From time to time, the Palestine Center distributes articles it believes will enhance understanding of the Palestinian political reality. The following article by Johnathon Cook was published by Mondoweiss on March 2, 2016.
“Emerging From a ‘Reign of Terror’: Palestinians in Israel Hold First BDS Conference “
Israel’s large Palestinian minority held its first-ever conference on BDS – boycott, divestment and sanctions – this past weekend in spite of anti-boycott legislation introduced five years ago that exposes activists in Israel to harsh financial penalties.
One participant called it a sign that the Palestinian minority was slowly emerging from the law’s “reign of terror”.
The dangers of promoting BDS inside Israel were highlighted by the difficulties of finding a venue. A private cinema in Nazareth agreed to host the event after several public venues in Haifa backed out, apparently fearful that they risked being punished by the Israeli government.
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