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Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (view source)
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'''Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions,''' ('''BDS''') are the triple threat, typically by [[liberal]] politicians, academia and businesses, against the [[Israel|State of Israel]]. It opposes Israel's existence as a whole.<ref name=lebel/> Its aim is to "bring down the state of Israel."<ref name=yemini/><ref>[http://www.stopbds.com/?page_id=48 In Their Own Words] Stop BDS</ref> It is based on the steps taken to address racial segregation policies in [[South Africa]] in the 1970s. BDS is proposed as a punishment for Israel not caving to "Palestinian" demands. In general, the "BDS movement" has politicized the debate within the United States regarding the United States' role in bringing peace to that region.
'''Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions,''' ('''BDS''') are the triple threat, typically by [[liberal]] politicians, academia and businesses, against the [[Israel|State of Israel]]. It opposes Israel's existence as a whole.<ref name=lebel/> Its aim is to "bring down the state of Israel."<ref name=yemini/><ref>[http://www.stopbds.com/?page_id=48 In Their Own Words] Stop BDS</ref>
The 'immediate' aim is to delegitimize Israel.<ref>[https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounders/bds-the-global-campaign-to-delegitimize-israel BDS: The Global Campaign to Delegitimize Israel]</ref>
Its tactics are based on the steps taken to address actuak racial segregation policies in [[South Africa]] in the 1970s, but BDS is proposed as a punishment for Israel not caving to "Palestinian" demands. In general, the "BDS movement" has politicized the debate within the United States regarding the United States' role in bringing peace to that region.
Obama ordered labeling of Israel products made in the [[West Bank]] as not made in Israel, a move welcomed by BDS activists and which follows similar moves by European leftists.
Obama ordered labeling of Israel products made in the [[West Bank]] as not made in Israel, a move welcomed by BDS activists and which follows similar moves by European leftists.
ADL explains: <ref>[https://www.adl.org/news/media-watch/letter-to-the-new-york-times-magazine-regarding-bds-and-politics] Letter to the New York Times Magazine Regarding BDS and Politics], Anti-Defamation League (April, 2019)</ref>
In championing Palestinian nationhood, BDS literally denies Jews the same right. It ignores Israel’s repeated initiatives for peace over the last two decades, and the real Israeli security concerns that cannot be dismissed. Nor does BDS seek to create conditions for Israeli-Palestinian rapprochement – it does not support negotiations, reconciliation or a two-state solution. It bars Israeli-Palestinian engagement on the professional, academic or cultural level and prevents “normalization” activity with others of differing opinions (such as engaging in dialogue with supporters of Israel). Oftentimes, BDS campaigns give rise to tensions in communities – particularly on college campuses – that can result in harassment or intimidation of Jews and Israel supporters, including overt anti-Semitic expression and acts. This isn't some abstraction. We consistently see this play out again and again across the country.
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Activists explain BDS intimidation tactics: ''Because BDS is a fundamentally radical and anti-peace movement at heart, its supporters are often prone to displays of violence and intimidation designed to bully others into compliance or silence.'' The activists have tracked examples of BDS proponents using intimidation and threats, both on the Internet and in the real world, to pursue their goals. BDS intimidation can often include committing crimes as well.<ref>[http://www.stopbds.com/?page_id=1899 BDS Intimidation]</ref>
Activists explain BDS intimidation tactics: ''Because BDS is a fundamentally radical and anti-peace movement at heart, its supporters are often prone to displays of violence and intimidation designed to bully others into compliance or silence.'' The activists have tracked examples of BDS proponents using intimidation and threats, both on the Internet and in the real world, to pursue their goals. BDS intimidation can often include committing crimes as well.<ref>[http://www.stopbds.com/?page_id=1899 BDS Intimidation]</ref>