Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) accused of delegitimizing Israel, calling for boycotts, and having ties to terrorist organizations: Inside the damning report that led to the denial of registration for the French, Belgian, Dutch, and Spanish branches.

In December 2025, the Israeli government released a consolidated 25-page report that delivers a scathing critique of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Prepared under Government Resolution 2542, the document justifies the rejection of registration applications from the four main operational branches: MSF France, MSF Belgium, Artsen zonder Grenzen (Netherlands), and Médicos Sin Fronteras (Spain).

Israeli authorities claim these branches have abandoned humanitarian neutrality, instead promoting an extreme anti-Israel political narrative that repeatedly accuses the Jewish state of “genocide,” “ethnic cleansing,” and “crimes against humanity.”

Background: Government Resolution 2542 and the Registration Process

Introduced to regulate foreign organizations operating in Israel, Resolution 2542 imposes strict registration requirements. NGOs must submit full staff lists (including Palestinian employees) and prove they do not engage in political activities hostile to the State of Israel.

The four MSF branches applied between June and July 2025. All were denied following review by Israel’s Inter-Ministerial Team, which cited serious violations of the guidelines (particularly sections 7.1).

Key Accusations in the Israeli Report

1. Systematic Delegitimization of Israel

The report highlights a deliberate campaign that goes far beyond legitimate criticism. MSF routinely uses terms such as “genocidal war,” “genocide,” “systematic extermination,” and “Ethnic cleansing” to describe Israel’s actions in Gaza.

Examples from official MSF statements:

•  MSF France (September 5, 2025): “MSF denounces the genocidal war waged against the Palestinian population, marked by mass killings, the systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure, a deliberate siege and famine, as well as the forced displacement of the population, described as ethnic cleansing.”

•  MSF Belgium (June 16, 2025): “The war waged by Israel against the population of Gaza is a genocidal war.”

•  MSF Netherlands (September 18, 2025): “Stop the genocide… The only witnesses to their genocidal campaign are deliberately targeted.”

•  MSF Spain (December 8, 2025): “The genocide in Gaza has been carried out not only through killings, detentions, and direct attacks, but also through the systematic destruction of infrastructure and the denial of means of survival.”

According to the report, these accusations aim to strip Israel of international legitimacy and fuel boycott and isolation campaigns.

2. Calls for Boycott and Arms Embargo – Links to BDS

MSF France is singled out for explicit calls to halt French arms deliveries to Israel, aligning with BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) campaigns.

Example:

•  “MSF calls on France to ensure that no French weapons or ammunition are used by the Israeli army in its genocidal war in Gaza.”

The report also cites “Braderie pour Gaza” fundraising events in Paris (2024) organized by BDS France with visible MSF France support, including stands featuring pro-Palestinian symbols.

3. Alleged Ties to Terrorist Organizations

The report claims MSF Belgium employed individuals linked to designated terrorist groups:

•  Fadi Al-Wadiya, a Gaza-based MSF employee, identified as a senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative and rocket expert (corroborated by an Israel Defense Forces statement).

•  Mahmoud Abunejeila, referenced in MSF reports, who publicly expressed support for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).

These cases, the report argues, suggest a risk of terrorist infiltration or manipulation of humanitarian operations.

4. Denial of Israel’s Democratic and Jewish Character

MSF Belgium’s February 2025 report “Inflicting Harm and Denying Care” is cited for framing Israel as an oppressive, colonial state guilty of “apartheid,” “systemic oppression,” and “collective punishment.”

Excerpts:

•  “Obstacles to Palestinian access to healthcare… are part of a wider system of collective punishment imposed by Israel.”

•  “This surge in violence is… part of a long history of systemic oppression and colonization by Israel.”

5. Funding and Political Statements by Leadership

Despite near-total reliance on private donations (98–99% for France, 99% for Spain, 99.6% for Netherlands), the report argues this financial independence does not mitigate the branches’ extreme politicization.

Senior MSF officials have gone beyond humanitarian commentary:

•  MSF France’s CEO called the Gaza siege “collective punishment” and “acts constituting war crimes and genocide.”

•  MSF Netherlands’ General Director participated in boycott rallies.

Conclusion: Rejection Upheld on Security and Neutrality Grounds

The Israeli report concludes that Médecins Sans Frontières fails to meet the neutrality and impartiality standards required of humanitarian organizations operating in Israel. The registration denials—and potential expulsion of foreign staff—are framed as necessary measures to protect national security from perceived hostile activities.

Dated December 2025, the 25-page document has sparked intense international debate over the boundaries of humanitarian advocacy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Keywords: Médecins Sans Frontières Israel, MSF registration denied, Gaza genocide accusations, MSF BDS boycott, MSF terrorism links, Israeli government report 2025

The Joodse Canon: The History and Jewish Contributions to the Netherlands Over More Than 700 Years

The Joodse Canon (Dutch Jewish Canon) traces the rich and continuous history of Jews in the Netherlands from the Middle Ages to the present day. This project highlights their cultural, economic, and social contributions as well as their resilience in the face of persecution. Discover in this article the key periods, emblematic figures, and recurring themes of this remarkable history.

What is the Joodse Canon?

The Joodse Canon is a historical and educational project that documents over seven centuries of Jewish presence in the Netherlands. Initiated by organisations such as the Joods Maatschappelijk Werk (Jewish Social Service, founded in 1946) and the educational centre Crescas, it aims to celebrate the contributions of the Sephardic and Ashkenazi communities to Dutch society.

