Israel’s War Against Palestine: Documenting the Military Occupation of Palestinian and Arab Lands

On the agenda: Israeli businessmen lead a diplomatic initiative

29 May 2011

“We are rapidly turning into South Africa. The economic hardship due to sanctions will be felt by every family in Israel,” said Idan Ofer at a gathering of some 80 businessmen. (HEBREW)

IOA Editor: A clear indication of how Israel’s ruling elite is deeply concerned about the potential economic impacts of BDS on Israel’s economy and on all Israelis. The meeting, which was organized in great secrecy, included Israeli billionaires and other leading business figures and its purpose was to support a diplomatic initiative designed to avert the impending deterioration of Israel’s global status.


By Racheli Bindman and Miki Peled, Calcalist – 14 May 2011
www.calcalist.co.il/local/articles/0,7340,L-3517511,00.html

“We are rapidly turning into South Africa. The economic hard due to sanctions will be felt by every family in Israel,” said Idan Ofer at a gathering of some 80 businessmen. (HEBREW)

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