Israel anti-boycott bill inches closer to passing Senate after revisions
A revised anti-boycott bill is gaining traction in the Senate as pro-Israel advocates lobby lawmakers to pass the legislation.
Lawmakers unveiled the latest iteration of a bill meant to crack down on boycotts of Israel and its West Bank settlements just in time for the pro-Israel lobby’s annual advocacy day on Capitol Hill.
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., proposed an amendment to his Israel Anti-Boycott Act on Monday that he hopes will assuage concerns that the legislation violates free speech rights. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is championing the bill as part of its annual conference in Washington this week but some critics remain unconvinced by the changes.
