Israel's Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz has praised the government of Austria for denouncing anti-Semitism and the BDS (boycott, divestment, sanctions) movement which seeks to isolate Israel and to cripple her economy. "We are talking about a strong policy statement that should be a model for other nations in Europe and throughout the world," Katz said. "I call upon all nations to follow in Austria's footsteps and to adopt similar policies."