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New York State Assembly Passes Anti-BDS Resolution


(JNS.org) The New York State Assembly passed a resolution on June 18 rejecting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. The resolution, co-sponsored by 75 members of the 150-seat body, rejects BDS activities that "undermine efforts to achieve a negotiated two-state solution and the right of Israelis and Palestinians to self-determination." The resolution also recognizes Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state and says the U.S. and Israel share "a common bond rooted in the values of freedom, democracy, and equal rights." State legislatures in Indiana and Tennessee also recently passed resolutions condemning BDS.
2015-06-26 00:00:00
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