«Israel» Lashes Out at Palestine Activists

Local Editor

Less than a week after the "Israel" entity's parliament passed a law barring entry to supporters of the boycott, divestment and sanctions [BDS] movement, "Israel" has sought to make an example of a prominent UK activist.

Hugh Lanning, chair of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, told The Electronic Intifada that he was planning a four-day visit in occupied East al-Quds [Jerusalem].

But he was denied entry when he flew into "Israel's" main airport near Tel Aviv on Sunday.

A few days earlier, "Israeli" police detained anti-occupation activist Jeff Halper, on suspicion of "incitement." Police said they had been informed that Halper, co-founder of the "Israeli" Committee Against House Demolitions, was distributing "materials related to BDS." They released him after concluding he had committed no violations.

A 2011 "Israeli" law allows advocates of boycott to be sued for damages.

"Israel's" crackdown on critics is escalating just as a landmark UN report has found that "Israel" is guilty of the international crime of apartheid. The report calls on governments around the world to support BDS.

"Israel" is also showing its anger against the government of South Africa. It is reportedly planning to summon Pretoria's ambassador for a dressing down over comments made by South African officials likening "Israel's" treatment of Palestinians to apartheid.

Source: Electronic Intifada, Edited by website team