‘Critic to Israel’: Document reveals how Israel scrutinised global NGOs
Summary
A document from 2013 shows that Israel collected information on over 150 humanitarian charities, noting some that were critical of Israel or involved in the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement. The file included details such as organization contacts and comments labeling some groups as anti-Israel or part of BDS. Israeli and international experts say this document reveals Israel's monitoring of NGOs during a time when BDS was gaining strength.Key Facts
- The document is a spreadsheet from 2013 listing more than 150 charities, with names, contacts, and areas of work.
- Fifteen organizations had comments like “critic of Israel” or “involved in anti-Israel campaigning.”
- Some groups were described as highly involved in BDS, a movement that calls for boycotting Israel to protest its policies.
- The list included well-known charities like Oxfam, which denied supporting BDS or anti-Israel actions.
- The document was found on an Israeli government ministry’s website and no official comment was given.
- NGO Monitor, an Israel-based group, was cited as a source for many comments; it is known for tracking organizations critical of Israel.
- The file dates to when BDS was growing globally, including actions like boycotts by Stephen Hawking and church groups.
- Experts say the list may have helped Israel create laws in later years banning supporters of BDS from entering the country.
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