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"The EU recognizes Israel's sovereignty in the legislative process. Furthermore, the EU does not advocate boycotts. However, as part of such fundamental values as free expression and speech, (we) are concerned about the effect that this legislation may have on the freedom of Israeli citizens and organizations to express nonviolent political opinions."
Perhaps Ashton also respects sovereign Nazi Germany's repressive Nuremberg laws, solidifying its fascist chokehold. Moreover, her anti-boycott position ignores Israel's illegal occupation and Gaza blockade. EU states and America support them by failing to act against them.
On July 12, Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) writer Ron Kampeas headlined, "From left to right, American Jews are criticizing Israeli anti-boycott law," saying:
"....American Jewish organizations seem remarkably united in deeming the measure an affront to freedom of expression."
Jewish Council for Public Affairs' director, Rabbi Steve Gutow (also going both ways) said:
"We don't support boycotts." However, "(t)he law does challenge democracy in a way, and hopefully (Israel's) Supreme Court will respond."
Liberal Israeli NGOs and civil rights groups plan legal action against the measure.
Zionist Organization of America's (ZOA) president Morton Klein also went both ways, saying:
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