Israel file shows scrutiny of global NGOs over alleged BDS links
An internal Israeli government file has revealed how officials collected data on more than 150 charities and humanitarian organisations, with a small number singled out in comments for their perceived positions on the Israel-Palestine conflict. The spreadsheet, obtained online via the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, was compiled in 2013 and included basic contact details, leadership names and areas of work. It also contained remarks such as "critic of Israel", "involved in anti-Israel campaigning" and "highly involved in BDS".The document identified France-based Premiere Urgence Internationale as a "critic of Israel", Geneva-based Defence for Children International as "involved in anti-Israel... [Continue Reading]
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Palestinian teenage footballer dies after West Bank settler attack
A 17-year-old Palestinian footballer has died after being shot during an attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir. Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan was wounded on July 11 and died on Saturday, according to officials and relatives cited in the supplied report. His death has added to concern over violence in the territory, where Palestinian communities have faced repeated attacks and military raids.The Palestine Football Association said al-Nassan was shot in the thigh while settlers were attacking the village. It said his leg was later amputated, but he died from the injuries. The association also said he... [Continue Reading]
Palestinians injured in separate settler attacks across the West Bank
Several Palestinians have been injured in a series of separate attacks across the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The incidents were reported on Thursday in Bani Naim, east of Hebron, Abu Njeim, southeast of Bethlehem, and Khirbet Emneizal in the South Hebron Hills. The reports also said more than 30 people were arrested across the occupied territory on the same day.Wafa said a 16-year-old Palestinian boy was shot in the chest by Israeli forces in Bani Naim and taken to hospital, where he is in stable condition. In Abu Njeim, settlers beat a 30-year-old man... [Continue Reading]

