UK charity raising money for Israeli soldiers fighting in Gaza

The UK’s Charity Commission has been urged to investigate a British charity raising money for Israeli soldiers fighting in Gaza.

The charity, the UK Friends of the Association for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers (UK-AWIS), is asking for donations to support forces taking part in Operation Swords of Iron, the Israeli military’s codename for its war against Hamas.

Pro-Palestinian campaign groups and charities fundraising to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza have raised questions as to whether that cause could be considered a charitable endeavour given the scale of civilian casualties inflicted by Israeli forces.

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UK charity is fundraising for Israeli soldiers fighting in Gaza