America July 2, 2015 Mr. Haim Saban 10100 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 2600 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Dear Haim: I am writing to express my alarm over the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction movement, or a global effort to isolate the State of Israel by ending commercial and academic exchanges. I know you agree that we need to make countering BDS a priority. I am seeking your advice on how we can work together across party lines and with a diverse array of voices to reverse this trend with information and advocacy, and fightback against further attempts to isolate and delegitimize Israel. As you know, BDS seeks to punish Israel and dictate how the Israelis and Palestinians should resolve the core issues of their conflict. This is not the path to peace. I remain convinced that Israel?s long-term security and future as a Jewish state depends on having two states for two peoples. But that outcome can only be achieved through direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians it cannot be imposed from the outside or by unilateral actions. I am also very concerned by attempts to compare Israel to South African apartheid. Israel is a vibrant democracy in a region dominated by autocracy, and it faces existential threats to its survival. Particularly at a time when anti?Semitism is on the rise across the world especially in Europe - we need to repudiate forceful efforts to malign and undermine Israel and the Jewish people. After all, it was only six months ago that four Jews were targeted and killed in a Kosher supermarket in Paris as they did their Sabbath shopping. Post Of?ce Box 5256. New York. NY 10185 - Contributions urgifts to HfIlur-v?ir America are not tax deductibfc. Paid for by Hillary for America Printed in house. is the latest attempt to single out Israel on the world stage, but we?ve seen this sort of attack before, at the UN and elsewhere. As Senator and Secretary of State, I saw how crucial it is for America to defend Israel at every turn. I have opposed dozens of anti-Israel resolutions at the UN, the Human Rights Council, and other international organizations. I condemned the biased Goldstone Report, making it clear that Israel must be allowed to defend itself like any other country. And I made sure the United States blocked Palestinian attempts at the UN to unilaterally declare statehood. Time after time, no matter the venue, I have made it clear that America will always stand up for Israel and that?s what I?ll always do as President. Now I am seeking your thoughts and recommendations on how leaders and communities across America can work together to counter BDS. From Congress and state legislatures to boardrooms and classrooms, we need to engage all people of good faith, regardless of their political persuasion or their views on policy specifics, in explaining why the BDS campaign is counterproductive to the pursuit of peace and harmful to Israelis and Palestinians alike. I hope you will work with me on this priority. It was more than three decades ago when Bill and I took our first trip to Israel, walked the ancient streets of Jerusalem?s Old City, and fell in love with the country and its people. Israel became a special place for us, and I?m lucky to have had many opportunities to return and to make many dear friends there over the years. The Jewish state is a modern day miracle a vibrant bloom in the middle of a desert. We must nurture and protect it. I will be speaking out publicly on this issue in the weeks ahead, so I am eager to hear your perspective and advice. With warm regards, I am Sincerely yours, U) ?Ara 3.5 Hillary Rodha inton Milli; Post Of?ce Box 5256. New York. NY 10185 - Contributions or gifts to Hillaryfor America are not tax deductible. Paid for by Hillary for America Printed in house.