London, 20th November 2025 – The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) welcomes the Charity Commission’s decision to issue an Official Warning to Mizrachi UK, following ICJP’s formal complaint and request for an investigation into the organisation to be carried out. The ICJP submitted this complaint on two grounds: that Mizrachi UK engaged in fundraising for the Israeli military, and that it hosted speakers promoting hate-speech, both of which constitute breaches of the Commission’s requirements.
Within seven months of ICJP’s submission, the Charity Commission provided feedback on its investigation and formally issued Mizrachi UK with an Official Warning under section 75A of the Charities Act 2011. Mizrachi UK has been red flagged on the Charity Commission’s website and must implement specific corrective actions. The case will remain open until the trustees complete the required remedial actions and demonstrate full compliance.
ICJP’s investigation showed that Mizrachi UK repeatedly solicited funds for active members of the Israeli military and for combat equipment. On 10th July 2024, the charity posted on its public Facebook page soliciting donations for Israeli soldiers proven to be serving in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territory. Under Section 3 of the Charities Act 2011, providing aid or military supplies to a foreign armed force is not a charitable purpose and no charity can legally undertake this activity. ICJP emphasised that these activities directly contradict Mizrachi UK’s stated purpose of fostering education and leadership amongst Jewish youth.
ICJP also investigated how Mizrachi UK has hosted speakers known for hate speech; platforming such rhetoric through a UK charitable organisation can undermine the obligations of charities under the Commission.
Yehuda Glick, a former Likud Knesset member, described Israel’s military operations in Gaza as a “battle of God requiring total complete victory” and stated, “we are fighting against devils, cruel animals not human beings. No excuses of occupation or human rights stands behind them.”
Similarly, Sivan Rahav-Meir, an Israeli journalist, while speaking on the ‘18Forty’ podcast in July 2024 stated, “I always knew we have the worst enemies and worst neighbours in the world. I always knew the Palestinians, people in Gaza, they support terror…Every piece of land you give them becomes the homeland of terror, unfortunately.”
ICJP welcomes the Charity Commission’s action as an important step in upholding the law and ensuring that charities do not exploit their status to fund military activity or promote hate speech. ICJP continues to call for rigorous oversight of Mizrachi UK’s activities.
ICJP has submitted similar complaints with regards to other charities operating in the UK and are awaiting the Commission’s outcome.
Mutahir Ahmed, ICJP’s Head of Legal, said:
“The Charity Commission’s Official Warning is a clear signal that Mizrachi UK breached its duties as a registered charity. The case remains open until it completes all required remedial actions.
This development underscores ICJP’s unwavering commitment to defending Palestinian human rights through rigorous scrutiny and accountability. We will continue to challenge actions or rhetoric that endanger or dehumanise Palestinians, guided by the principle that their rights and dignity must be protected equally.
Human rights protection is not optional – it is a legal and moral obligation.”
ENDS
Notes to Editors:
- The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians is an independent organisation of lawyers, politicians and academics who support the rights of Palestinians and aim to protect their rights through the law.
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