FINALLY, BDS RECOGNIZED AS AN OBSTACLE TO PEACE AND PROSPERITY
by Ellen Hershkin
June 14, 2016
(Published in City & State)
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is the first United States Governor to enact an executive order against the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. For many who live, work or volunteer, like I do, in New York state, this is a moment for which we are grateful.
BDS, finally, is being recognized as a divisive force that works against peace and aims to isolate Israel politically, economically and culturally.
