...The lawfare group Shurat HaDin, closely linked to the Israeli government, has already “threatened to sue a US foundation for aiding and abetting terrorism” on the basis of the new Israeli designations, Maria LaHood of the Center for Constitutional Rights said last week.

“The point is to stop support for Palestinians and the prospect of litigation itself or false smears is intimidating and chilling for people,” she added during a webinar hosted by Columbia University’s Center for Palestinian Studies. ...

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