Germany Halts Funding for Two Israeli NGOs Criticizing Government Policies

The decision impacts organizations addressing the Nakba and military service, raising concerns about Germany's commitment to supporting civil society in Israel and Palestine.

• The German government has ended funding for two Israeli NGOs, Zochrot and New Profile, which are critical of Israeli government policies.
• Zochrot focuses on raising awareness of the Nakba, while New Profile supports conscientious objectors to military service in Israel.
• The decision cuts significant portions of the NGOs' budgets, with Zochrot losing 25% and New Profile losing 50% of their funding.
• Critics link the move to increased restrictions on funding for organizations critical of Israel's policies, following the passage of a German resolution tying grants to adherence to the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
• A petition by civil society groups warns that the decision undermines peaceful advocacy for human rights and jeopardizes Germany's credibility in supporting justice in the region.

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