Comments on: New Israel Fund’s emergency grants

By: Peter Hersh

Peter Hersh — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:59:24 +0000

When I read the article I thought it a little strange that NIF took credit for 5 emergency grants but only told us about 3. So Liam and Irving why have you not told us that grantee 4 is B’Tselem?

Yes B’Tselem, the body whose sole purpose in life is to critique and thus hamper Israel’s defensive operations. As a nod to the appreciation Israelis have for B’Tselem’s efforts, NIF has also designated emergency funds for extra security at B’Tselem’s offices (not kidding).

I have not yet found out about number five, Liam or Irving are you prepared to tell us ?

By: Irving Wallach

Irving Wallach — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:52:42 +0000

NIF only funds Israeli organisations, run by Israelis and registered with the Israeli government. These emergency grants benefit Israelis under fire. Irving Wallach, President NIF Australia.

By: Lynne Newington

Lynne Newington — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:13:15 +0000

In reply to David. I too would like to know the basis of your accusations if you don't mind David. Off line if you like, through Admin. so as to not scandalize, which no-one needs at this point in time and joint effort.

By: Liam

Liam — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:04:37 +0000

David, how could you possibly say that providing counselling services to Russian-speaking Israelis living under rocket fire is hostile to the government? This is *supporting* the government’s efforts to protect its citizens.

By: David

David — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 07:11:09 +0000

NIF works AGAINST the interests of Israel and the Israeli government.
Very deceptive and its funds have been suspected of going to organisations hostile to Israeli interests.