The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ngos-in-israel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:50:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png NGOs in Israel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ngos-in-israel/ 32 32 Pop-up stop for soldiers on Gaza border draws volunteers from across the globe https://www.timesofisrael.com/pop-up-stop-for-soldiers-on-gaza-border-draws-volunteers-from-across-the-globe/ Sat, 09 May 2026 04:38:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3734262 Begun by a handful of brothers eager to help fellow Israelis on October 7, 2023, Shuva Achim has become a second home for soldiers and a magnet for anyone visiting the south

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]]> Traumatized nation: Organizations step into breach left by overwhelmed mental health system https://www.timesofisrael.com/traumatized-nation-organizations-step-into-breach-left-by-overwhelmed-mental-health-system/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:28:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3723198 Post-October 7 initiatives sprang up like mushrooms after the rain. Now, not-for-profits are building coalitions, mapping who is providing what to whom, and developing standards

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]]> High Court temporarily freezes ban on foreign aid organizations operating in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-temporarily-freezes-ban-on-foreign-aid-organizations-operating-in-gaza/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:15:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3763762 Court halts ban against 37 NGOs, which failed to comply with new rules on identifying Palestinian staff, until it can issue a ruling

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]]> 7 European countries condemn latest Israeli laws targeting UNRWA, NGOs https://www.timesofisrael.com/7-european-countries-condemn-latest-israeli-laws-targeting-unrwa-ngos/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:40:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3727177 Statement slams law barring water and power companies from supplying UNWRA facilities, as well as delisting of 37 aid orgs, as violation of international law; calls for reversal

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]]> Over 20 civil society, green, health bodies call for changes to key budget bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-20-civil-society-green-health-bodies-call-for-changes-to-key-budget-bill/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:25:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3721406 Organizations want removal of proposed planning changes with environmental, health implications from catch-all Economic Arrangements Bill that limits public discussion

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]]> ‘We are an emergency response empire’: 40,000 volunteers mobilized for Israel-Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/we-are-an-emergency-response-empire-40000-volunteers-mobilized-for-israel-iran-war/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:09:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3587799 A Hebrew University expert says Israel leads the world in organized and prolonged grassroots efforts during times of crisis, but asks: Why has the government left such a gap?

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]]> After the missiles explode, One Heart’s volunteers help residents pick up the pieces https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-the-missiles-explode-one-hearts-volunteers-help-residents-pick-up-the-pieces/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:21:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3581126 Armed with hard hats, gloves, plastic sheeting and spools of tape, thousands of citizens are cleaning up homes damaged by Iran's barrages and assisting the displaced

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]]> Leading Jewish philanthropists blast ‘dangerous’ government-backed NGO taxation bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/leading-jewish-philanthropists-blast-dangerous-government-backed-ngo-taxation-bill/ Mon, 26 May 2025 14:14:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3558375 Some 60 benefactors call on FM Sa'ar to oppose legislation that would impose an 80% tax on foreign government donations to NGOs, likening it to 'policies of authoritarian regimes'

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]]> Lawmakers debate controversial 80% tax bill on foreign government donations to NGOs https://www.timesofisrael.com/lawmakers-debate-controversial-80-tax-bill-on-foreign-government-donations-to-ngos/ Mon, 05 May 2025 17:47:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3542195 Likud's Ariel Kallner says law will 'preserve' Israel's Jewish and democratic character; Hadash-Ta’al MK Tibi counters that it is intended to suppress Arab vote

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]]> Ministers advance bill levying 80% tax on foreign state funding of Israeli NGOs https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-vote-to-back-bill-levying-80-tax-on-foreign-state-funding-of-israeli-ngos/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:09:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3483773 Association for Civil Rights in Israel calls proposed legislation, which will also block groups from filing lawsuits in Israel, 'a direct assault on Israel's democracy'

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]]> Modern Robin Hood with a social justice mandate helps returnees on path of renewal https://www.timesofisrael.com/modern-robin-hood-with-a-social-justice-mandate-helps-returnees-on-path-of-renewal/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 09:45:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3311226 During war, Social Delivery collects unwanted surplus from retailers and offices of tech firms and disperses the goods ranging from clothes to furniture to Gaza border communities

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]]> Non-profits join forces to award microgrants for small-scale acts of kindness https://www.timesofisrael.com/non-profits-join-forces-to-award-microgrants-for-small-scale-acts-of-kindness/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:32:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3135889 Project offers grants from NIS 5,000 to NIS 20,000 for programs helping Israelis deal with war in little ways, like sending birthday cakes to displaced children

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]]> Likud bill targeting NGOs that receive foreign funding is ‘dead’ – senior US official https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-bill-targeting-ngos-that-receive-foreign-funding-dead-senior-us-official/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:17:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3025897&preview=true&preview_id=3025897 PM has ordered legislation be temporarily shelved and MK behind it says he's not giving up, but Biden aide says Washington doesn't expect it to be raised again

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]]> Why Netanyahu has put a halt to a handful of radical coalition measures – for now https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-netanyahu-has-put-a-halt-to-a-handful-of-radical-coalition-measures-for-now/ Sun, 28 May 2023 19:55:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3023299 A slew of contentious bills and a draft government resolution were all shelved, at least temporarily, on Sunday. Is Netanyahu's desire for a White House invite the driving force?

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]]> Likud bill targeting NGOs’ foreign funding shelved amid international uproar https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-bill-targeting-ngos-foreign-funding-set-to-be-shelved-amid-uproar-report/ Sat, 27 May 2023 19:56:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3022657 Proposed law that would radically limit donations to human rights groups pulled from ministerial agenda on Sunday, following outcry from allies including US, France, Germany

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