Demonization
NGO Factual and Legal Distortions on Gaza Media Center Attacks
The NGOs incorrectly declare that Israel acted unlawfully -- simply because the buildings contained civilians. Under international humanitarian law, if civilian objects are being used for military objectives, they are indeed legitimate targets.
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Presumed Guilty: NIF's NGO Network Promotes War Crimes Myths Again
As in the past, these NGOs insinuate that Israel is guilty of war crimes and related violations, usually without providing any evidence or proof, contributing to demonization campaigns.
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Analysis of Statements by Political NGOs on Gaza Crisis - November 2012
None of these groups condemned the rocket attacks from Gaza - each one a war crime - targeting Israeli civilians, which had intensified in the week before and triggered the Israeli response. Updated November 22, 2012
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NGO Statements on the Rachel Corrie Verdict
Common threads in the NGO statements include the rejection, without any basis, of the courts verdict and findings; the presumption of Israeli guilt; distortions of international law; and the misstatement of the facts of the incident.
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NIF 2011 Funding: One Step Forward, One Step Back
New funding in 2011 includes three divisive NGOs: +972 Magazine, Sheikh Jarrah Solidarity Movement, and Human Rights Defenders Fund. Support ended for Mada al-Carmel, Al-Qaws, and Coalition of Women for Peace.
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Molad: Avraham Burg's non-transparent NGO for "democratic renewal"
The new Israeli NGO/think tank, Molad, has the appearance of a political and ideological vehicle for founder Avraham Burg and for individuals from radical NGOs such as Breaking the Silence and Sheikh Jarrah Solidarity Movement.
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EU-funded NGOs vs. EU-Israel Cooperation
The EU and Israel completed talks to increase trade and diplomatic cooperation. NGOs released statements condemning the EU for not using negotiations to sanction Israel, including calls for freezing and retracting mutually beneficial EU-Israel Association Agreement.