Oklahoma has become the 30th state to enact a measure to combat the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
The legislation declares that Israel is one of Oklahoma’s largest trading partner and is a staunch US ally and it prohibits the state government from entering into contracts with entities that boycott the Jewish state, exempting contracts under $100,000.
The new law requires the contractor to submit written verification that it is not partaking in the boycott.
Stitt posted a Twitter video announcing his signing of the bill.
Yuval Rotem, Director General of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reacted to the ruling:
"I would like to thank Governor Stitt for ratifying this important legislation as well as the legislators in the House of Representatives who led this effort, proving once again Oklahoma's unreserved support for Israel."
This law sends a clear message to the world regarding the strong partnership between the [US and Israel]. Thanks to this, the boycott movement, whose entire purpose is spreading hatred against Israel, will fail..."