Israel Boycott Hits Industry

The global boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel -- which, because of the Jewish state's Palestinian policies, pushes to blacklist Israeli firms and universities as well as foreign companies working in the country -- has been seen as a fringe movement. But it is moving...

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Published in:ENR 2016-03, Vol.276 (6), p.17
Main Author: Sandler, Neal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boycotts
Fringe political movements
Sanctions
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Summary:The global boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel -- which, because of the Jewish state's Palestinian policies, pushes to blacklist Israeli firms and universities as well as foreign companies working in the country -- has been seen as a fringe movement. But it is moving mainstream, with recent construction impacts. BDS proponents claimed a victory in January, when Ireland's CRH Group, the world's third-largest building-products maker, sold a 25% stake in Israel's leading cement firm. CRH denied political motivation, claiming to an Israeli journal concern over government reform of Israel's cement market.
ISSN:0891-9526