Israel Bars British Activists From UK Group Advocating Boycotts
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Israel has decided to ban activists from the British organization Amos Trust from entering the country. The decision, based on a ministry investigation, accuses the group of systematically promoting boycotts and sanctions against Israel, including economic, cultural, and academic measures. Minister Amichaï Chikli's ministry recommended the entry ban, which was supported by Director General Avi Cohen Scali, who stated that Israel will not permit entry to those undermining its legitimacy.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel has banned activists from the British organization Amos Trust from entering the country.
- The organization is accused of systematically promoting boycotts and sanctions against Israel.
- Amos Trust is also accused of supporting the BDS movement and an arms embargo.
- The decision was made on the instruction of Minister Amichaï Chikli.
- Director General Avi Cohen Scali affirmed Israel's right to deny entry to delegitimizing groups.
Israel has decided to tighten its policy against foreign organizations that call for boycotting the Jewish state. Following instructions from the Minister of Diaspora and the Fight against Antisemitism, Amichaï Chikli, his ministry recommended that the Population and Immigration Authority deny entry into Israel to activists from the British organization Amos Trust. The group is accused of systematically conducting boycott campaigns and supporting sanctions against Israel.
An investigation by the ministry concluded that Amos Trust actively promotes the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and supports initiatives for an arms embargo against Israel. The organization is also accused of encouraging economic, cultural, and academic boycotts of Israel. These findings led Israeli authorities to recommend entry restrictions for its activists, in accordance with Israeli law.
Founded in London in 1985, Amos Trust describes itself as an organization committed to "justice for Palestinians, climate justice, and gender equality." However, the Israeli Ministry of Diaspora and the Fight against Antisemitism believes that alongside these activities, the group conducts an organized and continuous campaign to delegitimize Israel. The investigation highlighted the use of social media and communication campaigns to mobilize activists and encourage their participation in pressure initiatives against Israel.
Avi Cohen Scali, Director General of the Ministry of Diaspora and the Fight against Antisemitism, strongly defended the measure. "The State of Israel is not obligated to allow entry to activists belonging to organizations that systematically work to promote boycotts and sanctions against it," he stated. According to Cohen Scali, the gathered evidence demonstrates Amos Trust's organized and prolonged activity in economic, cultural, and academic fields. "We will prevent the entry of those who seek to undermine the legitimacy of the State of Israel. They will not enter Israel," he added.
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