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Send us a textBritish taxpayers are funding Hamas. That's the bombshell revelation exposed in this week's episode with legal expert Anne Herzberg from NGO Monitor.We dive deep into:- The UK's role in Gaza's cash aid system and how Hamas controls who gets paid- How “humanitarian” agencies like UNICEF and UNRWA became laundering mechanisms for a jihadist regime- The willful blindness of international aid organizations and why they're terrified of transparency- How the West's cash pipeline empowers Hamas and keeps Gaza dependent on terror-linked welfare- The staggering admission: reputation not terror financing was Britain's top concern- Why the aid sector's hive-mind ideology has enabled 20 years of moral corruptionAnne Herzberg breaks down the document that proves it all and reveals the networks that have allowed Hamas to thrive under the cover of humanitarianism.Support the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation

The Iran issue is reportedly fueling tensions between US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Benjamin Netanyahu, who is said to be pressing for military action amid concerns over the diplomatic deal Washington is pursuing with Tehran. Prof. Gerald Steinberg, President of NGO Monitor and professor emeritus of politics at Bar-Ilan University spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about regional security developments. (Photo: POOL/Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 224 - Are U.S. tax dollars funding terrorism? Olga Deutsch, Vice President of NGO Monitor, returns to IsraelCast to join host Steven Shalowitz in an eye-opening conversation that connects the dots between human rights NGOs, international aid, and terror networks. From the halls of Brussels to the streets of Gaza, Deutsch breaks down how anti-Israel organizations exploit Western funding to wage political warfare and spread disinformation. With firsthand insight and razor-sharp clarity, she reveals how we can hold them accountable—and why it matters more than ever. Tune in for a riveting, no-holds-barred exploration of truth, terror, and transparency.

FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Olga Deutsch, VP of NGO Monitor, to discuss what Olga calls the most neglected front of Israel's multi-front war - the political front. Olga gives Steve a breakdown of what it is NGO Monitor does. As the name suggests, NGO Monitor monitors activities of NGOs, such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, to assess the true focus of their efforts, and to detect any potential biases in their focus. Unsurprisingly, Olga often finds that these organizations are disproportionately focused on Israel and pointing the finger at the State of Israel as in violation of international human rights laws, and some funnel funds to anti-Israel groups. Further, representatives of various countries at the UN and the International Criminal Court will vilify Israel and Israeli officials based solely on reports from the aforementioned NGOs, thus revealing an entirely corrupt and complex system. Further, the efforts of BDS have harmed Israel greatly in terms of potential investments and business deals that were shut down due to BDS advocacy, and the efforts of the NGO-lobbied Al-Haq, which presents misinformation about the state of affairs in Gaza and the current war with very sophisticated legalistic jargon. The larger goal of course is to undermine Israel's legitimacy as an independent state and further erode its perception in the court of public opinion. Donate NOW at FIDF.org for the fastest and most direct way to give IDF Soldiers what they need most. 100% of your contribution will go to meet their emergency humanitarian needs.

In this episode, Dr Amira Halperin speaks to Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch about the release of Palestinian prisoners in the ceasefire deal, and the state of security in the West Bank.   Lt-Col (res.) Hirsch served as Director of the Military Prosecution for Judea and Samaria. Since retiring from the IDF, Hirsch worked as the Head of Legal Strategies for Palestinian Media Watch, as a Senior Military Consultant for NGO Monitor, an advisor to the Ministry of Defense, and head of an advisory committee in the Ministry of Interior.

In this episode, Dr Amira Halperin speaks with Professor Gerald Steinberg. They discuss Israel hostage agreement with Hamas, and the concessions Israel will have to make. Professor Steinberg, with his broad expertise also shares his concerns over rising  violence in the West Bank  and the role humanitarian organisations play both inside Gaza and their influence in international law.  The also discuss Trump's presidency and his approach to the Iranian nuclear programme . Professor Gerald Steinberg is the founder and president of NGO Monitor. He is Professor Emeritus of political science and international relations at Bar Ilan University, where he taught for forty years. His research focuses on Middle East diplomacy and security, nuclear proliferation, and the politics of human rights and non-governmental organisations, an academic field that he pioneered 25 years ago.

