Mr. Lauder said he differentiated between those critical of Israel’s policies and those who questioned the existence of the state of Israel.

“I think everybody has a right to disagree with Israel’s policies and what they’re doing,” he said, though he added that he was uncomfortable with the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement.
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