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Israel's Knesset Moves to Silence Human Rights Groups

5/20/2025

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The Israeli Knesset is pushing forward controversial legislation that could stifle human rights organizations. With proposed measures like an 80% tax on foreign funding and harsh penalties for cooperating with the International Criminal Court, these bills aim to silence dissent and protect Israel from scrutiny. The EU is being called upon to take action.

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The Israeli Knesset is pushing forward controversial legislation that could stifle human rights organizations. With proposed measures like an 80% tax on foreign funding and harsh penalties for cooperating with the International Criminal Court, these bills aim to silence dissent and protect Israel from scrutiny. The EU is being called upon to take action.