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Andrew Yang continues criticism of BDS movement

The New York City mayoral candidate has made headlines for his opposition to the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, which opposes Israel's policies toward the Palestinians with a variety of boycotts.

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang leaves the NYC Board of Elections office on March 23, 2021, in New York City.
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang leaves the NYC Board of Elections office on March 23, 2021, in New York City. — Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang took aim at the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement in an interview on Friday.

Yang said the movement, which supports a variety of boycotts of Israel over its treatment of the Palestinians, goes beyond reasonable criticism of the Israeli government.

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