Last month, Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced a bill that would give federal permission for states to enact laws to divest from or restrict contracting with entities or individuals that are engaged in a boycott of Israel. More than 35 states have enacted anti-BDS legislation, but have faced legal challenges led by anti-Israel organizations.
As Senator Rubio put it, “The BDS movement is the single most destructive campaign of economic warfare against the Jewish state of Israel.” The BDS movement seeks one thing: the destruction of the world’s only Jewish state. In the process of delegitimizing Israel, which is in itself antisemitic, BDS supporters often engage in anti-Jewish rhetoric and research shows that BDS is often linked to an increase in attacks on Jews around the world.
This new bill would help reveal the BDS movement for what it is: a blatant and illegal attempt to delegitimize and embargo America’s closest international ally, Israel. It will undoubtedly face intense opposition from anti-Israel members of Congress. Let Senators Rubio and Scott know that you appreciate their efforts to take a stand against the antisemitic BDS movement and that they have your support as they bring this legislation through Congress. Add your name to say thanks for standing against bigotry and hate.
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