A new report from Israel National News alleges Iran’s authoritarian regime has a powerful, secret ally – George Soros and his network of Open Society Foundations. (Israel National News)
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif said Sunday that the Iranian government has worked closely with billionaire George Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF) organization.
Zarif made the remarks in response to questions raised in the Iranian parliament. According to Zarif, the activity began before he entered his current position, and he boasted that he had succeeded in “keeping the activity organized.”
OSF has funded a number of far-left organizations in Israel which seek to change the policy of Israel’s government.
According to NGO Monitor, among the top beneficiaries of OSF funding is Human Rights Watch, which has been criticized for targeting, and falsely libeling, the state of Israel. Another is J Street, which describes itself as “pro-Israel” but has been termed anti-Israel by others for, among other things, welcoming proponents of a boycott on Israel at its national conference and honoring IDF soldiers who refused orders.
Other prominent anti-Israeli organizations, like B’Tselem, receive OSF funds. B’Tselem is known for exaggerating Arab civilian casualty figures.
A leaked document reveals one of OSF’s goals is to end the so-called Israeli occupation.