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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><blockquote>

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><blockquote>

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.

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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