On Wednesday 03 November, Sabeel joined a number of Christian clergy and organizations in visiting the six Palestinian civil society organizations designated as “terrorist” groups by the Israeli government last month. During the meeting at the Al-Haq office in Ramallah, directors and staff from the six organizations expressed their appreciation for the solidarity shown by churches and Christian groups around the world.
On 22 October, the Israeli Defense Minister claimed that a secret dossier proved the organizations’ links to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). However, news outlets, based on the feedback from international diplomats who have been briefed by Israel on the background of its decision, have reported that the dossier does not contain any evidence of this claim.
The six organizations are: Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association; Al-Haq; Defense for Children International – Palestine; Union of Agricultural Work Committees; Bisan Center for Research and Development; and the Union of Palestinian Women’s Committees.