Israel's foreign ministry helped an IDF reservist vacationing in Brazil leave to a neighboring country, after a complaint was filed against him by a group accusing Israelis of war crimes based in part on their own social media posts linking them to military service in Gaza. International law expert Anne Herzberg, Legal Advisor of NGO Monitor, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the harassment campaign and its implications. (Photo: Illustrative. IDF Spokesperson's Unit)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First it was the International Court of Justice. South Africa brought a charge of genocide against Israel to be heard and decided in that august forum. That case has been in abeyance since the initial hearing on preliminary issues held in January, 2024. Soon after we began hearing about the International Criminal Court – which has the jurisdiction to hold individuals to account for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and aggression. In May, ICC Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, K.C., appeared before a panel of ICC judges to ask that they issue arrest warrants for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and then Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant, for having engaged in crimes against humanity by promoting conditions conducive to mass starvation - targeting the people living in the Gaza Strip. These alleged crimes were purported to have dated back to October 8, 2023, a day on which Hamas terrorists continued their mass slaughter of Israeli civilians in the southern part of the country where they had invaded. Israel was in the second day of an existential war. The suggestion that its leaders were plotting mass starvation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is beyond absurd. But apparently the ICC judges agreed with Mr. Khan and arrest warrants were issued on November 21. In this episode we speak with Israeli professor and international law expert, Yuval Shany. We get into all the issues and questions I expect many listeners have: Can the ICC do this? Why did it issue the warrants? And – what happens next? Within hours of the arrest warrants being issued there was a furious reaction from Israel as well as the United States – both on the part of President Biden and President-elect Trump. Whatever one's criticism of Israel may be, this step by the ICC calls into question whether the institution is operating in the interest of the highest ideals of justice or at the behest of nefarious political interests. Professor Shany and I unpack it all.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Professor Yuval Shany is the Hersch Lauterpacht Chair in International Law and former Dean of the Law Faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He was a member of the UN Human Rights Committee from 2013 to 2020 (and served between 2018-2019 as Chair of the Committee). He currently teaches at the Center for Transnational Legal Studies at King's College in London and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, and serves as a Senior Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute and as an academic visitor in the Oxford Ethics in AI Institute.Podcast Notes:Link to NGO Monitor website, as mentioned in the closing remarks of the podcast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson takes on the major stories of the day, in her own unique way. In this episode, Alex speaks with: Neil Hetherington - The CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank about a new startling report that shows that last year 3.49 million clients visited food banks as the cost of living in this country only continues to surge upwards. Professor Gerald Steinberg, President and Co-Founder of NGO Monitor about the report created by his NGO that has found over 100 non-government organizations in Canada have been fueling the start rise in antisemitism across Canada. Yonah Budd - Co-Founder and Clinical Director “The Farm in Stoufville” & Host of “At Your Best” - Saturdays on the Corus Radio Network about why Country Singer "Jelly Roll" is claiming to be sober, even while he smokes Cannabis and drinks alcohol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerald Steinberg, professor of Political Science at Bar Ilan University and President of NGO Monitor said that there was widespread political and ideological support in Israel for actions against UNRWA because it perpetuates the conflict by continuing to create the Palestinians as victims. He told reporter Arieh O'Sullivan that the Knesset finally took the move because the government has until now been unwilling to do so. (photo: Ariel Schalit/AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have heard recently about Samidoun, an extremist, anti-Israel, organization with a branch in Vancouver, ostensibly working to liberate Palestinian prisoners convicted of terrorism in Israel and elsewhere. This week, Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the federal Conservatives, demanded the government declare Samidoun a terrorist organization—as several other countries have already done. Doing so would block Samidoun's ability to fundraise and would make it a crime for anyone to support it. Jewish leaders have long urged the same thing, citing evidence that Samidoun's Canadian-based founders are members of a militant anarchist terrorist group known as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). The PFLP is outlawed in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Israel and many other countries for carrying out dozens of suicide bombings, assassinations and airplane hijackings. But Samidoun's status in Canada fell under scrutiny this week, after the group organized protests to coincide with the anniversary of Oct. 7. Some supporters tried to set fire to a Canadian flag, calling, “Death to Canada, death to USA and death to Israel.” Meanwhile, authorities in British Columbia were forced to lift bail conditions that had prevented Samidoun's Vancouver-based director, Charlotte Kates, from participating in any protests for a period of six months. Kates was arrested in April after giving an antisemitic speech that praised the Oct. 7 massacre. But charges had not yet been laid before the bail deadline expired on Oct. 8. Kates is married to Khaled Barakat, suspected of being a high-ranking member of the PFLP, who also was granted Canadian citizenship. On today's episode of The CJN Daily, we're joined by Gerald Steinberg, who founded the pro-Israel research institute NGO Monitor, to explain more about Samidoun's terrorist ties and outline its operations on Canadian campuses. What we talked about Read when Vancouver police arrested Charlotte Kates of Samidoun in May 1, 2024 after she praised the Oct. 7 massacre during a public rally in Vancouver, in The CJN. Read NGO Monitor's fact sheet about Samidoun in Canada. Watch B'nai Brith's video compilation of Samidoun director Charlotte Kates speeches in Toronto and elsewhere supporting convicted terrorists and suicide bombers, and sign a petition demanding Ottawa act. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Dov Beck-Levine Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to The CJN Daily (Not sure how? Click here)

0:00 - Thousands showed up for the Trump rally at McHenry FairGrounds   8:30 - Day 1 DNC   27:20 - Gerald M Steinberg, president of NGO Monitor and professor of Political Studies at Bar Ilan University, looks at  Who's Really Behind Pro-Palestinian Protests at the DNC. For more on the NGO Monitor ngo-monitor.org   45:00 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady, says the democrats keep "screwing with the laws of nature" and "won't let the free market take place" Check out Scott's Market Day Report! – 10:30am CT to 1pm CT- and The Cow Guy Close – 1pm CT to 1:30pm CT – both at RFD-TV   58:37 - Steven Bucci,  visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, on the US strategy for Ukraine, or lack thereof    01:14:08 - Oxford Study: COVIDians are saying they were fine with harming kids because they were afraid   01:17:06 - Special Agent in Charge of the United States Secret Service, Chicago Field Office, Derek Mayer, gives Dan & Amy a look behind the DNC's security perimeter   01:33:22 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator, shares some predictions, and sights he hopes to see, in a preview of the DNC. Scott is also the author of Racism Revenge and Ruin and King Of The Jungle    01:50:55 - DNC: Protest Signs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

איתי ראובני, מנהל מחלקת תקשורת במכון המחקר NGO MONITOR, כתב השבוע על פרשת שדה תימן וחשיפת סרטוני החקירה: "אני עוסק בעולם הדה-לגיטימציה נגד ישראל כבר יותר מ-13 שנה, בישול הסרטון והמסוגר המטעה זה אחד מהפיגועים האסטרטגיים הגדולים ביותר שידענו ברמה הבינלאומית, ויש לו השלכות רחבות - כולל על הנסיונות להילחם בהכחשת הפשעים המיניים של החמאס ב-7/10". התייחס לדברים הבוקר אצל שי גולדן ודרור רפאל.

איתי ראובני, מנהל מחלקת תקשורת במכון המחקר NGO MONITOR, כתב השבוע על פרשת שדה תימן וחשיפת סרטוני החקירה: "אני עוסק בעולם הדה-לגיטימציה נגד ישראל כבר יותר מ-13 שנה, בישול הסרטון והמסוגר המטעה זה אחד מהפיגועים האסטרטגיים הגדולים ביותר שידענו ברמה הבינלאומית, ויש לו השלכות רחבות - כולל על הנסיונות להילחם בהכחשת הפשעים המיניים של החמאס ב-7/10". התייחס לדברים הבוקר אצל שי גולדן ודרור רפאל.

