Shuki Sadeh

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Not Just Kohelet: Exposing the NGOs that Paved the Way for Radical Right-Wing Legislation

It’s happening below the radar and has been for years: non-governmental organizations did the groundwork to advance the agendas of right-wing parties. In some of them, politicians were actively involved in drawing up plans to change the very character of the State of Israel. Members of one group visited a key Knesset committee – chaired by one of its founders – no fewer than 55 times. The fingerprints of another, which is working to turn Israel into a Halakha state, can be found all over the coalition agreements. The list of organizations goes on and on. A Shomrim investigation

August 31, 2023

The West Bank Real Estate Game: Uncovering Subsidies and Land Practices in Settlements

Property buyers in sought-after settlements pay full price, while developers enjoy state-subsidized land in less desirable areas.

August 3, 2023

Shomrim Exclusive: Kohelet’s Fingerprints Are All Over the Expanded Power of the Ministry of National Security

A document written in conjunction with the Shiloh Policy Forum, founded by the Kohelet Policy Forum, includes clauses that are remarkably similar to the demands made by Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich during coalition negotiations. The document was allegedly signed by former top IDF and police officers, but some of them now have reservations. Amos Yadlin claims that he never signed the document, even though his name appears on it. Amos Gilad: I made a mistake. A Shomrim expose in conjunction with TheMarker

January 23, 2023

Kohelet Funded Policy Papers Designed to Help Nir Barkat become Prime Minister

Over the course of around two years, the Forum for National Challenges published five policy papers. According to one insider, the goal of the Forum was to lay the groundwork for Nir Barkat to launch a campaign to become the leader of the Likud party – and then prime minister. Legal experts are divided over whether policy papers can be considered political donations, which must be reported to the State Comptroller. Kohelet in response: We are grateful for the exposure you’re giving our research and activity. A Shomrim exclusive, also published in TheMarker

February 9, 2023

Kohelet’s Tentacles: How the Most Influential Right-Wing Body in Israel Developed a Network of NGOs

From settlements to education, from unions to immigration: the Kohelet Policy Forum, viewed as the most influential right-wing body in Israel, has spread its wings over many NGOs and associations. It funds some of them directly, cooperates with others – and shares many of the same officials. In most cases, the websites of these organizations downplay their connection to the Forum. Kohelet, in response: These are completely independent organizations. A Shomrim exposé

February 2, 2023

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