Dima Khalidi Video Segment on Al Jazeera

This video segment was aired live on Al Jazeera's The Stream November 14, 2017. To view the video click here.

Should it be illegal for American companies to boycott Israel?

The Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement (BDS) tries to put economic and political pressure on Israel, but many pro-Israel advocates say the campaign ultimately aims to undermine the country's security and financial stability. Now, new legislation in the United States Congress could make it illegal for businesses in the US to participate in BDS activity.

On this episode of The Stream, broadcast to more than 280 million households in more than 130 countries, Dima debated two attorneys involved in pushing anti-BDS legislation. She challenged their false characterizations of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions and the movement for Palestinian rights, and reminded viewers that speech supporting Palestine is constitutionally protected human rights advocacy.