In 2017, Israel passed a law bannin­g entry to foreig­ners who suppor­t boycot­ting the countr­yAn Israeli court on Tuesday approved the interior ministry’s decision to expel Human Rights Watch’s country director for allegedly supporting a boycott of the country. The district court delayed Shakir’s deportation while it heard HRW’s challenge against the ministry’s decision to terminate his work permit. In 2017, Israel passed a law banning entry to foreigners who support boycotting the country. The law was passed in response to a movement to boycott Israel by those seeking to pressure the country over its occupation of Palestinian territory. “Shakir is pretending to be a human rights activists, but much of his activity is advancing boycotts against Israel,” Erdan said in a statement.

Source: The Express Tribune April 17, 2019 05:44 UTC