Israeli Court Holds Peaceful NZ Activists Financially Liable for Persuading Lorde to Join Artistic Boycott

I originally posted the following information and commentary onto my Facebook wall…

NZ activists, Justine Sachs and Nadia Abu-Shanab

Israeli Court: NZ Activists Must Pay for Lorde Cancellation:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=12141158&ref=NZH_fb&fbclid=IwAR1iSTZnybOrWefjckQtoIGnAMXsCAzYGE-uTxO0c-uJvi4J92PdH0EO-A0

An Israeli court has ordered two New Zealand women to pay over $12,000 in damages for allegedly helping persuade the pop singer Lorde to cancel a performance in Israel.

The suit was filed under a law that allows civil lawsuits against anyone who calls for a boycott against Israel. Thursday’s ruling is believed to be the first time the 2011 law has been applied.

(Read entire article here…)

My Commentary: ???

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