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Source: https://www.israelhayom.com/opinions/is-the-eu-done-with-the-palestinian-scam/
Is the EU Done with the Palestinian Scam?
(Israel Hayom) Dr. Shai Har-Zvi - The EU has provided millions of euros in economic support to Palestinian civilian organizations based on a standard stipulation applied to NGOs worldwide: To receive financial aid, they must have no affiliations with terrorist elements. Lately the EU has introduced an additional, legitimate stipulation: The beneficiaries of EU grants must make sure that third-party elements (such as subcontractors or workshop participants) aren't on the EU sanctions list. The Palestinians have refused to agree. They completely reject the European decision that groups such as Hamas and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine are terrorist organizations. The EU must stand strong and condition any provision of aid on the complete renunciation of terrorist affiliations - direct or indirect. This is the correct, appropriate and moral thing to do. The writer heads the intelligence branch in the Israel Ministry of Strategic Affairs.