By Eagle Times Staff
Concord – Gov. Chris Sununu signed an executive order prohibiting boycotts of Israel in state procurement and investments on Thursday.
“New Hampshire and Israel have experienced decades of successful exchange of commerce, culture, technology and tourism,” Sununu said. “New Hampshire will not tolerate anti-semitism, and we are taking significant steps at the state level to prohibit discriminatory boycotts of Israel in state procurement and investments.”
Sununu was joined in the signing ceremony by Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan and Consul General of Israel to New England Meron Reuben.
“I have come here today to express gratitude to the state of New Hampshire on behalf of the State of Israel and Jewish people,” said Erdan. “By becoming the 37th state to reaffirm opposition to BDS [the boycott, divestment, sanctions movement], New Hampshire is helping not just to strengthen relations between Israel and the U.S., but is also creating an economic Iron Dome that will ensure our shared progress and prosperity while fortifying the moral Iron Dome protecting the basic notions of truth and justice.”
“IAC For Action applauds Gov. Sununu for standing up against national origin discrimination and defending the deep cultural and commercial ties between Israel and New Hampshire.” said Israeli-American Coalition for Action Chairman Shawn Evenhaim.
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