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring one key issue currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, hosted by deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan. "Ex astrophysicist now Hobbesian realist." Not many people can pull off that social media profile moniker. In fact, there's likely only one: Prof. Gerald Steinberg, the founder of NGO Monitor. Today, Steinberg is an emeritus professor of Political Studies from Bar Ilan University. Among his realms of interest, he is an expert in human rights, soft power and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). He's delved so deeply into NGOs that in 2002 he founded one himself, the Institute for NGO Research, which is a recognized organization in Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council since 2013. NGO Monitor states that it aims to promote accountability and discussion on the reports and activities of NGOs claiming to advance human rights and humanitarian agendas in Israel. Steinberg often targets the bigger "corporate" NGOs such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, and a word that came up several times in our discussion is “hypocrisy.” But during our conversation, he also names several smaller groups that are going fair-minded work. So this week, we ask Prof. Gerald Steinberg, what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves.  IMAGE: Prof. Gerald Steinberg, the founder of NGO Monitor, at The Times of Israel's Jerusalem office, July 30, 2024. (Amanda Borschel-Dan/ToI)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since October 7, Israel has been saying it's fighting FOR humanity, on the frontlines of humanity, but in the information war—Israel's own humanity is being called into question. And that charge is being led by NGOs with ideological agendas that pass themselves off as great defenders of humanity, with names like Save the Children, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International. They have been active combatants in the information war against Israel. Amplifying some of the worst lies and propaganda against Israel. Failing to stand up for the victims of Oct. 7th. Failing to fight from the hostages. Even allegedly taking funding from the Saudis and Qataris. Today's guest is pushing back. Because if sunlight is the best disinfectant, then shedding light on these NGOs' funding and practices should expose all the dirt. Professor Gerald Steinberg, founder and president of NGO Monitor, has spent his life challenging the global system of anti-Israel NGOs. NGO Monitor has worked for years to hold the watchdogs accountable and warn Israel's supporters of the damage that they are doing by abusing the banner of human rights. Israel is losing the information war, thanks to the political activities of these NGOs. What can it do to turn the tide?Learn more, and support NGO Monitor here:https://www.ngo-monitor.org/https://geraldsteinberg.com/Stay up to date at:https://www.stateofanationpodcast.com/X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation

This week in Bethlehem, Evangelical Christian leaders will join in solidarity against the Jewish state of Israel. They will hear the narrative that Jesus was not a Jew but a Palestinian Christian, and for the most part, they will not question the absurdity of this lie.Listen now to Aaron's perspective on this conference that NGO Monitor classifies as an organization that is "reviving theological antisemitic themes and de-Judaizing Jesus."

Olga Deutsch, Vizepräsidentin von NGO Monitor, ist eine der herausragendsten Expertinnen für die Überprüfung und Nachverfolgung internationaler Gelder zur Finanzierung palästinensischer Organisationen und den Missbrauch von Hilfsgeldern. Deutschland hat als zweitgrößter Geber von Entwicklungshilfe eine besonderer Verantwortung sicherzustellen, dass die Gelder den Zwecken dienen, für die sie bestimmt sind, und in keiner Weise für Erziehung zu Antisemitismus oder für terroristische Aktivitäten verwendet werden. Die wichtigen Recherchen von NGO Monitor haben aktuell in den zuständigen Bundesministerien zu einem Ende der Kooperation mit sechs palästinensischen Organisationen geführt, die bereits länger von Israel als terroristisch gelistet wurden. Was gibt es für konkrete Beispiele, in denen deutsche Entwicklungshilfe in den Palästinensischen Gebieten für Hass und Terror verwendet wurden? Was muss geschehen, damit der Missbrauch deutscher Steuergelder zukünftig verhindert werden kann?

A legal advisor at the Jerusalem-based organisation ‘NGO Monitor', believes the Israeli government will unlikely comply with any court judgment ordering it to halt hostilities against Hamas. Website

The humanitarian aid reaching the Gaza Strip, some of which has been confiscated by Hamas terrorists, needs to be time limited. This according to Gerald Steinberg Professor emeritus of political science at Bar Ilan University, and president of NGO Monitor. He told reporter Arieh O'Sullivan that the concept of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, not just during this war, but over the past 75 years, needs to be phased out as a way for Palestinians to stand up on their own. (photo: AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas has been able to steal hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign humanitarian aid aimed for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip to pay for its arms and rockets for terrorism. This according to NGO Monitor, a group that monitors funding and actions of non governmental organizations in the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict. President of the NGO Monitor Prof. Gerald Steinberg said that many European groups and governments have already frozen their funding of Palestinian organizations pending review. He told reporter Arieh O'Sullivan that it will now not be possible for the organizations to continue unregulated funding to Palestinians. (photo: Hatem Moussa/AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the "Proclaiming Justice" podcast features an interview with Yitzhak Santis, Chief Programs Officer of NGO Monitor. As today's discussion with host Laurie Cardoza Moore reveals, there exists a little known global network of non-governmental agencies – called NGOs – that are leading the world in an effort to delegitimize and destroy Israel. In 2002, Mr. Santis' organization --NGO Monitor--was founded as a new research institute dedicated to exposing and fighting against this unholy coalition of antisemitic, anti-Israel organizations, including Christian Aid, Bethlehem Bible College & Christ at the Checkpoint. It is truly a David vs. Goliath struggle.

