The Weaponization of Human Rights and What to Do About it
Professor Gerald M Steinberg analyzes how the UN and NGOS have been systematically subverted and weaponized to demonize the Jewish State,
7 October Hamas Pogrom and War
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. 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.
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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP): Available Funding and Other Information
NGO Monitor undertook research into the funders of Students for Justice in Palestine.
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[Opinion] Human Rights Watch: Destructive Agenda, Token Balance
Professor Gerald M Steinberg examines HRW's activities following the October 7 pogrom.
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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.”
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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.
