12 July 2011 | US Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel
Read the Palestinian Boycott National Committees statement on the anti-boycott bill
Read the Boycott From Within statement on the anti-boycott bill
On Monday, 11 July 2011, the Israeli Knesset passed new legislation outlawing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement; a non-partisan grassroots initiative that seeks to pressure Israel to comply with international law and recognize fundamental Palestinian rights.
The bill bans all advocacy and action to boycott any Israeli companies, within Israel and the occupied Palestinian West Bank, Gaza and Jerusalem. Furthermore, any company can be awarded … Continue reading
