Despite the law’s virtual confirmation of Israel as a racialized apartheid state, the United States has been steadfast in their support for the occupying regime. This movement is a global campaign fighting to end international ties with the State of Israel until it meets its obligations under international law. The BDS movement was inspired by the 20th century movement to end South African apartheid. We call upon Cornell’s administration to divest its endowment pool from companies complicit in the morally reprehensible human rights violations in Palestine. Our campaign has taken hold with communities across campus, which underscores the unifying belief and support that we hold in the basic human rights for the people of Palestine.

Source: Daily Sun February 27, 2019 04:41 UTC