New Israeli law undermines core freedoms of expression

New Israeli law undermines core freedoms of expression

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On the evening of July 11, the Israeli Knesset passed a law that in effect prohibits its citizens from calling for cultural, academic or consumer boycotts of Israel. Under the new law, individuals or organizations urging a boycott may be sued for compensation by individuals or institutions claiming that they could be damaged by such a call. Evidence of actual damage will not be required. The law also applies to boycotts of goods produced in Israel's illegal colonies (a.k.a. "settlements") and of cultural or academic institutions in the colonies. Companies complying with such boycotts will n

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Israel is great at the game it plays - probably because it rewrites the rules to it's own advantage.

I just wanted to bring this to the attention of anyone who's interested in the Israel / Palestine conflict. This bill forces compliance with Israel's illegal policies of occupation and slow genocide.

Sadly, it won't be long until we start seeing an increase of legislation like this here in the states.

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