Canada revokes charitable status of Jewish National Fund

The Palestinian human rights organisation Al-Haq has applauded the Canada Revenue Agency’s decision to strip the Jewish National Fund (JNF) of Canada of its charitable status.

"JNF has a long history of funding the illegal military occupation of Palestine and seizing Palestinian land while benefiting financially from tax breaks in Canada," Al-Haq stated on X.

JNF Canada has announced its intention to challenge the tax office’s decision, calling it "incorrect and unjustified".

However, human rights groups argue that the fund contravenes Canadian charity regulations, which explicitly state that "supporting the armed forces of another country" does not qualify as charitable. 

Al-Haq also called on European and American authorities to follow suit.