A California court banned Kars4Kids ads after finding the charity misled donors about where their money goes, bad news for the well-known nonprofit and donors who thought they were helping foster kids.

• A judge ruled Kars4Kids violated false advertising laws because donations mostly fund an Orthodox Jewish group in New Jersey, not underprivileged kids in California.
• Court testimony showed 60% of the $45 million raised yearly goes to a sister group running gap-year trips to Israel, summer camps, and an adult matchmaking service.
• The same group spent $16.5 million on a building in Israel, while its only California program was giving out branded backpacks.
• Ads are blocked until Kars4Kids clearly discloses its religious ties and where the money actually goes; the charity calls the ruling flawed.
• Separately, Netanyahu bragged Israel now controls 60% of Gaza with more to come, and a Haaretz report says the ICC may seek arrest warrants for more Israeli officials.

Outlook: Other states may follow California's lead, and Kars4Kids will likely have to overhaul its ads or pull them more widely.