Charity commission investigating UK charities funding illegal Israeli settlements

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The UK Charity Commission has launched a major inquiry into eight British charities that have sent donations to illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied West Bank. The commission will examine whether the charities are using the funds for “legitimate charitable purposes” after receiving “serious allegations” about multiple charities. The specific charities have not been named. However, this announcement comes after a Declassified UK investigation, which revealed how Israeli group Shivat Zion offered to help British citizens move to “awesome” illegal settlements. According to Declassified: Shivat Zion told supporters it could benefit from UK Gift Aid, by directing donations via a separate…

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Calls to permanently pedestrianise central Belfast following festival success

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Campaigners have called on north of Ireland infrastructure minister Liz Kimmins to ensure Belfast stays a walkable city. The demand comes after pedestrianisation of the city centre has proved a huge success during a major festival. The north’s largest city is currently hosting the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time. The event is the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture. It is likely that over one million people will visit Belfast throughout the Fleadh, and they have been able to enjoy the festival’s cultural hub unimpeded thanks to the removal of traffic. As part of a petition…

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