A review by lukes_ramblingwritings66
The Case for Sanctions Against Israel by Audrea Lim

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5.0

I don’t really have much to say aside from echoing what is written in this book. This is a collection of essays, all highlighting the effectiveness of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Solutions) movement, with some pointing out Israel’s haphazard response of passing an illegal law of banning any boycotts against itself as a further acceleration of its own inevitable demise. This book can be considered a form of praxis, where the various contributors give many examples of how simple choices in our daily lives can affect the economic status and public reception of Israel. While originally published in 2011, much of the tactics and strategies laid out here can be of use today, as the BDS have created a list of what brands to boycott, divest, and ultimately, spread the word about companies who are either complicit and/or actively take part in Israel’s economy. This compilation also takes the cake for having the shortest essay Slavoj Zizek ever wrote. But I digress, if you are looking for strong, practical ways to support Palestine, “The Case for Sanctions Against Israel” would be the place to look. Theory you can get elsewhere, but praxis can be obtained here.