Until yesterday morning, the common view in Israel was that if the left-wing bloc tried to form a coalition government, it would need to include the Ra’am party in order to reach a majority in the Knesset. However, that option may no longer be acceptable, even for Israeli politicians who are willing to ignore Ra’am’s ties to the vehemently anti-Semitic Muslim Brotherhood.
Judge Merav Ben Ari of the Central District Court in Lod on Tuesday ordered the dissolution of the “Humanitarian Deeds” nonprofit, which is linked to the Ra’am party, and appointed a temporary receiver. This decision followed findings by the Registrar of Nonprofits at the Justice Ministry that the organization cooperated with groups designated as terrorist organizations and transferred funds to them.
The “Choosing Life” Forum of bereaved families and victims of terrorism, which conducted in-depth investigations and filed the complaint that led to the liquidation process stated, “This is a clear victory for bereaved families and for our struggle against supporters of those who murdered our children. We now expect the State Attorney’s Office to open a criminal investigation against the organization’s leaders and bring them to justice for their active assistance to the enemy.”
AFSI Insight
Israel’s security depends not only on confronting threats throughout the country, but also on exposing and shutting down the pipelines that sustain them. The court’s decision to dismantle a Ra’am-affiliated association over alleged terror financing is a stark reminder that financial networks are often the lifeblood of terrorism. This case underscores the urgent need for vigilance, transparency, and uncompromising enforcement when it comes to organizations operating under the guise of humanitarian or political activity.