In recent years, Israel has faced a critical problem as certain NGOs, funded by foreign countries, have been accused of supporting terror and advocating for the destruction of Israel. Last week, the government, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, introduced legislation aimed at preventing these NGOs from receiving tax reductions. The intention behind this move was to deter foreign countries from supporting Palestinian NGOs with questionable affiliations. However, the proposed law ignited an uproar among EU states, further highlighting the complex and sensitive nature of the issue. Amidst this landscape, NGO Monitor has emerged as a prominent initiative shedding light on the actions and influence of international NGOs in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Founded by Professor Gerald Steinberg, a distinguished political scientist, NGO Monitor aims to provide critical analysis and distribute reports on the work of these NGOs. By doing so, they seek to promote transparency and provide necessary context in an often complex and polarizing environment. Today, we are honored to have Professor Gerald Steinberg as our guest. With a background in political science and extensive experience as a consultant to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Israeli National Security Council, Professor Steinberg is a leading authority on the subject. As the founder and president of NGO Monitor, he brings a wealth of knowledge and insights into the motivations and impact of NGOs working against Israel. Join us as we delve into this important topic and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding NGOs in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Started after the 2001 United Nations World Conference Against Racism in Durban, NGO Monitor is a globally recognized research institute promoting democratic values and good governance, working to ensure that decision makers and civil society operate in accordance with the principles of accountability, transparency, and universal human rights. Combining research and analysis with action, they have helped successfully defund over $100 million from various anti-Israel organizations in the last 10 years alone. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with NGO Monitor Vice President Olga Deutsch to discuss which NGOs are the biggest violators, how they combat that, and the importance of holding these organizations accountable.

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אחרי מבצע עופרת יצוקה, וביתר שאת אחרי דו"ח גולדסטון התעורר הצורך לנסות להבין את ההשפעה המכרעת של הארגונים הזרים הבוחשים בישראל באמצעות כסף זר.אותם ארגונים ממומנים בכבדות על ידי ממשלות זרות, ומצליחות לזכות בהגנה החוקית שעמותות זוכות בה.שטיינברג הוא המייסד והנשיא של מכון לחקר ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים המפעיל את מיזם NGO Monitor העוקב אחרי ארגונים לא-ממשלתיים שונים - בהם ארגוני זכויות אדם וארגוני שמאל בישראל - ומנתח את פעילותם, ובפרט את יחסם לישראל. לטענתו, ארגונים רבים מסווים פעילות אנטי-ישראלית תחת רטוריקה של זכויות אדם.קהילת הארגונים הלא ממשלתיים (NGOs) הפכה לעצמתית ומשפיעה ביותר, במיוחד במצבי סכסוכים מורכבים. לדו"חותיהם, למחאותיהם ולפעילויות הלוביינג (שדלנות) שלהם השפעה רבה באומות המאוחדות ועל המדיניות שמאמצות ממשלות רבות.אף על פי כן, עד לאחרונה, ארגונים אלה, שמקבלים תמיכה כספית משמעותית מתורמים נדיבים, מוסדות פילנתרופיים ותקציבי ממשלות, לא עמדו בעצמם בפני ניתוח ביקורתי ועמצאי.  לפיכך, NGO Monitor נוסד בכדי לקדם אחריותיות, ולקיים דיון נמרץ על הדו"חות והפעילויות של ארגונים לא ממשלתיים הטוענים שהם מקדמים סדר יום מוסרי, דוגמת סיוע הומניטארי וזכויות אדם.יש מגוון רב ושונה של ארגונים לא ממשלתיים, לא רק באופיים ובאיכותם, אלא גם במניעיהם הגלויים. כוחם לפעול למטרות טובות שווה לכוחם לייצג עניינים שלא כהלכה. שלא כמו ממשלות שנבחרות באופן דמוקרטי או חברות שנסחרות באופן ציבורי, אין מסגרת שיטתית בעלת סטנדרטים קפדניים לאחריותיות של ארגונים לא ממשלתיים שניתן לבחון באמצעותה את הדו"חות וההצהרות שהם מפיקים. במקרים מסוימים, ארגונים לא ממשלתיים בעלי שם שטוענים שהם חותרים למטרות הומניטאריות אוניברסאליות נהנים מאפקט הילה שמקנה להם חסינות מביקורת מפורטת. במקרים אחרים ההנחה שמניעי הארגון הם טהורים וניטרליים מבחינה פוליטית כמו גם אידיאולוגית, מרסנות סקירה ביקורתית.המשאבים העצומים שנתונים בידי ארגונים המכריזים על עצמם כארגונים הומניטאריים, מאפשרים להם להחזיק צוות גדול שמפיק מספר אדיר של דו"חות, הודעות לעיתונות וראיונות, הופכים אותם למקור מידע עיקרי לעיתונאים, חוקרים וקובעי מדיניות. האפקט המגביר של הודעות פומביות אלה ממסגר לעיתים קרובות את המינוח של הדיון הציבורי ומשפיע בעוצמה על עיצוב מדיניות. ארגונים לא ממשלתיים הם בעמדה דומיננטית לספק את ההיצע שממלא את הביקוש למידע ממוקד ומהיר בעניינים שפרופ' ארווין קוטלר כינה כהדת החילונית החדשה של זכויות אדם.לצפיה ברשימת ההמלצותהאזנה נעימה! Support the show

Prof. Gerald Steinberg, president of NGO Monitor, says that giving funding to Palestinians was a core part of Europe's political involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. He said the Europeans were reluctant to admit they had been duped the Palestinian groups posing as human rights organizations and see their funding going to terrorism. (photo: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I to episoder skal vi se nærmere på det israelske propagandaapparatet. Det er viktig å forstå hvordan det fungerer og hvor avansert det er og hvor stor makt det faktisk har. I denne første episoden skal vi ta for oss israelske organisasjoner som utgir seg som "forskningsinstitusjoner", men i realiteten fungerer som reine trollfabrikker. Som f.eks. NGO Monitor som har undersøkt Kirkens Nødhjelps arbeid og funnet ut at de støtter terror. Noen av dem er kjent også her hjemme og brukes av både politikere og medier. Og det er urovekkende at de brukes helt kritikkløst. I neste episode skal vi ta for oss andre deler av det israelske propagandaapparatet, bl.a. kampen mot BDS og kampen de fører mot ytringsfriheten og organisasjonsretten.

