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“Every one of us has a responsibility” to divest, to boycott

“Every one of us has a responsibility” to divest, to boycott

Summary

Omar Barghouti, who helped start the BDS movement, believes people should urge governments and companies to stop supporting harmful actions in Gaza. A UN report mentions companies benefiting from violence against Palestinians.

Key Facts

  • Omar Barghouti is a co-founder of the BDS movement.
  • BDS stands for Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions, a campaign promoting various forms of non-violent pressure on Israel.
  • Barghouti urges public action to push governments and corporations against actions in Gaza.
  • A UN Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albanese, shared a report about the situation.
  • The report identifies companies that are making money from the conflict involving Palestinians.

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