In the official warning released by the Charity Commission, details reveal that Mizrachi UK promoted a fundraising appeal “to provide equipment for soldiers in a foreign military”.
The warning also stated that this act of fundraising did not further the charity’s objective for public benefit.
The Commission came to the conclusive decision that using its platforms and resources to promote such a campaign was not appropriate and risked damaging its reputation.
Mizrachi UK states that its purpose is to provide vocational training to Britain’s Jewish community and other members of the public who represent the UK or Israel.
The charity outright proclaims itself as “the UK’s leading framework for religious Zionism.”
One example of the posts highlighted by the ICJP in its complaint was dated 10 July 2024, calling for donations for IDF soldiers serving in Gaza
Mizrachi UK has also hosted speakers who have sparked controversy, with one of their speakers referring to Palestinians as “devils, cruel animals not animals,” which ICJP made sure to highlight in their complaint.
Another one called on Israelis to “drown” Palestinians in Gaza “like we drowned the Pharaoh and his people in Egypt”.
“Allowing charities in the UK to fundraise for unlawful purposes and spread divisive rhetoric undermines the public’s trust in the charity sector,” said Mira Naseer, ICJP legal officer.