charity regulator after raising money for an Israeli soldier stationed in northern Israel.
Chabad set up a fundraising page in October 2023, raising around £2,280, with £937 sent to an Israeli soldier. Over 180 complaints were made about it however, and it was later removed.
non-lethal military equipment and sent to the same soldier in Israel.
"Our Official Warning requires the charity to set things right and is a clear message to other charities to stay true to their established purposes."
Israel's war on Gaza has killed over 46,000 Palestinians and wounded over 100,000 others, decimating the enclave's infrastructure and plunging it into deep humanitarian crisis.
Several rights groups, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have found that Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide.
Chabad Lubavitch Centres admitted in a statement that it "exceeded its purposes" and is "grateful for the guidance provided by the Charity Commission to ensure that this won't happen again".
The New Arab reached out to Chabad for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
orthodox Jewish religion and education and relieve poverty and sickness.
war on Gaza, involving charities with different viewpoints on the war and has made over 40 referrals to the police.
requested the UK attorney general to remove the charity status of the Jewish National Fund, saying it was involved in funding Israeli military operations and illegal settlements.
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