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State representatives condemn legislation from progressives as 'a ploy to demonize Jewish charities'; speaker of assembly says measure is a non-starter
Legislation aims to prohibit donations to Israelis living in the West Bank and East Jerusalem; among charities affected are Central Fund of Israel, which funds Kohelet Forum chief's salary, and Regavim movement founded by Smotrich
Legislation has been put forward at New York s state assembly which would prevent registered charities from sending tens of millions of dollars per year to help fund illegal Israeli settlements in t.