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House passes resolution opposing anti-Israel boycott movement

By Susan Ferrechio
Published July 23, 2019 11:14pm ET
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House passes resolution opposing anti-Israel boycott movement
An Egyptian wears a T-shirt with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) logo during the launch of the Egyptian campaign that urges boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel and Israeli-made goods, at the Egyptian Journalists’ Syndicate in Cairo, Egypt. | (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

The House easily approved a measure Tuesday opposing a pro-Palestinian boycott movement against Israel.

The measure passed with overwhelming support, 398-17, but exposed a rift in the Democratic Caucus over Israel.

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