Meretz decries ‘unilateral steps’ in West Bank, says they undermine government; Labor says it was left out of key decisions

Public Security Minister Barlev says he has not seen any materials tying the six groups to the PFLP terror group, as claimed by Defense Minister Gantz

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

'There are implications here for human rights and democracy,' says Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, who heads the left-wing party; Yamina's Shaked hails Gantz for move

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

Nephew of president who made peace with Israel acts as unofficial leader for dialogue with el-Sisi administration, elder statesman in Washington amid warming ties

Washington withholds $130 million of $300 million after rights groups, lawmaker backlash; State Dept. says money preserves security engagement critical to Mideast stability