“It is well known that I support a two-State solution for Israel and the Palestinians and vehemently oppose the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions [BDS] movement.” – Statement by Hon. Walt Secord MLC, Parliament of New South Wales, 11 May 2021

Boycotts Disinvestment and Sanctions

… I remind members that the Australian Labor Party [ALP] has supported the modern State of Israel since its creation as a nation more than 73 years ago. It is well known that I support a two-State solution for Israel and the Palestinians and oppose vehemently the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions [BDS] movement. I first spoke…

“I do not support economic sanctions against the State of Israel.” – Statement by Chris Minns MLA, Leader of the Australian Labor Party, Parliament of New South Wales, 11 May 2021

Boycotts Disinvestment and Sanctions

One issue that has persistently emerged is that of economic sanctions against the State of Israel, sometimes referred to as the “BDS movement”. I do not support economic sanctions against the State of Israel. We all long for peace in the Middle East and a two‑State solution, but economic sanctions against Israel—a country this House…