In a number of Western democratic countries, taxpayers are helping to fund NGOs (Non Governmental Organizations) which are demonizing Israel and helping to advocate for the BDS (Boycott Divestment Sanctions) movement against the Jewish State. In this episode of The Honest Report podcast, we sit down with Professor Gerald Steinberg, founder and president of NGO Monitor, which tracks this nefarious movement, who helps explain how taxpayers in Western countries, including Canada, are helping to fund these anti-Israel organizations, and what can be done about it. Welcome to The Honest Report podcast. Please subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and share our show. If you are interested in sponsoring a podcast, visit the HonestReporting Canada website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehonestreport/message

Met vandaag: Coronacijfers; Israëlisch bedrijf gaat coronavaccin voor arme landen ontwikkelen; moord op Eli Kay; NOS noemt Hamas een militante organisatie; Israëlische en Arabische vredesactivisten trekken gezamenlijk op; NGO Monitor geboycot door Nederlandse media en meer nieuws.

There was a recent dust up in the headlines over Israel designating 6 Palestinian NGOs as terror organizations. Mike and Matt asked NGO Monitor's Director of Communications, Itai Reuveni, to explain the story. What are NGOs? Who is funding them? If defending human rights is a good thing, why are these organizations problematic? What should be done about this problem? Join us for the enlightening background to this confusing news story. NGO Monitor is an independent and nonpartisan research institute dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability of NGOs claiming human rights agendas, primarily in the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict.(Note: The Israel Podcast has contacted multiple organizations defending these Palestinian NGOs to explain their perspective. So far, none have responded.)Itai Reuveni at NGO MonitorNGO Monitor Report on the 6 OrganizationsThe Israel Conversation by Masa Israel Journey is a weekly podcast produced by Matt Lipman, and hosted by Michael Unterberg and Liel Zahavi-Asa.This episode was edited by the amazing Ben Wallick Studios. Ben is awesome!Facebook pagePlease rate, review, share and recommend our podcast.If you have further questions about Israel, please feel free to contact your Masa teacher.

Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov sit down this week to discuss the upcoming international 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and two other minutes will attend. In the build-up to the conference, Katz and Harkov take a moment to reflect on the importance of discussing climate change and what Israel and its government are doing to address the problem. Earlier this week, Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced that the country was designating six Palestinian NGOs as terror organizations. Katz and Harkov speak with the founder and president of NGO Monitor Gerald Steinberg to discuss whether the decision was valid. They speak with Gerald Steinberg from NGO Monitor to discuss the decision and share insight into how NGOs support terror. Photo credit: Flash90 as seen on jpost.com

Photo:  Ramla, 1487, by Conrad Grünenberg.  Ramla, or Ramallah, was founded in the early 8th century CE by the Umayyad prince Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik as the capital of Jund Filastin.    False faces PA.  Prof Gerald M Steinberg. @GeraldNGOM, @NGOMonitor.. Ex astrophysicist now Hobbesian realist & founder NGOMonitor.   Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 · https://nbctf.mod.gov.il/en/Pages/211021EN.aspx · https://www.ngo-monitor.org/clarifying-the-record-on-israels-recent-terror-designations-just-security · https://www.ngo-monitor.org/reports/summary-pflps-ngo-network/ · https://www.mako.co.il/news-columns/2021_q4/Article-09b881fe586bc71026.htm · https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-foreign-ministry-reps-heading-to-us-over-outlawed-palestinian-groups/  Professor Gerald Steinberg   @GeraldNGOM, @NGOMonitor is founder and president of NGO Monitor and Professor Emeritus at Bar Ilan University, where he founded the Program on Conflict Management and Negotiation.   

NGO Monitor's new interactive database shows how NGOs falsely labeled Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives as civilian casualties during the May 2021 Gaza conflict. Our report identifies 50 such incidents, and also highlights Gaza residents who were mostly likely killed by Palestinian rockets falling short of their intended targets in Israel. How did we conduct this research? What were some of the most shocking NGO claims? How does this interactive database work? Join our host Yona Schiffmiller and Arabic researcher  Daniel Segal lay out our latest findings.Notes: See No Evil: NGOs Turn Terrorists into Civilians in 2021 Gaza ConflictMissile Attacks from Gaza: Fallacies and Inaccuracies in NGO ReportingGaza 2021: How Can Israel Defend its Citizens?Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

On June 23, NGO Monitor held a webinar, 20 years of Hijacking Human Rights: The lasting Impact of Durban. Prof. Steinberg and Prof. Irwin Cotler held a discussion on the 2001 Durban Conference  where NGOs launched a strategy of isolating Israel through boycotts, legal attacks, and accusation of apartheid. Notes: NGO Monitor Event: 20 Years of Hijacking Human Rights - The Lasting Impact of DurbanSupport the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

Lieutenant Colonel (R) Peter Lerner of the IDF Spokesperson Unit and Anne Herzberg of NGO Monitor join The Sports Rabbi to breakdown the current conflict going on between Israel and Gaza. Lerner talks about what set off the current situation along with understanding the facts on the ground and how the Israel Defense Forces are keeping the people in Israel safe. Herzberg brings her expertise as a Human Rights Lawyer to discuss the misinformation out in the media and what can be done to combat it. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

In this episode, Kasim speaks candidly with Anne Herzberg, NGO Monitor's Legal Advisor and United Nations Representative, about the International Criminal Court's recent decision to investigate Israel for alleged war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem since 2014 despite not having any jurisdiction over Israel. Tune in to understand this development and its ramifications, if any, for Israel.

