(Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) Asher Fredman - While the anti-Israel BDS movement continues to be highly active, the counter-BDS network is succeeding in disrupting BDS momentum. Increasingly, the BDS movement finds itself on the defensive as it faces exposure of its terror links, credible accusations of anti-Semitism, and national and municipal legislation and resolutions that attack its legitimacy. Nevertheless, it would be a grave mistake to assume that the battle is over. The BDS movement has shown itself to be highly adept at pivoting to new strategies, building influential alliances, and identifying emerging opportunities. There continue to be numerous arenas in which it faces little effective resistance. The writer served as Chief of Staff and International Affairs Advisor to Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs.
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