The Great Smoky Mountain Journal

Staff, Wire Reports

Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:20 PM

Israel Identifies 20 Activist Groups From Around Globe Banned From Entering Country Over Boycott Calls

Israel on Monday identified 20 activist groups from around the world whose members will be banned from entering the country over their calls to boycott the Jewish state, stepping up its fight against a movement it views as a serious threat.

Israel last year enacted a law that would ban any activist who "knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel."

The list made public Sunday follows up on that legislation and could impact thousands of people if it is enforced.

"The boycott organizations must know that the state of Israel will act against them," Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan said in a statement. "The creation of this list is another step in our struggle against the incitement and lies of the boycott organizations."