[Opinion] Let's Make Sure Humanitarian NGOs Stand For Human Rights
Olga Deutsch analyzes how NGOs have failed at advocating human rights in Israel.
On October 7, 2023 (which was the Sabbath and a Jewish holiday), thousands of Palestinian terrorists poured across the border from Gaza into Israel, slaughtering 1200 people, torturing and maiming thousands, and kidnapping more than 200. Gaza Palestinians also engaged in public desecration of victims’ bodies. In parallel, thousands of rockets were fired at Israeli population centers, sending millions rushing to shelters.
Every one of these attacks constitutes a blatant violation of international humanitarian and human rights laws.
Olga Deutsch analyzes how NGOs have failed at advocating human rights in Israel.
Professor Gerald M Steinberg discusses NGO double standard masquerading under the banner of human rights and bent on delegitimizing the Jewish nation-state.
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.”
Professor Gerald M Steinberg writes on how HRW became a world leader in political propaganda.
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.
Professor Gerald M Steinberg analyzes Human Rights Watch's role as one of the leaders in the campaign to single out and demonize the Jewish state.
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
Professor Gerald M Steinberg examines how MSF has repeatedly and very visibly failed in its stated mission to provide “independent and impartial medical humanitarian assistance.”
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.
Professor Gerald M Steinberg discusses how Human Rights Watch has systematically targeted Israel.