UC Davis is located approximately one hour from my home. Recently, UC Davis, as well as the majority of California universities, have participated in BDS movements. UC Davis recently passed a BDS measure which demanded that the university divest it’s holdings from companies that “contribute to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands.” After, students crowded in the front law waving “Free Palestine” flags, ecstatic over the recent decision. Unfortunately, these college students do not know the whole story, and I feel like that should be the first step when picking sides. Israel has become a safe-haven of sorts for jews internationally for those who are discriminated against in society. Without a state for the Jews, another Holocaust, or worse, could occur. Anti semitism is again rising in Europe, and violent actions have already taken place against the jews. All we can do is educate those who do not understand the importance of Israel, and what could happen if it disappeared.
You can read about it here: http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/74495/lessons-learned-fighting-bds-at-uc-davis/
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