Australian charity funnelling millions in donations directly to Israeli soldiers: Report

An Australian charity, United Israel Appeal (UIA) Australia, reportedly funneled nearly $29 million in donations in 2024 to an Israeli organization called Keren Hayesod. This organization describes itself as a pillar of the state of Israel and supports national priorities, including a program for diaspora Jews who enlist in the Israeli army. Financial disclosures indicate that since 2013, UIA has sent almost $300 million in tax-free donations from Australians to Keren Hayesod. The report raises questions about how funding soldiers aligns with the charity's stated humanitarian mission of relieving persecution and hardship.