[Opinion] Stop exploiting the Holocaust as a weapon against Israel
Ariella Esterson analyzes how NGOs exploit the Holocaust to demonize Israel.
Antisemitism
Ireland
Ireland, via its program for overseas development Irish Aid, provides millions of euros through direct and indirect funding processes to politicized non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Ireland, Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
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HRW’s Demonization, BDS, and Downplaying Antisemitism
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
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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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DanChurchAid
According to its website, “DanChurchAid is rooted in the Danish National Evangelical Lutheran Church.” Aims to conduct “humanitarian aid and development assistance in close cooperation with churches and other cooperative partners.”
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Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP)
Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) is a coalition of 27 national church denominations and organizations that “engages in directly [sic] advocacy and education with the U.S. Congress. The CMEP board and staff communicate with Senate and House offices on a regular basis to further the policy positions of the CMEP coalition.”
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Canada
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is "Canada's lead agency for development assistance."
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The NGO Campaign to Discredit the IHRA Definition
The IHRA definition has been the target of various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) which have been attempting to prevent its widespread adoption.
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Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW)
On June 19, 2014, Israel’s Defense Minister declared IRW to be illegal, based on its alleged role in funneling money to Hamas, and banned it from operating in Israel and the West Bank. According to news reports, the decision was made after “the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), the coordinator for government activities in the territories, and legal authorities provided incriminating information against IRW.”
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Palestine Legal
Palestine Legal is highly active in BDS campaigns, particularly on college and university campuses throughout the United States.
