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Exclusive: UK Charity Commission criticises synagogue for hosting Great Israeli Real Estate Event
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>The <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/uk" target="_blank">UK</a>'s Charity Commission has criticised trustees of the Edgware United Synagogue in London for hosting a real estate event that promoted properties in illegal <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/israel" target="_blank">Israeli</a> settlements in June, Middle East Eye can reveal.</p>
<p>The charity regulator has also decided to review a recent decision to close a compliance case on the charity. </p>
<p>The commission told MEE that "should any further concerns about the charity arise we will consider escalating our regulatory engagement".</p>
<p>MEE understands that this internal review will be conducted by a senior officer in the commission.</p>
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<figcaption>The Israeli settlement of Pisgat Zeev (foreground) in East Jerusalem and Israel's separation wall in the Palestinian town of Hzma (background) in the occupied West Bank on 7 August (AFP)</figcaption>
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