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April 6, 2023 - from the Jewish Press:
"The Biden Administration is working on a plan to reverse a policy enacted in 2020 under then-President Donald Trump that requires goods produced by Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as “Made in Israel.”
"The move comes as Israel is fighting for its survival in a multi-front war launched by Iranian proxies in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen.
"According to a report by the Financial Times, the Biden Administration would remove the “Made in Israel” label from such goods.
"US officials told the news outlet that a green light on the policy — and its timing — has not yet been approved.
"Prior to 2020, the United States had maintained the discriminatory policy, along with the European Union which continues it to this day.
"Removing the “Made in Israel” label from goods made in Israeli communities located in Judea and Samaria would further facilitate boycotts against the products by anti-Israel groups, fueled by the international Boycott, Divest and Sanctions (BDS) economic war on Israel."
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