Published: 20 February 2016
Last updated: 4 March 2024
American diplomat's criticism was followed by similar concerns by Germany's Merkel; Netanyahu's response: legislation would promote transparency and therefore strengthens democracy.
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And see:
Merkel to Netanyahu: worried about effect of 'NGO bill' on Israeli civil society – Barak Ravid – Haaretz 17.02.16
The main argument of the Germans is that the demand for transparency is only being made of left-wing groups, not those on the right.
NGO funding bill would weaken democracy, aid BDS December 5, 2015
More revelations re funding of settlements, right-wing groups funding December 12, 2015
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