Cabinet gives Diaspora Affairs Ministry responsibility for registering global NGOs providing aid to Palestinians

By Lazar Berman

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9 December 2024, 4:39 pm

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Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Boys sit on a cart with humanitarian aid packages provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in central Gaza City on August 27, 2024. (Omar Al-Qattaa / AFP)

According to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, the cabinet approves a National Security Council proposal giving the Diaspora Affairs Ministry responsibility for registering international NGOs focused on providing welfare to Palestinians.

Responsibility had previously rested with the Social Affairs Ministry.

The statement says that the Diaspora Affairs Ministry, heading an inter-ministerial team, will now have the tools to determine if an NGO calls for boycotts against Israel or works to delegitimize the state in other ways.

Those approved can register and receive work visas for foreign employees.