Germany Defunds Israeli NGOs Over Palestinian Right of Return
The German government recently cut funding to two Israeli human rights NGOs, Zochrot and New Profile, citing concerns over their advocacy for Palestinian rights and a one-state solution. Zochrot, which lost 25% of its budget, and New Profile, which lost approximately half, have criticized this decision as anti-Palestinian racism and a sign of unconditional support for Israel. This action follows similar defunding of Palestinian NGOs and is viewed by some as a precursor to further cuts targeting organizations critical of Israel’s actions. A German partner NGO expressed frustration over the government’s decision, highlighting the unprecedented nature of the funding cuts within their organization.
John Q. Hosedrinker