In August 2022, the Israel Military Commander in the West Bank rejected an objection challenging the military’s own decision to outlaw the groups - Addameer, Al-Haq, Bisan Center for Research and Development, Defense for Children International – Palestine (DCI-P), the Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC), and the Union of Palestinian Women’s ...

Palestinian NGOs which have been closed in recent Israeli raid may have no ability to continue operation despite the UN and European government promises to maintain their relations; hence, shut off from the outside world, experts say.

On Thursday, Israeli forces swept into the West Bank and carried out raids on the offices of seven NGOs, at least six of which the Israel's defense ministry had declared illegal last October and accused of having links with 'terrorism', namely with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).

A number of European states have issued statement and voiced “deep” concern over the recent Israeli raid and shutting seven Palestinian NGOs in the West Bank.

International organizations have condemned the recent Israeli raids on seven human rights headquarters in Ramallah and Bireh on Friday.

Nine European Union states have issued a joint statement on Tuesday to announce continuation of working with six Palestinian NGOs in rejection of Israel designation of the civil society groups as terrorist associations.