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BDS movement

Boycott,Divestment,Sanctions is a Palestinian-led global civil society movement inspired by the South African anti-apartheid movement.

Why it matters

It calls for non-violent economic, cultural and political pressure on Israel until it complies with international law.

Key context

Launched in 2005 by over 170 Palestinian civil society organizations, the movement focuses on three goals: ending the occupation of 1967, recognizing full equality for Palestinian citizens of Israel, and respecting the right of return.

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