Organised chronologically by century, this “canon” emphasises the gradual integration of Jews, their role in the Dutch Golden Age, and their reconstruction after the Shoah. It reminds us that Jews, though always a small minority, have profoundly shaped Dutch history in the areas of tolerance, innovation, and culture.

Majestic interior of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, symbol of the Dutch Jewish Golden Age

The Major Periods of Dutch Jewish History

The Middle Ages and the 17th Century: The Arrival of the “New Jews” and the Golden Age

Jewish presence dates back to 1295 with the Jodenstraat (Jews’ Street) in Maastricht. The 17th century marked a turning point with the massive arrival of Portuguese Jews fleeing the Inquisition and Ashkenazi Jews from Eastern Europe.

Key moments include:

• 1615 → Founding of the Santa Companhia de Dotar Orphas e Donzellas (aid for orphan girls).
• 1616 → Establishment of the Talmud Torah.
• 1656 → Excommunication (herem) of Baruch Spinoza, the philosopher who laid the foundations of modern rationalism.
• 1675 → Inauguration of the magnificent Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, a symbol of tolerance.

This period also saw the development of the silk industry (1644), the diamond trade, and international philanthropy.

Portrait of Baruch Spinoza, an emblematic figure of the 17th-century Netherlands

18th and 19th Centuries: Expansion, Stability, and Emancipation

The 18th century was characterised by community expansion (synagogues in Rotterdam, luxurious residences along the Amstel). The 19th century brought full integration:

• 1796 → Emancipation decree.
• 1817 → Obligation to learn Dutch.
• 1860 → Michel Henri Godefroi, the first Jewish minister.
• 1894 → Founding of the General Dutch Diamond Workers’ Union, an economic pillar.

The arrival of Eastern European Jews (Ostjuden) further enriched the community.

20th Century: A Century of Extremes and Reconstruction

The 20th century alternated between immigration, persecution, and rebirth:

• 1933–1939 → Influx of German refugees.
• 1941–1945 → Shoah, with the Westerbork camp, the Jewish Council, and the tragedy of Anne Frank.
• Post-1945 → Return of survivors, creation of Joods Maatschappelijk Werk, and celebration of the State of Israel (1948).

Anne Frank’s room in Amsterdam, a universal symbol of the Shoah

The Portuguese Beth Haim Cemetery in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, one of the oldest in Western Europe

Today, the community remains vibrant with modern institutions such as the Jewish Cultural Quarter in Amsterdam.

Emblematic Figures and Recurring Themes

Among the most prominent figures:

• Spinoza
• Saul Levi Morteira
• Isaac de Pinto
• Anne Frank
• Jacob Soetendorp

The dominant themes include:

• Cultural contributions → Synagogues, Hebrew printing, music.
• Economic contributions → Diamond, industry, finance.
• Social resilience → Philanthropy, education, political integration.
• Survival through trials → Emancipation, Shoah, contemporary renaissance.

Why the Joodse Canon Remains Relevant Today

This canon reminds us that Jewish history is inseparable from Dutch identity: tolerance, innovation, and human rights are its direct fruits. In a global context of rising antisemitism, it calls for the preservation of this collective memory.

For more information, visit the official website: https://joodsecanon.nl.

The history of Jews in the Netherlands, their contributions, and the Joodse Canon together form a timeless source of inspiration.

Barcelona Launches EMET – Truth Foundation to Address Rise in Antisemitism

Former French Prime Minister Manuel Valls and senior Spanish political and civic figures attend the foundation’s inaugural event in Barcelona.

PRESS CALL

Barcelona will host the official launch of EMET – Truth Foundation, a new initiative dedicated to addressing antisemitism and promoting democratic values, at an event bringing together political leaders, historians, and representatives of Jewish institutions.

Among the participants are Manuel Valls, former Prime Minister of France; Xavier Trias, former Mayor of Barcelona; Gabriel Colomé, Senator in the Spanish Parliament; and historian Adrià Fortet.

The event is organized in collaboration with the Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain and the Jewish Community of Barcelona.

Event Details

• Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
• Time: 19:00
• Venue: Saló del Tinell, Plaça del Rei s/n
• City: Barcelona
• Media check-in: From 18:45

Press contact:

Ofer Laszewicki Rubin

📞 +34 634 427 125

📧 Press@fundacionemetverdad.com

Background

The launch takes place amid a reported increase in antisemitic incidents in Catalonia and other parts of Spain following the Hamas attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023. Jewish communities and civil society organizations have raised concerns regarding public discourse, security, and the protection of cultural and historical sites.

Recent incidents — including harassment directed at individuals and businesses identified as Jewish, the circulation of a mapping initiative by GoGo Carto, and the desecration of the Jewish cemetery of Les Corts in Barcelona — have intensified discussion around antisemitism, hate speech, and social cohesion.

About EMET – Truth Foundation

EMET – Truth Foundation is a pluralistic and independent initiative focused on combating antisemitism and fostering coexistence. Its activities will include:

• educational and awareness programs,
• cultural and civic dialogue initiatives,
• documentation and research,
• and cooperation with public and private institutions.

The foundation aims to contribute to the strengthening of democratic values and to the prevention of discrimination in all its forms.

Program

The inaugural event will feature:

• presentations by the foundation’s trustees outlining its objectives and strategic priorities,
• contributions from partner institutions,
• and testimonies addressing the impact of antisemitism on individuals and communities