Gerald Steinberg maintains that instead of problematic draft legislation, which is exploited to promote campaigns that demonize Israel as anti-democratic and anti-human rights, the government should produce a coherent and long-term strategy to defend Israel's sovereignty.
Legislative proposals that go beyond democratic transparency and accountability for these NGOs are ill advised, not enforceable, and damage Israels vital national interests.
Jody Sieradzki maintains that Dutch leaders must examine the impact of policies that provide government funds to NGOs that promote activities such as BDS campaigns, which interfere with peace, economic cooperation, and development.
Naftali Balanson argues that if Breaking the Silence and those who support it do not want to be seen as hypocritical, they should be honest about the complexities facing the Israeli army and end their international demonization campaign.
Transparency regarding government funding for NGOs transcends partisan ideology, and is essential for ensuring the values of democracy and accountability. (Full 2012 Update)
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