Two More States Outlaw BDS With Groundbreaking Legislation

Abra Forman : Jan 5, 2016
Breaking Israel News

"California has developed long-standing social, political, and economic partnerships with the State of Israel that should not be cast aside by politicians." -Assemblyman Travis Allen, Huntington Beach, California

(Israel)—Florida and California are the latest US states to take legislative measures against the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement (BDS) and other anti-Israel groups and businesses. (Photo via BIN)

In a landmark decision in December, Florida became the fifth state to adopt Tennessee's historic resolution, originally passed in the Tennessee Senate in April, condemning the BDS movement for its anti-Israel activity and the damage it inflicts on the cause of peace in the Middle East.

Florida's decision is a reaction to growing anti-Semitic sentiment and activity in the state, including boycotting of Israeli political leaders and businesses and attacks against Jewish and pro-Israel students on university campuses—a phenomenon which is visible nationwide as well as in Florida.

The campaign against BDS is spearheaded by the group Proclaiming Justice to the Nations (PJTN), an organization dedicated to educating Christians on their Biblical responsibility to stand with Israel.

The bipartisan resolution condemning BDS was...

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