Israeli law prohibits supporters of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement from entering the country.
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Times in 2018. In 2019 the case was dismissed by the district court.
President Joe Biden had nominated Margon, who was criticized for previous bashing of Israel, to be assistant secretary of state for human rights.
From Ben and Jerry's to BDS: These are the most politically charged times for Israeli companies
Pro-Palestinian chants hurled at the vice president included "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" and "not another nickel, not another dime, no more money for Israel’s crimes."
While the US is seeing relationships fall apart from disagreements, for the moment, Israel has social cohesion. It is dangerous to cause conflict between Israel and the diaspora by imposing US norms.
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