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German parliament denounces Israel boycott movement

Israel's boycott movement was denounced by German lawmakers, who described its methods as anti-Semitic. It vowed not to financially support any projects that call for a boycott of Israel or actively support the BDS movement.

German parliament denounces Israel boycott movement

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Published : May 18, 2019, 11:33 AM IST

Updated : May 18, 2019, 1:30 PM IST

Berlin:German lawmakers have approved a resolution denouncing the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement against Israel and describing its methods as anti-Semitic.

The motion passed on Friday was filed by the three governing parties, along with two mainstream opposition parties.

It vowed not to financially support any projects that call for a boycott of Israel or actively support the BDS movement.

German parliament denounces Israel boycott movement

Lawmakers also were voting on two rival motions: one from the far-right Alternative for Germany calling for a ban on the BDS movement, and another from the Left Party condemning "all anti-Semitism" in BDS calls for boycotts.

The Palestinian-led BDS movement has grown in popularity overseas in recent years.

It advocates boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israeli businesses, universities and cultural institutions.

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Last Updated : May 18, 2019, 1:30 PM IST

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