NGO accuses Sweden of funding extreme anti-Israel groups
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"The Swedish government is funding radical NGOs which, under the guise of human rights and humanitarian aid, are exacerbating the Middle East conflict, a Jerusalem-based research organization said, in a report released Wednesday. The report by NGO Monitor came on the day that Sweden assumes the rotating presidency of the European Union. The report by the watchdog group states that the activities of these Swedish-funded organizations often "increase hostility, and are inconsistent with the goals of the EU in the Middle East, raising concerns over Sweden’s ability to lead the EU in contributing to the peace process."""Swedish government funds are being utilized by NGOs to fuel political attacks against Israel under the façade of human rights," said Gerald Steinberg, executive director of NGO Monitor. He added that the policies of these NGOs increase mistrust, exacerbate the conflict and erode the moral foundation of international humanitarian law. "If Sweden wishes to be viewed as a fair and effective president of the European Union, this very damaging NGO funding must be addressed," he said."