International organizations are becoming popular again under the Biden Administration. Since assuming office in January, President Biden has rejoined the WHO and has signaled interest in rejoining the UN Human Rights Council and UNESCO. When it comes to UN initiatives, what should the United States be wary of? What does the UN's treatment of Israel signal about the organization's priorities and approach? Is the UN Human Rights Council the best mechanism for achieving positive outcomes in the realm of human rights? What can the United States do to prevent the politicization of international organizations more broadly? Anne Herzberg, legal advisor for the Jerusalem-based NGO Monitor, joins host Erielle Davidson to discuss these matters and more.

As the Biden administration reengages with the global community, it faces tough decisions about how to deal with the remnants of former President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, including sanctions imposed on staff of the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The sanctions were a response to the ICC’s investigation of possible war crimes by US forces in Afghanistan. Prominent groups are calling on the Biden administration to lift those sanctions. But one of America’s close allies — Israel —  is asking the new president to keep them in place. Related: Alleged CAR militia leaders reject ICC chargesBiden’s State Department says the sanctions are under review. “I don't need the Biden administration to love the fact that US actors are being investigated for crimes against humanity and war crimes. But what I do want to see is my government not obstructing justice."Katherine Gallagher, lawyer, Center for Constitutional Rights“I don't see what there is to review. This executive order needs to be rescinded now. It needed to be rescinded a month ago,” said Katherine Gallagher, a lawyer with the Center for Constitutional Rights. “I don't need the Biden administration to love the fact that US actors are being investigated for crimes against humanity and war crimes. But what I do want to see is my government not obstructing justice,” she said. The ICC is a court of last resort for crimes against humanity — meaning it takes up issues that it decides have not been adequately addressed by countries in their own national courts. Related: Undeterred by ICC decision, Uighurs hail EU, UK steps toward holding China accountableIn March 2020, ICC judges decided the US had not suffficiently investigated itself for possible war crimes and torture in Afghanistan. The US isn’t a party to the treaty that created the ICC, but Afghanistan is. So the court’s judges decided to authorize the ICC’s prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, to start an investigation. In response, the Trump administration placed sanctions on Bensouda and her staff. “It gives us no joy to punish them,” then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in June 2020. “But we cannot allow ICC officials and their families to come to the US to shop, travel and otherwise enjoy American freedoms as these same officials seek to prosecute the defenders of those freedoms.” The administration’s action against ICC personnel was widely criticized. But now there’s more at stake: earlier this month, ICC judges ruled that the court has jurisdiction over the Palestinian territories, and Bensouda could elect to investigate war crimes in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. The ruling was a response to a request by Palestinians representing the state of Palestine, which is recognized as a member of the ICC. Related: Myanmar military faces justice at The Hague“When the ICC investigates Israel for war crimes, this is pure anti-Semitism,”  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, calling the decision by the ICC “a perversion of justice.” Netanyahu pointed out that Israel, like the US, isn’t a party to the treaty that established the court, and doesn’t consider itself to be under its jurisdiction. The US agrees: the State Department said it has "serious concerns" about the ICC’s ruling. “We do not believe the Palestinians qualify as a sovereign state,” it said in a statement. Therefore, the reasoning goes, the Palestinian territories have no standing with the ICC. “It's not what I would want to see from an administration that has held out as one of its priorities, human rights, that has said it wants to reengage in the ‘international legal world order,’” Gallagher said. “So this is not in line with its stated principles, its stated priorities.” But many Israelis are firm in their belief that the international legal world order is deeply flawed. “Israelis always feel like we're under attack from the UN and from international bodies. ...And people are always going after us as opposed to other places where, you know, human rights issues are much more intense and more horrible.”Anne Herzberg, NGO Monitor“Israelis always feel like we're under attack from the UN and from international bodies,” said Anne Herzberg of NGO Monitor, a Jerusalem-based research institute. “And people are always going after us as opposed to other places where, you know, human rights issues are much more intense and more horrible.”With this decision, the ICC could also investigate war crimes committed by Palestinians. But Herzberg, who filed an amicus brief in the ICC’s case on the Palestinian territories, said this issue feels personal for Israelis because almost everyone in Israel has to serve a stint in the military. So there’s a remote possibility any of them could be arrested if there is an ICC investigation. “It's a lot different when, hey, it could be my uncle or my neighbor, my son that could potentially be at risk,” she said. Still, US sanctions on the ICC must end, said Stephen Rapp, who represented the US at the ICC for six years as President Barack Obama’s ambassador-at-large for war crimes. He said the sanctions imposed by the Trump administration are inappropriate and unprincipled.“Using this tool of threat — and threatening — is like holding a gun to a judge's head. It's an ineffective tactic and it's a counterproductive one."Stephen Rapp, former US ambassador-at-large“Using this tool of threat — and threatening — is like holding a gun to a judge's head. It's an ineffective tactic and it's a counterproductive one,” Rapp said. “And that's the position that we should take with Netanyahu: ‘We have your back. But that doesn't mean that we're going to engage in extortion on your behalf. We're going to use the powerful tools that we have to to protect you.’”It might not be necessary for the US to protect Israel in this matter. ICC prosecutor Bensouda hasn’t opened a case against Israelis, and may not because she’ll soon be replaced with a newly elected prosecutor. As for the Biden administration, Rapp said it needs to show the court that the US has already sufficiently investigated itself for atrocities in Afghanistan. There haven’t been convictions, but Rapp said the ICC doesn’t require them. “Obviously, we need to hold our people to account. And there were some processes that did that. They weren't perfect, but I think they passed muster,” he said. “That's what this comes down to.” If the ICC still decides the US’s internal investigation wasn’t good enough, Rapp said, the US can always go back and investigate further. 

