Fact-Check: Did The Jerusalem Post Ever Crown FIDF?
FIDF credits The Jerusalem Post for a ranking that may never have existed.
On its official website, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) prominently features a badge claiming it is one of the “Top 3 Jewish Charities,” attributed to The Jerusalem Post. This designation appears alongside other credibility markers, such as a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and platinum transparency status from Candid, suggesting a strong endorsement from one of Israel’s leading English-language news outlets. The badge is presented without context or citation, implying that The Jerusalem Post has recently or officially named FIDF as a top-tier Jewish charity.
However, after conducting a thorough search of The Jerusalem Post’s publicly available archives and online content, we were unable to find any article, editorial, ranking, or press release that supports this claim. There is no evidence of a published list in which FIDF is ranked among the top three Jewish charities, nor any documentation that such a title was awarded. The absence of such material raises questions about the origin of the designation and why it continues to be used prominently in FIDF’s promotional materials.
To be clear, this does not necessarily mean that The Jerusalem Post never issued such recognition. It is possible that the designation was made at some point in the past, through a print edition, newsletter, or now-archived page not easily accessible through standard search methods. We are continuing to investigate and verify whether The Jerusalem Post ever granted FIDF this title. That said, given the recent controversy detailed in Ynet's investigation, which exposed serious concerns over financial management, internal culture, and donor misrepresentation, it is not unreasonable to question whether this claim is another example of the organization misleading donors.
If any loyal reader, former staff member, or media professional has information or documentation about this alleged designation, we invite you to reach out. Your insight could help clarify the record and ensure our reporting remains accurate, transparent, and fully informed.
