18 April 2007
Howells: We disagree with journalists'
decision to boycott Israeli goods
Foreign Office Minister Kim Howells comments on boycott of
Israeli goods by National Union of Journalists
“I was disappointed to hear that on 13 April 2007 the National Union of Journalists voted to boycott goods from Israel. The Government believes that, as a friend of both Israel and the Palestinians, we can best exert influence by encouraging both sides to take the steps needed for progress toward peace through close engagement.
“The National Union of Journalists is, of course, an independent organisation. The Government values freedom of expression and freedom of the press, and would not seek to interfere in the NUJ’s internal discussions. But we disagree with their decision to boycott Israeli goods.”
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