Feb 18, 2011

#BDS: Knesset committee approves bill allowing Israel boycotters to be fined

"Bill calls for heavy fines to be imposed on Israeli citizens who initiate or incite boycotts against Israeli individuals, companies, factories, and organizations.

The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee approved a bill on Tuesday that calls for heavy fines to be imposed on Israeli citizens who initiate or incite boycotts against Israel, despite the Foreign Ministry's objections.
The Knesset approved an initial reading of the bill over six months ago. The bill will now move on to a first reading in the Knesset for approval. If it becomes a law, the fines would apply to anyone boycotting Israeli individuals, companies, factories, and organizations."
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1 comment:

  1. So, let me get this right, you're not allowed to boycott products--which, I believe, falls under freedom of expression and freedom of choice--in the middle easts "only true democracy?"

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