UK charity regulator to investigate donations to illegal Israeli settlements
UK charity regulator to investigate donations to illegal Israeli settlements Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 12:31 Charity Commission probes eight charities to determine how funds sent to illegal Israeli settlements were used A Jewish settler carries roof tiles after a house was demolished at an outpost near the settlement of Negohot in the occupied West Bank (Reuters) Off The UK's…
The UK's Charity Commission has announced an investigation into eight charities suspected of providing funds to illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine. The probe, initiated following allegations raised by a Middle East Eye report, aims to ascertain the usage of these donations, the intention behind them, and their alignment with charitable purposes.
Stephen Roake, the Charity Commission's assistant director of high-risk compliance, stated that the findings will pave the way for potential regulatory actions and guide future charity practices to maintain public trust. The investigation follows the release of brochures and leaflets by a London synagogue, promoting illegal Israeli settlements, leading to a formal complaint from the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians.
Additionally, the commission has initiated over 200 regulatory cases since October 2023, probing charities' involvement in the Gaza conflict, where both Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have accused Israeli forces of war crimes and genocide. In 2024, the commission was also assessing a complaint against a Jewish fundraising organization accused of aiding an Israeli charity in equipping soldiers in Gaza.
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