Sierra Club reinstates Israel trips after outcry over decision to nix visits
US environmental group says it made decision 'hastily' without enough consultation with outside groups, after being accused of 'greenwashing' alleged Israeli crimes
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US environmental group says it made decision 'hastily' without enough consultation with outside groups, after being accused of 'greenwashing' alleged Israeli crimes
Last week, the Sierra Club canceled its scheduled trips to Israel in response to pressure and bullying from Israel-hating groups.
'Extremist anti-Israel and antisemitic organizations will continue to try to insert their anti-peace poison pill into the mainstream of American corporate culture,' said Rabbi Abraham Cooper.
In response to backlash from pro-Israel groups the Sierra Club has reversed its decision to cancel a series of educational trips to the country.