An Attack on Palestinian Human Rights–How Should We ResponD

An attack on human rights – how should we respond? A conversation with Sahar Francis and Ubai Aboudi, directors of two of the Palestinian NGO’s that the Israeli government outlawed 

In late October, 2021, the Israeli minister of Defense falsely declared that six eminent and world respected Palestinian human rights and civil society organizations are terrorist groups. In this webinar the directors of two of those organizations will describe the work their organizations do and this attack on them. 

In these perilous times, we desperately need to be seeking and supporting the truth. Please listen to these courageous people and discern for yourself if reporting human rights and defending civil liberties should be outlawed and consider our suggestions for doing something about it.

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On October 19, 2021, six prominent Palestinian organizations were labeled as so-called “terrorist organizations” by the Israeli Minister of Defense, Benny Gantz. This designation criminalizes the work of organizations that provide services, advocate for human rights, protect land and water resources, and speak out against the ongoing Israeli occupation and violations of international laws. It also threatens to set a dangerous precedent to “chill” civil society work not only in Palestine, but also in other regions around the world. More background information is available in this talking points/fact sheet document.

JVP joins 100+ philanthropic leaders in calling on our governments to denounce Israel’s criminalization of Palestinian human rights organizations. Such criminalization of civil society, if unchallenged, could set a dangerous precedent far beyond Palestine. 

Read the open letter here.

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