Concern in Israel due to Union decision to fund Palestinian organizations
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"There is concern that state and private funds are pouring into declared terrorist organizations." Thus, a new report from the Ministry of Strategic Affairs warns against the backdrop of the EU announcement that it will fund Palestinian "civil society" organizations, even if they are members of terrorist organizations.
According to the report, Palestinian activists have developed an orderly method for receiving donations from Europeans.
In this context, it should be mentioned that during the past two years, the GSS has uncovered cases in which Hamas managed to seize control of the funds of aid organizations operating in the Gaza Strip and even use them for military purposes.
One of the most prominent cases is European money that financed terrorists linked to the late Rene Schnever's murder last summer. Other European members of the terrorist squad he operated were also earning a living from donations that European countries transferred to so-called "civil society organizations."
Israel reprimanded Thursday the head of the EU delegation in Israel, Emmanuel Joffre, on the announcement that funding will continue.
Calling on Europeans to stop budgeting now joins Eitan Schenarb, the late Renee's father. In a public appeal to Europeans Schenarb writes: "I was amazed to find that Arvid was a member of the Admiral Human Rights Organization. How can people who sanctify death work in human rights organizations? How is it possible that for years they have received millions of euros of aid from European countries?
"I have no doubt that European countries do not support terrorism and murder of innocents. However, they certainly understand that the link between Palestinian social organizations and terrorist organizations is a reality that must be denounced. Don't be blind. Don't let yourself be deceived. To these organizations, "the bereaved father's remarks.
Remember, this week, the IDF demolished the home of terrorist Kassem Shibli, one of the squad members who carried out the attack.
Minister of Strategic Affairs Gilad Arden added: "The Union has surrendered to the Palestinian pressure cooker. Millions of euros, which have flowed to Admir, illustrate the danger in the Union decision. This is a dangerous precedent."