US presidential hopeful addresses Israeli-American supporters in a video message, pledging to make Israel “safe again”.


US presidential hopeful addresses Israeli-American supporters in a video message, pledging to make Israel “safe again”.

A government task force focuses on deporting activists with the movement, and preventing them from entering Israel.
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New bills have barred state governments from contracting or funding entities that support the boycott of Israel.

Since 2014, more than 50 Palestinians have been detained for their activity on the social media site.
