Israel releases report on links between BDS and militants

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Israel releases report on links between BDS and militants

February 3, 2019

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government released a report Sunday claiming to reveal close links between the Palestinian-led boycott movement against Israel and militant groups.

Israel’s Strategic Affairs Ministry, which leads the country’s efforts against the boycott movement, said it uncovered extensive connections between pro-boycott groups and activists affiliated with Hamas and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

The Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement dismissed the report as “wildly fabricated.”

The 80-page report claims several dozen current or former members of the Palestinian groups, both designated terrorist organizations by the U.S., European Union and Israel, are involved in BDS activity through Palestinian and international NGOs.

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Most of the cases were based on somewhat vague accusations of affiliation or expressions of sympathy for militant groups, in some instances connected to acts that took place years ago. A female Palestinian lawmaker cited in the report, for instance, has been jailed by Israel for over a year without being charged with a crime. At least two people on the list have received international recognitions for their human rights work.

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Read more: https://apnews.com/c0d1e395a08641dd8ed0d804dcb4dd07

[procon]

1. Oh goody, the Israeli occupation force

condemns the oppressed insurgents because they might be associated with the international BDS movement that calls for an end to Israel's occupation of Palestine.

Yeah, sounds legit to me... sorta like when cops investigate themselves and the conclusion always finds them not just blameless, but the true victims.