U.S. Backs Down And Grants Visa to Omar Barghouti, Palestinian Advocate Of Israel Boycott

"This weekend saw the heaviest attacks on Gaza by Isreali forces since the 2008-2009 war on Gaza. Nineteen Palestinians were killed. We speak to Palestinian activist Omar Barghouti, author of the new book, Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions: The Global Struggle for Palestinian Rights. After months of extended delays and an international public pressure campaign, in March the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem granted Barghouti a visa to visit the United States for his book tour...."