Activists say the decision is an attempt to silence human rights organizations; Jerusalem says NGOs are linked to PFLP

Defense official says given intel showing ties between PFLP terror group and Palestinian organizations, doubles down on the allegation -- but refuses to release evidence to public

State Department says US was not informed of move ahead of time, appears to join others casting doubt on Jerusalem's stance that rights organizations served as fronts for terror

In Washington, progressive members of Congress condemn decision, while PA slams 'libelous slander'; UN and EU question Israeli claim that civil society groups were fronts for PFLP

Israel accuses them of being fronts for the PFLP; Al-Haq, Al-Dameer and other prominent nonprofits deny charges, say Israel trying to silence criticism

Khalida Jarrar, in prison for membership in a terror group, is told she won't be let out for burial of 31-year-old daughter who died of heart attack; Joint List MK: 'A disgrace'

West Bank court frees 12 activists jailed for organizing anti-corruption rally in Ramallah after outcry from civil society organizations and rights groups