Andrew Cuomo Governor of N.Y. Takes Stand Against BDS

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order against BDS. The executive order requires state agencies divest themselves of companies or groups backing the anti-Israel boycott.

“In New York, we lead by example. We are also a place of action. We want to take immediate action because we want Israel to know that we are on their side,” Cuomo said when he spoke to a group of Jewish leaders at the Harvard Club. “If you boycott against Israel, New York will boycott you.”

The executive order requires the commissioner of the Office of General services to create a list over the course of the next six months of those engaged in boycotting Israel. All executive branch agencies and departments will then have to divest themselves of any company on the public list. As Cuomo said , “The State of New York will not permit its own investment activity to further the BDS campaign in any way, shape or form, whether directly or indirectly,” the order states.

“New York stands in solidarity with Israel today and always. This state will not stand for the politics of discrimination in any form, and we will continue to demonstrate our unwavering support for the people of Israel in the fight for freedom, liberty and democracy,” said Cuomo. “I’m proud to sign this nation’s leading executive order, which will help protect Israel from the threat of divestment.”

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Cuomo Signs Executive Order to Fight BDS

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