The New York Times slammed as undemocratic the recently passed anti-boycott law in an editorial article published on Monday.
"Israel’s reputation as a vibrant democracy has been seriously tarnished by a new law intended to stifle outspoken critics of its occupation of the West Bank," the editorial charged.
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The New York Times is against boycotting Israel, its opposition to the so-called Boycott Law, "is a fundamental issue of free speech."
The editorial warns that Israel risks further international isolation as a result of the law. "Advocates said the law was needed to prevent efforts to “delegitimize” Israel, but no country can be delegitimized if it holds true to its democratic principles."
