Nonbinding resolution a stepping stone to harsher and more brazenly unconstitutional legislation to penalize BDS.
— Read on electronicintifada.net/blogs/josh-ruebner/us-house-representatives-condemns-boycotts-palestinian-rights
Tag: BDS
Tlaib-Omar congressional trip to Palestine is a nightmare for Netanyahu
Comment: Whether or not Netanyahu allows the trip, it will open a debate around BDS and unacceptable Israeli policies, and will cause Israel significant diplomatic damage, writes Rami Khouri.
— Read on www.alaraby.co.uk/english/comment/2019/7/19/tlaib-omar-congressional-trip-to-palestine-a-nightmare-for-netanyahu
German Bank Closes Account of Jewish Voices for Peace Over BDS Support
Shir Hever discusses the bank’s decision to close Jewish Voice for a Just Peace in the Middle East’s bank account. This is the second time since Hitler that a Jewish account was closed, this time because of pressure from Israel to block the boycott and divestment movement
— Read on therealnews.com/stories/german-bank-closes-account-of-jewish-voices-for-peace-over-bds-support
BDS under fire: Where in United States can you boycott Israel?
Israel’s backers have pushed US states to adopt laws banning BDS. So far, Texas and Florida are taking lead
— Read on www.middleeasteye.net/news/US-states-anti-Israel-boycott-legislation-BDS-map-palestine
Ilan Pappe admits that BDS was not initiated by a “call” from Palestinian Civil Society
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjPJSvTezSo A Palestinian activist and scholar, Ruba Salih, who is chairing a session tries to correct Ilan Pappé at one point, saying: “Well the Palestinains launched BDS in 2005.” “Yes, yes,” replies Pappé. He makes a face which shows that he knows that what is being said is not true. “Not really, but yes. OK.…
— Read on engageonline.wordpress.com/2016/08/28/ilan-pappe-admits-that-bds-was-not-initiated-by-a-call-from-palestinian-civil-society/
Miko Peled: From Israeli Zionist to Palestinian defender
Miko Peled: From Israeli Zionist to Palestinian defender – Middle East Monitor
— Read on www.middleeastmonitor.com/20170319-miko-peled-from-israeli-zionist-to-palestinian-defender/
The Lobby – USA
Combatting Anti-Semitism: Washington Goes to War for World Jewry
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— Read on ahtribune.com/us/israelgate/3080-world-jewry.html