטרנטיבה לחוק העמותות - דיאלוג עם האירופאים
"חוק השקיפות" שעולה להצבעה ראשונה בכנסת היום מהווה תמרור אזהרה עבור ממשלות אירופה התורמות כספים לארגונים פוליטיים בישראל, קובע מכון המחקר NGO Monitor. , הפתרון טמון בביסוס קווים מנחים בין ממשלות אירופה לממשלת ישראל בנושא מימון לארגוני חברה אזרחית, כאלטרנטיבה לחקיקה.
HRW's "World Report 2016": Selective Narrative on Israel and Middle East
Human Rights Watch continues to distort the truth about Israel in its "World Report 2016," making use of faulty methodology and promoting a biased view of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Research Note: NGO Involvement in US Product Labeling "Reminder"
Human Rights Watch and CodePink were involved in lobbying campaigns leading up to the United States' statement reiterating its regulations for labeling goods produced in the West Bank and Gaza.
New EU funding for Israeli NGOs in the New Israel Fund Network- €1.9 million
Since November 2015, the EU has issued seven new grants, amounting to €1.9 million, to highly politicized Israeli NGOs that continue to demonize Israel in their rhetoric and activities.
