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Countries: Israel

    Foreign Influence Registration Laws and Civil Society

    April 16, 2024

    This report develops a typology of salient features of foreign influence registration laws and then shares key recommendations for substantive arguments against overbroad foreign influence registration laws and potential response strategies.

    FARA’s Double Life Abroad

    October 21, 2023

    Around the world, governments are constraining civil society and dissent. A common tactic of these governments is to enact legislation targeting civil society groups that receive international funding.

    Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance: COVID-19 and Elections

    April 4, 2020

    The Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) is maintaining a list of the current elections schedule and plans during the COVID-19 pandemic response, as reported by electoral management bodies and news media across the world. Their list is not comprehensive but represents a snapshot of decisions and events across the globe.

    For Autocrats, and Others, Coronavirus Is a Chance to Grab Even More Power

    March 30, 2020

    This New York Times article looks at leaders around the world who have passed emergency decrees and legislation expanding their reach during the pandemic. Will they ever relinquish them? This article looks at the history of emergency responses and what is happening now.

    COVID-19, Information Problems, and Digital Surveillance

    March 20, 2020

    In this piece for the Center for Global Development, ICNL Alliance Advisory Council Member Michael Pisa discusses how the use of digital tools to monitor the coronavirus spread raises serious questions about governments continuing to use these surveillance tools for other purposes after the crisis.

    Future Trend Report: Emerging Technology

    February 25, 2020

    This briefing explores the trends in emerging digital technology most likely to shape civic space, and opportunities for civil society advocates to mitigate and capitalize on the changes ahead. It is one in a series commissioned by ICNL as a part of its Civic Space 2040 initiative to help inform civic space advocates about the opportunities and challenges ahead.

    Future Trend Report: Climate Change

    February 25, 2020

    This briefing explores how states’ responses to the climate crisis over the next two decades will affect civic space for a range of established and new civic actors. It is one in a series commissioned by ICNL as a part of its Civic Space 2040 initiative to help inform civic space advocates about the opportunities and challenges ahead.

    Law on disclosure requirements for recipients of support from a foreign political entity (Amendment)

    August 8, 2016

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    Shackled Freedoms: What Space for Civil Society in the EuroMed?

    April 30, 2016

    This report follows the seminar about “Combatting the shrinking of civil society space”, organized by EuroMed Rights, 22-24 April 2016, in Brussels.

    Legislative Principles for a New Law of Associations (Amutot)

    April 3, 2014

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    The Right to Freedom of Assembly in the Euro-Mediterranean Region

    November 26, 2013

    This 2013 study by the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network examines the legislative framework that enshrines the right to assembly in 13 different countries in the Euro-Mediterranean region and the EU: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

    Take Back the Streets

    October 1, 2013

    This 2013 report by the International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations (INCLO) report examines protest case studies from the United States, Israel, Canada, Argentina, Egypt, Hungary, Kenya, South Africa and the United Kingdom, reflecting on several specific topics.

    Guidelines for a Model Foundations Law in the MENA region

    May 1, 2013

    In recent years, the Arab region has seen a steady increase in the number of foundations and witnessed increased engagement of corporate philanthropy in support of social/economic initiatives.

    European Court of Justice rejects NGO foreign funding case

    January 2, 2013

    PUBLISHED: JANUARY 2, 2013 The European Union Court of Justice (ECJ) recently rejected a lawsuit concerning European Union (EU) funding for NGOs. The dismissal of […]

    Law on Disclosure Requirements for Recipients of Support from a Foreign State Entity

    November 13, 2012

    Funding from Foreign State Entities Law: Statute Book 5771 -2011 2 March 2011 Law on Disclosure Requirements for Recipients of Support from a Foreign State […]

    Law Preventing Harm to the State of Israel by Means of Boycott

    November 13, 2012

    Law Preventing Harm to the State of Israel by Means of Boycott – 2011 1. Definition: 1. In this bill, “a boycott against the State […]

    Technical Explanation of the Convention between the United States and Israel with Respect to Taxes on Income

    November 5, 2012

    TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OP THE CONVENTION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL WITH RESPECT TO […]

    Convention Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the State of Israel With Respect to Taxes on Income

    November 5, 2012

    CONVENTION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON INCOME GENERAL […]

    Value Added Tax Law

    November 5, 2012

    Disclaimer : The Following is an unofficial translation, and not necessarily an updated one. The binding version is the official Hebrew text. Re aders are […]

    Companies Law

    November 5, 2012

    Disclaimer : The Following is an unofficial translation, and not necessarily an updated one. The binding version is the official Hebrew text. Re aders are […]

    Income Tax Ordinance

    November 5, 2012

    Disclaimer : The Following is an unofficial translation, and not necessarily an updated one. The binding version is the official Hebrew text. Re aders are […]

    UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Issues Statement on NGO Restrictions

    April 25, 2012

    PUBLISHED: APRIL 25, 2012 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay expressed deep concern about recent moves in a number of countries, including Egypt, […]

    Update: Israeli Foreign Funding Bill

    December 2, 2011

    PUBLISHED: DECEMBER 2, 2011 On November 30, 2011, Members of the Israeli Knesset released a bill affecting the foreign funding of Israeli civil society organizations. The bill […]

    Law of Associations_11th Amendment

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Amutot Law

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    In-Depth Audit of Non-Profit Organizations

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    In-Depth Audit — Non-Profit Organizations

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Requirements for Certification of Proper Management

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Criteria for In-Depth Audits

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Criteria for Preliminary Audit of Non-Profit Organizations for the Purpose of Issuing Certification of Proper Management

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Criteria for the Refusal of a Request for Certification of Proper Management

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Instructions for Auditors of Non-Profit Organizations

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Israel’s Ministerial Committee approves bills targeting foreign funding of civil society

    November 15, 2011

    PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 15, 2011 On November 13, 2011, Israel’s Ministerial Committee on Legislation approved two bills targeting foreign funding of civil society organizations. The Akunis bill precludes […]

    Knesset members introduce restrictive bill in Israel

    May 3, 2010

    PUBLISHED: MAY 3, 2010 On April 28th, 19 Knesset members from both the coalition and opposition introduced a bill that would forbid the registration of […]

    Terrorism and Development: Using Social and Economic Development to Inhibit a Resurgence of Terrorism

    September 1, 2003

    The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 6, Issue 1, September 2003 By Kim Cragin and Peter Chalk. Santa Monica, Calif.: RAND, 2003. 42 pp. […]

    Country Reports: Middle East and North Africa

    September 1, 2001

    The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 4, Issue 1, September 2001 Egypt Saad Eddin Ibrahim’s case has cooled down in the summer heat* Things […]

    The Government of Israel’s Control of NGOs: Legal Dilemmas and Structural Constraints

    December 1, 2000

      The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 3, Issue 2, December 2000 By Nitza Nachmias, Department of Political Science, University of Haifa and Amiram […]

    Country Reports: Middle East and North Africa

    December 1, 2000

    The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 3, Issue 2, December 2000 Bahrain New Directory of Organizations in Bahrain Gulf Global Consultancy announces the publication […]

    Country Reports: Middle East and North Africa

    December 1, 1999

    The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 2, Issue 2, December 1999 Iran The Budget for 1999/2000, which was approved by Parliament on 2 February […]