Who will sue Ahmed Tibi?

Under the terms of Israel's new anti-boycott law, those who call for a boycott of the Jewish state may be sued for damages. Former political adviser to Yasser Arafat and current 'Israeli Arab' MK Ahmed Tibi (pictured here with his good friend Muammar Gadhafi) has called for a boycott of Israel. Will anyone step to the plate to sue him? Arab MK Ahmed Tibi (Balad) has called on the world to

Double standards in criticizing Israel's anti-boycott law

Law professor Eugene Kontorovich points out some of the double standards being invoked by critics of Israel's anti-boycott law. Most European nations – and Israel – have numerous laws criminalizing speech that would not conceivably pass muster under the First Amendment. This does not mean these countries deny freedom of speech; merely that there are competing ideas.But even the US has a law

The New York Times slams the anti-boycott law

We are undoubtedly the only country in the World outside the United States to which the New York Times would pay this much attention. In an editorial in Monday's editions, the Times slams the anti-boycott law. The law, approved in a 47-to-38 vote by Parliament, effectively bans any public call for a boycott — economic, cultural or academic — against Israel or its West Bank settlements, making

Plurality of Israelis blame Left for societal schisms

Much of this poll deals with the anti-boycott law, and I discussed that aspect of it here. But Aaron Lerner has the full results and they include these gems. Are you concerned about the future of democracy in Israel?Yes 45% no 54% No reply 1%Do the controversial laws promoted by the Right strengthen or weaken Israel?Strengthen 46% Weaken 42% No reply 12%Who is primarily responsible for the