ICJP Files Charity Complaint Over London Synagogue's Israeli Settlement Property Event, Citing Sunday Ads
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Updated · Middle East Eye · Jun 17
ICJP Files Charity Complaint Over London Synagogue's Israeli Settlement Property Event, Citing Sunday Ads
3 articles · Updated · Middle East Eye · Jun 17
Summary
A formal complaint filed Monday asks the Charity Commission to open an urgent compliance case into Edgware United Synagogue for hosting Sunday's Great Israeli Real Estate Event.
Photos and brochures from the event advertised homes in West Bank and East Jerusalem settlements including Ma'ale Adumim, Kfar Eldad, Teneh Omarim, French Hill and Ramat Eshkol, according to ICJP and Middle East Eye.
Yvette Cooper said ministers have asked the Advertising Standards Authority to urgently investigate, saying businesses should not market property in illegal settlements on UK soil.
The ICJP also sent evidence to the Metropolitan Police, but the force is not investigating; organisers had previously denied any occupied West Bank property would be promoted.
The case adds pressure on Britain to enforce its stated policy of explicitly advising businesses against economic and financial activity in illegal settlements.