NGO
UN Watch demands democracies explain election of human rights abusers to UN positions
In UN Watch's press release, the NGO cited the UN's Economic and Social Council's (ECOSOC) recent nomination of Iran to the UN’s Committee for Program and Coordination.
When comfort is off the table, Israelis find new ways to cope under fire
PFLP-linked NGO closes Palestinian branch, citing Israel's red tape
Gal Gadot directs Genesis Prize toward Israel’s post-October 7 recovery
Israel's NGO bill threatens its ties with global Jewry - opinion
Instead of silencing nonprofits, we should be listening to them. Instead of demanding loyalty, we should be building trust.
What is Shabbat life like in the most populated Jewish municipalities?
NGO report assesses weekend activity options in 53 non-ultra-orthodox municipalities.
How SAHAR’s silent lifeline saves lives in Israel
Inbar Shenfeld leads SAHAR-Online Mental Support, the only Israeli helpline offering anonymous, lifesaving mental health support – entirely through text.
Likud seeks inquiry into foreign funding of Israeli protests
The move comes days after Likud issued a statement citing what it called “astonishing revelations” contained in an official document recently published by the US Congress.
Israel's Constitution Committee debates revised NGO funding bill
The initial version of the bill that passed a preliminary vote in February would have slapped an 80% tax on “foreign state entity” donations to NGOs.
Flemish gov't. appeals court decision imposing BDS penalties for exporting military goods to Israel
The court ruled that any containers exiting the Port of Antwerp will face a penalty of €50,000 per container, up to a total of €5 million, in a move celebrated by BDS NGOs across Belgium.
EU must stop funding controversial NGOs - opinion
The European Union's funding of Israeli political NGOs that oppose the government and support human rights has been highly controversial.
New NGO bill that would tax foreign donations by 80% will exempt ultra-Orthodox orgs. - report
Haredi MKs expressed concern over the bill's potential effect on donations to NGOs that support haredi causes, many of which are based on funds from overseas.
A nation’s pillar: The rise of the largest volunteer organization following Oct. 7
In just months, HaOgen LeMishpachot HaMiluim went from a grassroots idea to the state’s biggest volunteer force
Police must cancel directive limiting international media live footage, nonprofit argues to A-G
This directive mostly targets foreign media journalists, was issued without authority, undermines essential rights, and is illegal, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel argued.