On December 10, NGO Monitor held our annual conference under the banner of “Terror Leaders as Human Rights Activists – Exposing the Façade.” The conference focused on the ties between NGOs and known terrorist organizations, and our research on the numerous organizations currently receiving taxpayer support that have direct affiliation to terrorist groups. Join one of our panel discussions on “Humanitarian Aid, NGOs and Terror- Reshaping Policy” with NGO Monitor Vice President Olga Deutsch, Member of European Parliament Niclas Herbst, and Former Deputy Administrator at USAID Bonnie Glick.Click here to watch the full conference. Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

On September 15, a historic ceremony took place at the White House. Israel signed a peace treaty with the UAE and a peace declaration with Bahrain. With the Oslo Accords having been signed 26 years ago, is Israel's normalization with Arab countries a legitimate solution in light of the Palestinian issue? Are we about to enter a new era in the Middle East? Dr. Yossi Beilin and Prof. Gerald Steinberg discuss the implications of these diplomatic breakthroughs on the future of relations between the Palestinians, Israel and the Arab world.Gerald Steinberg is professor emeritus of political science at Bar Ilan University, and founder-president of NGO Monitor. He is a frequent oped writer and an analyst on Middle East issues in the international media. His book, "Menachem Begin and the Israel-Egypt Peace Process: Between Ideology and Political Realism," was published in 2019.Dr. Yossi Beilin is an Israeli politician and scholar who has served in multiple ministerial and leadership positions in the Israeli government. Beilin spent much of his political career in the Labour Party. He also served as chairman of the Meretz-Yachad political party. Beilin is one the architects of the Oslo Accords. Organized by Media Central Jerusalem Sep 15, 2020Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

In deze podcast wordt door NGO Monitor onthuld dat de Nederlandse regering opnieuw terreur financiert door middel van subsidie aan een Palestijnse NGO die banden heeft met Hamas en de PFLP. 

NGO Monitor recently discovered a grant approved by the Belgian government aimed at "mitigating pro-Israel voices." This is not the first time we've identified government funding to advocacy groups that lobby those same governments. Join our host Yona Schiffmiller and Senior Researcher Shaun Sacks as they explore this phenomenon. Notes: Belgian NGOs “Mitigate Pro-Israel Voices” with Government SupportSupport the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

In June, the Palestinian NGO Badil revealed that it was locked out of a 1.7 Million Euro EU grant, because it refused to sign an agreement that no funds would be allocated to terror-linked actors. Join our host Yona Schiffmiller and our Vice President Olga Deutsch as they give a behind the scenes look into NGO Monitor's role in pushing the EU on terror financing regulations.Notes:Palestinian NGOs reject EU terror clause-episodePalestinian NGOs Reject EU’s Anti-terror Funding RequirementEU Diplomats Capitulate to Palestinian Pressure on Terror RegulationsNGO Monitor Letter to the President of the European Commission Regarding the EU Anti Terror ClauseIn a first, EU to investigate if funding went to terror linked NGOs EU Funding to Terror-Linked Palestinian NGOs Since 2011Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

NGO Monitor's new report lays out the UN's COVID-19 humanitarian aid program for the West Bank and Gaza. Where is this money going? Who are the UN's partners on the ground? Are donor governments aware of the potential abuse of their funds by terror-linked actors? Find out in this week's episode with our host Yona Schiffmiller and Managing Editor Becca Wertman as they discuss some shocking revelations.Notes:No NGO Left Behind: The Politics of OCHA’s COVID-19 Humanitarian Aid in the West Bank and Gaza: https://www.ngo-monitor.org/reports/no-ngo-left-behind-the-politics-of-ochas-covid-19-humanitarian-aid-in-the-west-bank-and-gaza/ PFLP NGO Network: https://pflp.ngo-monitor.org/Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

My guest today is Professor Gerald Steinberg, founder and CEO of NGO Monitor. Support Jonny Gould’s Jewish State: Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=BW4GZLQCCL29Y&item_name=Podcast+production+¤cy_code=GBP&source=url Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jonnygould?fan_landing=true Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/jonnygould Find Jonny on Social Media:  https://twitter.com/jonnygould https://www.facebook.com/jonnygouldshow https://www.instagram.com/jonnygould The values of Human Rights are part of modern-day international conflict. As the threat of hard war recedes, soft wars are fought through social media, the United Nations and via NGOs or non-governmental organizations. "Soft power can be very deadly, I've seen it with my own eyes", says today's guest Professor Gerald Steinberg, founder of NGO Monitor. And so often, the central battlefield of NGOs is between Israel and the Palestinians. Gerald set up NGO Monitor in 2001 because he saw the need to "vigorously challenge" and end the promotion of "politically and ideologically motivated anti-Israel agendas by NGOs”. In this fascinating episode, we discuss in detail the change in how Human Rights is conducted and where organizations such as BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) started. If you’ve listened to a couple or more of Jonny’s episodes, think about making a donation and support him at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=BW4GZLQCCL29Y&item_name=Podcast+production+¤cy_code=GBP&source=url

Even during a global pandemic, blind criticism of Israel continues to be the strategy of choice for many NGOs. NGO Monitor is maintaining a running digest of absurd NGO statements regarding COVID-19, including comparing Israeli policy to the virus. Join our host Yona Schiffmiller and Managing Editor Becca Wertman as they discuss how far these NGOs have gone to push their message.Notes:Exploiting Coronavirus for anti-Israel Campaigns:https://www.ngo-monitor.org/exploiting-the-coronavirus-for-anti-israel-campaigns/ Human Rights Watch Misses the Mark on COVID-19:https://www.ngo-monitor.org/human-rights-watch-misses-the-mark-on-covid-19/ Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

In December 2019, the International Criminal Court's prosecutor announced that she had sufficient evidence to begin a formal investigation of war crimes committed in the West Bank and Gaza. This week NGO Monitor and our partners submitted an amicus to the court highlighting the inaccuracies and shortcomings of her arguments. Join our host Yona Schiffmiller and NGO Monitor Legal Advisor Anne Herzberg as they discuss this issue. Notes:NGO Monitor Submission to the ICChttps://www.ngo-monitor.org/submissions/ngo-monitor-submission-to-the-international-criminal-court-icc/ ICC War Crimes Prosecution and PFLP-linked NGOs https://www.buzzsprout.com/228986/episodes/2349665-icc-war-crimes-prosecution-and-pflp-linked-ngos Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

