Since the 1960s, Israel has been constructing settlements in the West Bank, a region considered as Palestinian territory under occupation. These settlements are viewed as illegal according to international law and have been criticized by the Canadian government. Alongside the establishment of these settlements, incidents of violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians facing displacement due to settlement construction have been well-documented.
A recent investigation by CBC’s the fifth estate has revealed that Canadian charities have been indirectly supporting organizations linked to the expansion of these settlements, including those that provide assistance to the Israeli military. Despite contravening regulations governing registered Canadian charities, these donations have been accompanied by the issuance of tax receipts.
In a comprehensive breakdown of their findings, cohost Ioanna Roumeliotis discusses the implications of these charitable contributions, with critics arguing that such funding perpetuates violence, thereby jeopardizing the prospects of peace and the creation of a Palestinian state.
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