Washington, DC - Israel supporters in the US are gearing up for AIPAC's much-vaunted annual policy conference, with measures to counter the widening campaign to boycott Israel and its West Bank settlements expected to feature prominently in the powerful lobbying group's agenda. This includes legislation that several Republican and Democratic
New Anti-BDS Legislation Expected to Dominate AIPAC Conference
Included in the slew of potential legislation is the Israel Anti-Boycott Act, which would impose criminal penalties – up to $1m fine and 20 years in prison – on those supporting, promoting or providing information that champions efforts to boycott Israel.