UK Charity Reported To Regulator Over Fundraising For Israeli Soldiers

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The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP), a UK-based group, submitted a formal complaint to the Charity Commission against Mizrachi Israel Support Trust or Mizrachi UK.

The posts submitted by the ICJP include calls by Mizrachi UK for donations to its Tzevet Perez emergency fund, which raised money to pay for tactical gear given to soldiers, including ceramic bulletproof inserts, tactical helmets and miscellaneous items like mattresses, tents and warm clothing.

Mira Naseer, ICJP legal officer, said the group is concerned by the number of charities it is finding are raising money for soldiers in the Israeli army.

"Allowing charities in the UK to fundraise for unlawful purposes and spread divisive rhetoric undermines the public's trust in the charity sector," said Naseer.

"The Charity Commission must investigate and take serious action against any wrongdoing: a slap on the wrist will not suffice."