Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress (WJC), has warned the Israeli government of the likely impact of its “destructive actions” on the state’s relationship with Jews worldwide. Writing in the New York Times, Lauder urges “Israel’s government to listen to the voices of protest and outrage being heard in Israel and throughout the
World Jewish Congress President Fears Impact of Israel’s ‘Destructive Actions’
“If present trends persist,” Lauder warned, “young Jews…may not fight the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement, they may not support Israel in Washington and they may not provide it with the strategic rear guard that Israel so needs.”