Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Even the New York Times is slamming Israel's Boycott Law

Editorial in one of US's most prestigious newspapers warns Israel of increasing isolation, danger to reputation as democracy over passing controversial Boycott Law

One of the world's leading newspapers is joining the protest against the Boycott Law. A New York Times editorial stated that Israel's reputation "as a vibrant democracy has been seriously tarnished by a new law intended to stifle outspoken critics of its occupation of the West Bank."
It adds "Israel risks further isolating itself internationally with this attempt to stifle critics… Opponents are already challenging the law in court. We hope they succeed, for Israel’s sake."
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