Palestinian welcome for the British government's warning to a fundraising organization for the occupation army.

The International Center for Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) welcomed the decision of the British Charity Commission to issue an official warning to the "Mizrahi UK" organization, following the complaint submitted by the center and its request to open an investigation into the organization's activities.

The complaint was based on two main points: the organization's involvement in fundraising for the Israeli occupation army, and its hosting of figures known for hate speech, in clear violation of the requirements of the British Commission.

After seven months of submitting the complaint, the Commission concluded its investigation and issued an official warning under Section 75A of the Charities Act 2011, and placed the organization on the red list via the Commission's website, requiring it to implement specific corrective actions before closing the case.

The investigation will remain open until the organization's trustees comply with all the required conditions.

The center confirmed that its investigation showed that "Mizrahi UK" repeatedly called for donations to Israeli soldiers involved in military operations, including providing combat equipment.

On July 10, 2024, the organization published a call for fundraising for soldiers serving in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories on its official Facebook page.

According to Section 3 of the Charities Act 2011, providing military assistance or supplies to a foreign armed force is not considered a charitable purpose, and no charity is allowed to engage in it.

The center emphasized that these activities contradict the organization's stated goals of "promoting education and leadership among Jewish youth."

ICJP also documented the organization's hosting of several figures known for hate speech, which constitutes another violation of charity obligations.

Among these figures is Yehuda Glick, a former Knesset member from the Likud party, who described the Israeli military operations in Gaza as a "divine battle requiring complete victory."

He added: "We are fighting demons, cruel animals that are not human, and cannot be justified by human rights or occupation."

Israeli journalist Sivan Rahav-Meir said in the "18Forty" podcast in July 2024: "I always knew we were facing the worst enemies and neighbors in the world."

The International Center for Justice viewed the official warning issued by the British Charity Commission as an important step towards enforcing the law and preventing the exploitation of the "charitable" status to fund military activities or promote hate speech.

The center confirmed its continued monitoring of "Mizrahi UK" activities to ensure that these violations do not recur.

The center also revealed that it has filed similar complaints against other charities operating in Britain and is awaiting the Commission's results regarding them.

Ahmed Muhtir, head of the legal department at ICJP, stated that the official warning "is clear evidence that Mizrahi UK has violated its duties as a registered charity, and its case will not be closed until all required corrective actions are completed."

He added: "This development reaffirms the center's steadfast commitment to defending the rights of Palestinians through rigorous oversight and accountability."

The statement concluded by reminding that the International Center for Justice for Palestinians is an independent institution comprising lawyers, politicians, and academics, aiming to protect the rights of Palestinians through available legal tools.