[Opinion] Terror tunnels, embargoes and human rights
Josh Bacon claims that the discovery of a Gaza terror tunnel network should cause NGOs and their European government funders to rethink their ongoing campaigns against Israeli policies.
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NGOs: | Oxfam International |
Start date: | 1 Jan 1988 |
End date: | 25 Feb 2018 |
Josh Bacon claims that the discovery of a Gaza terror tunnel network should cause NGOs and their European government funders to rethink their ongoing campaigns against Israeli policies.
Gerald Steinberg maintains that highly politicized NGOs continue to promote false allegations that fuel BDS campaigns and "lawfare" cases against Israeli officials.
As in previous rounds of the Arab-Israeli conflict, political NGOs have issued numerous unfound statements condemning Israel.
Gerald M. Steinberg maintains that an organization based on promoting moral principles cannot support and enable one-sided boycotts and double standards that demonize and single out Israel.
EU Parliament President Martin Schulzs speech before the Knesset and the controversial incident that took place highlight the damaging relationship between the EU and the network of politicized NGOs.
Gerald M. Steinberg maintains that by standing firm, Johansson and the owners of SodaStream demonstrated that even the most full-blown BDS attacks can be defeated.
Shira Michael maintains that while the declared goals of Oxfam are admirable, its politicization is troubling and revolting.