World · 10 June 2026

UK charities gave £28m to illegal Israeli settlements

Millions of pounds from UK charities have gone to Israeli settlements, which are illegal under international law and impede peace. An MP says 32 charities in England and Wales donated at least £28m, leading the foreign secretary to order a Charity Commission investigation. Taxpayers may have subsidised these settlements by £5.6m if gift aid was claimed on the donations.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 June 2026 at 8:55

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