Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ gov't released documents to lawmakers โ with massive redactions of UAWC financial reports, audits, annual reports inc. NGO staff names, project locations, recommendations, risk responses, subcontractorsโ info, & implementing partner activity. 2/n
In an Oct. 30, 2020 statement, Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ Foreign & Development ministers explained "information has been concealed if it is information the disclosure of which creates the risk of possible destruction or confiscation by Israeli authorities and settlement residents" 3/n
Terror-tied UAWC is one of several NGOs getting โฌ19.8 M through 2021 from Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ.
The funds are to 'utilize agriculture strategies' โ in partnership with Palestinian gov't โ for enlarging Palestinian-held territory in Area C.
HRW refers to a Hezbollah affiliate-member as an "artist" & a PFLP leader as a human rights expert. They ignore Qatar Charity's Hamas links. (2/n)
In a #bizarre implication that #WestBank should be annexed, @HRW points to #Israel-controlled #Jerusalem as an example for "less restrictive measures." (3/n)
1. For yrs, anti-#Israel NGOs have lobbied #Europe gov'ts for product labeling as a stepping stone to full-fledged #BDS.
2. We discovered that NGOs pushing for labeling ironically receive large funds from these same #Europe gov'ts. Why are gov'ts paying NGOs to lobby themselves? #Irony
3. A little background: In 2016,ย @fidh_en took credit for #France ๐ซ๐ท gov't decision to label products.ย