The pro-Palestinian UK-based Europal Forum group has launched a new campaign against Israel's new government to highlight its supposed racist elements. Europal Forum describes itself as "an independent and non-party political organization based in London, working to build networks throughout Europe in support of the promotion and realization of Palestinian rights", but has been designated by Israel's Defense Ministry under Israel's anti-terrorism laws over its questionable ties.
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The campaign features 25 cabinet ministers and MKs currently serving in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition, which took office in December.
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is featured in one of the adverts, which all have the slogan, "Israeli racism in quotes". Cohen is quoted as saying "Those who view themselves as Palestinian … will receive all the assistance they need from us to move to Gaza on a one-way ticket." Miri Regev is also quoted as saying Palestinians don't have national rights in Israel.
The problematic activities of the advocacy group were exposed by the Israeli right-wing watchdog group Ad Kan in a docu-drama called Hashtula. Ad Kan issued a statement on Sunday slamming the organization and Israel's lackluster response. "The civilian battlefield is not properly addressed," it said. "This campaign must be met with decision force from Israel's government. Their effort to undermine the legitimacy of Israel's existence is a real security threat that is just as grave as missile attacks on civilians.
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