PhotoIsrael’s Parliament has struck back at the international boycott movement against the country and its settlements in the West Bank by passing a law barring entry to foreigners who have publicly supported the movement. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyAcademic groups, artists, churches and companies from many countries are boycotting or divesting from Israel, or from the occupied territories in the West Bank. The Israeli government and other critics say the boycott movement is anti-Semitic and aims to undermine Israel’s right to exist. Bezalel Smotrich, a member of the Knesset who is a co-sponsor of the bill to bar entry to boycott supporters, said: “We will now stop turning the other cheek. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyThe Reform Jewish movement opposes the expansion of settlements, but is strongly opposed to the B.D.S.

Source: New York Times March 08, 2017 01:47 UTC