Watchdog group NGO Monitor criticized Executive Director Hagai El-Ad of B'Tselem, Tuesday, for imploring the United Nations Security Council, last Friday, to take "decisive international action" against Israel and making no mention of terror attacks or Palestinian Authority incitement.
In a media release, NGO Monitor said that "In order to effectively address the disproportionate and irresponsible funding for Israeli political NGOs, an ongoing dialogue with the European government donors is necessary. Instead of symbolic and punitive gestures that further polarize the discourse about political NGOs, the Israeli government and Members of Knesset should work with their counterparts in Europe to formulate clear guidelines that establish transparency in funding processes, and define the agendas and groups that are ineligible for government funding." NGO Monitor noted B'Tselem's annual average budget is approximately NIS 9 million, with more than 64% originating with foreign governments.