Pompeo Becomes 1st U.S. Secy. Of State To Visit West Bank Settlement

A US official announced that products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank can be labeled as made in Israel, reinforcing US recognition of these settlements. This move is controversial as many in the international community view the settlements as illegal. Additionally, the US declared the global BDS movement as anti-Semitic and plans to withdraw support from organizations involved in it. The BDS movement criticized the US for intimidation and rejected all forms of racism.

What is the significance of the US policy allowing products from Israeli settlements to be labeled as made in Israel?

• It aligns with the international community's view.

• It shows US support for Palestinian claims.

• It is a move to reduce trade with Israel.

• It indicates US recognition of the settlements.

How does the international community generally view the Israeli settlements in the West Bank?

• As a Palestinian territory.

• As a neutral zone.

• As a violation of international law.

• As a legal part of Israel.

What is the US's stance on the global anti-Israel BDS campaign?

• It encourages BDS activities.

• It remains neutral on the BDS issue.

• It considers the BDS campaign as anti-Semitic.

• It supports the BDS movement.

What action will the US take against organizations involved in BDS activities?

• Encourage their activities.

• Identify and withdraw support from them.

• Ignore their existence.

• Provide them with financial support.

How did the BDS movement respond to the US's new policy?

• By seeking US government support.

• By supporting the US decision.

• By accusing the US of intimidation and rejecting racism.

• By agreeing to stop their activities.