Blog Archives
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The Amutot (Non-Profit Organizations) Law
December 17, 2013
Bill to Amend the Income Tax Ordinance (Support of Israeli NGOs by Foreign Political Entities) – 2013 Tabled by: … Read more
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Bill on Foreign Funding of NGOs – Hybrid Version
December 18, 2011
This bill combines the prior two NGO foreign funding bills put forward by MKs Ofir Akunis and Fania Kirshenbaum into one larger bill, which divides NGOs receiving funding from foreign state entities into three categories and seeks to restrict this funding.
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Law to Prevent Infiltration
November 21, 2011
Seeks to deter asylum seekers and refugees by using draconian arrest measures. The bill also sets a 5-15 year prison sentence on those who offer medical or legal aid to refugees.
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Restricting Public Petitions to the High Court of Justice
November 20, 2011
This bill seeks to limit the ability of human rights organizations to file petitions to the High Court, by restricting “public petitioners” – organizations that file petitions against state authorities even though they are not directly harmed in the case.
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Prohibition of Support from a Foreign State Entity
November 9, 2011
“Political organizations” would be allowed to accept donations from a “foreign state entity” not exceeding 20,000 NIS per year.
