The Arizona Senate this afternoon passed what may be the toughest pro-Israel law in the U.S. designed to counter the pro-Palestinian movement to persuade Americans to boycott/divest/sanction Israel. It is a boycotting of the boycotters. The bill has also prompted accusations of political grandstanding and anti-Semitism.
The Senate approved an amended version of HB2617 by a 23-6 vote. The Senate’s amendment sends the bill back to the House for concurrence. The House is re-voting on the amended anti-BDS bill Monday, March 14. The House initially approved the measure three weeks ago on a 46-14 vote.
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