JERUSALEM, July 14 (UPI) — Dozens of Israeli law professors are protesting the controversial Boycott Law that they say is unconstitutional but the government says is necessary.
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said he backs the law passed Monday, adding that the measure does not hurt Israel’s image, Haaretz reported Thursday. The law imposes civil penalties on people or organizations calling for a boycott of Israel or the settlements.
“What mars [Israel’s] its image are the reckless, irresponsible attacks against the legitimate attempt by a democracy on the defensive to draw a line between what is acceptable and what isn’t acceptable,” Netanyahu told the Knesset Wednesday.
While he was absent during the vote, Netanyahu said he supports the legislation.
“I don’t want anyone to be confused. I approved the law,” he said. “If I hadn’t backed it, it wouldn’t have passed. I am against boycotts aimed at the Jewish state.”
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