Israeli foreign minister lobbies US state lawmakers to fight BDS

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar lobbied 250 visiting US state lawmakers to pursue anti-Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) legislation. Saar framed the BDS movement as part of a coordinated global effort to eliminate Israel through propaganda and economic warfare. This diplomatic push comes as Israeli leaders warn the country is becoming increasingly isolated on the global stage due to its military actions in Gaza, which have killed nearly 65,000 Palestinians. Israel's eroding international standing is exemplified by recent divestments from companies like Caterpillar and Israeli banks by Norway's sovereign wealth fund and shipping giant Maersk.