Bible Prophecy: Detest For Israel On The Increase - EU Plans To Cut Off From Israel

The European Union recognizes the right of its citizens to boycott Israel, its top foreign policy official has said. āThe EU stands firm in protecting freedom of expression and freedom of association in line with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which is applicable on EU member statesā territory, including with regard to BDS [boycott, divestment and sanctions] actions carried out on this territory,ā Federica Mogherini told the European Parliament in answer to a written question in late September. Mogherini noted that the European Court of Human Rights has affirmed that freedom of expression applies to ideas āthat offend, shock or disturb the state or any sector of the population.ā She also reaffirmed that the 28-member bloc ārejects the BDS campaignās attempts to isolate Israel and is opposed to any boycott of Israel.ā āWe welcome the EUās belated defense of the right of European and other citizens to stand in solidarity with Palestinian ...