After years of NGO Monitor work, the EU added a new funding clause stating that no European money can be given to terrorists and their allies. Palestinian NGOs are not happy. Tune in to this week's episode where our host Yona Schiffmiller and Naftali Balanson talk about this new clause and the Palestinian response. Notes: Palestinian NGOs Reject EU’s Anti-terror Funding Requirement:https://www.ngo-monitor.org/reports/palestinian-ngos-reject-eus-anti-terror-funding-requirement/ Current and Former NGO Employees Arrested as Part of PFLP-Terror Cell:https://www.ngo-monitor.org/reports/current-and-former-ngo-employees-arrested-as-part-of-pflp-terror-cell/ NGO Officials Arrested for Murder?https://www.buzzsprout.com/228986/episodes/1809220-ngo-official-arrested-for-murderICC War Crimes Prosecution and PFLP-linked NGOs: https://www.buzzsprout.com/228986/episodes/2349665-icc-war-crimes-prosecution-and-pflp-linked-ngos Norwegian-Funded PNGO Glorifies Terrorism and Condemns Norway https://www.ngo-monitor.org/norwegian-funded-pngo-glorifies-terrorism-condemns-norway/ Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

On November 5, the Israeli Supreme Court rejected Human Rights Watch's demand that Israel renew “Israel/Palestine Director” Omar Shakir’s work visa- acknowledging his BDS activism. How did the court come to this decision? What was NGO Monitor’s role in the case? Join our host Yona Schiffmiller, Legal Expert Anne Herzberg, and Researcher Ariella Esterson as they explain this story. Notes:https://www.ngo-monitor.org/key-takeaways-from-the-supreme-courts-omar-shakir-hrw-decision/https://www.ngo-monitor.org/reports/the-bds-life-and-times-of-omar-shakir/https://www.ngo-monitor.org/omar-shakir-bds-activist-human-rights-watch-official/https://www.ngo-monitor.org/reports/omar-shakirs-obsessive-anti-israel-twitter-campaign-june-2018-february-2019/https://www.ngo-monitor.org/ngos/human_rights_watch_hrw_/Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

As the IDF and Islamic Jihad traded fire throughout the week, the legality of Israeli actions in Gaza was once again scrutinized by human rights groups. On this week's episode our host Yona Schiffmiller sits down with NGO Monitor legal expert Anne Herzberg to give a brief explanation of the relevant international laws. Notes:https://www.buzzsprout.com/228986/907712-episode-7-is-this-a-war-crimehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/228986/994872-episode-17-col-richard-kemp-on-gaza-border-riotsSupport the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

Following Netanyahu's campaign promise, NGO Monitor discusses the fight between Israelis and Palestinians over control of Area C. What is the role of NGOs and foreign governments in this conflict? Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

Eve spent two days at the Shurat Hadin Law and War Conference hearing fascinating discussions on the subject from many different perspectives. She interviewed international law specialists Professor Avi Bell on morality in warfare and Anne Hertzberg of NGO Monitor on BDS and anti-Semitism. Can you fight morally? Does the world hold Israel to a double standard? What does religion say on the topic? If you’re in Israel on July 7th join Eve on a tour to the Shomron- www.oneisraelfund.org for details.

NGO Monitor's Vice President Olga Deutsch discusses her recent appearance in the Serbian parliament in Belgrade, and that country's relationship with civil society and foreign government support for local NGOs.Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

Yona Schiffmiller interviews NGO Monitor researcher, Jamie Berk, regarding the ways in which development aid can support corrupt regimes.Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

How does BDS market itself in different settings around the world? NGO Monitor's Director of Research Yona Schiffmiller sits down with Israel activist Hen Mazzig to take a closer look at the ideologies, emotions, and misinformation driving anti-Israel activism at the grassroots level.Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

This week, the Israeli Ministry of Strategic Affairs published a report echoing NGO Monitor's concerns regarding the affiliations and close connections between prominent Palestinian NGOs and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). In recent years, based on NGO Monitor’s findings, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Switzerland developed clear guidelines preventing funding for these NGOs. These countries also dismantled a joint funding framework that was a key source of capital for the network of PFLP-linked groups.Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

This week Amnesty International published a new report targeting tourism to holy and historic sites in Israel and the West Bank. Amnesty's BDS campaign attacks the Western Wall, City of David, and the Cave of the Patriarchs, alleging that visitors to the sites and companies that advertise them are complicit in committing war crimes. On our latest episode, NGO Monitor exposes the antisemitism behind this campaign.Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

Is there reason to be concerned about new faces in Washington and their positions on Israel? How will the relationship between Israel and the US be affected? What is the role of NGOs in this shift?Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

NGO Monitor President Prof. Steinberg discusses NGO Monitor's new report that uncovers the funding for and activities of EAPPI, a program that markets itself as focusing on human rights, but in reality emphasizes anti-Israel political advocacy. Its activists promote BDS campaigns against Israel and often use antisemitic language and imagery. Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

The year 2018 brought a number of important developments both in European NGO funding policies and in exposing the efforts of NGOs linked to terror groups. How have NGOs responded to NGO Monitor's widespread impact? What issues do we expect to encounter in the coming year?Support the show (https://www.ngo-monitor.org/donate/)

Gerald Steinberg and Dov Yarden are the professional leaders of NGO Monitor, which utilizes focused research and documented information to counter BDS attacks and expose the superficiality and funding sources of the NGOs behind BDS efforts. A new collaborative effort, the Campus Maccabees, initiated by Sheldon Adelson and Haim Saban, was recently launched in Las Vegas. Our speakers will comment on the potential for success of this initiative.

Prof. Gerald Steinberg, Executive Director, NGO Monitor spoke at the conference, Hamas, the Gaza War, and Accountability under International Law hosted by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. Steinberg reviewed "Soft power" theory, and the increased politicization of NGOs operating within the Arab-Israeli conflict, as well as the "Lawfare" strategies they continually employ to negatively brand the Israeli state.