Suspicion of Terror Financing: Liquidation Petition Filed Against Association That Transferred Funds to Turkey
The Registrar of Non-Profits has filed a petition with the Haifa District Court to liquidate the Sakha'a Abu Nidal Association, suspected of transferring hundreds of thousands of shekels to corporations in Turkey without oversight, raising concerns of terror financing. The petition points to false reports, conflicts of interest, and lack of cooperation from the association.
The Registrar of Non-Profits, Attorney Shuli Avni Shoham, filed a petition with the Haifa District Court for a liquidation order against the Sakha'a Abu Nidal Association. The petition alleges that in 2023–2024, the association transferred hundreds of thousands of shekels to corporations in Turkey, claiming it was to support refugees from Syria. However, the Corporations Authority argues that the association did not provide documentation for the use of the funds, including lists of beneficiaries or receipts. It is further alleged that the association reported to the Registrar that it had no overseas activity, despite making significant transfers to Turkey. The petition noted a concern that without oversight, the funds could be used for foreign purposes, including terror financing, against the backdrop of international warnings. The investigation also raised claims of family ties and conflicts of interest: a married couple serve as the sole authorized signatories, and there are family relationships between committee members and audit committee members. The association did not provide a tax assessor's approval for overseas transfers and did not submit reports for 2025. The Registrar of Non-Profits stated that she views the deficiencies seriously, as they indicate a complete lack of oversight over public funds transferred abroad.