Apartheid

Sally Rooney to issue novel in Hebrew with Israeli publisher who complies with BDS

That move prompted backlash in Israel and beyond, including calls to boycott Rooney’s work, with Israeli bookstore chains reportedly removing some of her books from shelves.

Sally Rooney, left, promotes her novel "Intermezzo" at London’s Southbank Centre, Sept. 25, 2024.
Palestinians throw stones at Jewish settlers as they establish a pastoral outpost at the site where Jewish settler Yehuda Sherman was murdered, near the village of Beit Mirin north of Nablus in the West Bank.

‘Settler violence’: A buzzword used to single out Israel - opinion

Palestinians stand at the scene where vehicles and homes were set on fire following an attack by extremist Jewish settlers on the village of Deir al-Hatab, east of Nablus in the West Bank, March 22, 2026.

In the fog of a justified war, Israel does little to stop settler violence - opinion

Hasan Piker attends a press conference during day three of Web Summit Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Doha, Qatar, on February 3, 2026.

Brad Schneider warns Democrats on antisemitism in Hasan Piker controversy


Bahraini peace activist's experiences shatter Israel apartheid narratives

"They said they feel safe, have full rights, and its the country they call home."

A rabbi and a sheikh embrace at a co-existence meeting

'Apartheid doesn't exist, idiots': Father of freed hostage Emily Hand hits back

Regarding claims that Israel is an apartheid state, he said: "Has anyone of you come to see apartheid in this country? It doesn't exist, you idiots!”

 Emily Hand meets her father, Thomas Hand, after being released on November 25.

Netanyahu rejects claims Israel's war in Gaza has 'genocidal intent'

The statement has been interpreted by some as a statement meaning to wipe out every citizen of Gaza and was even used as evidence during the ICJ hearing by South Africa.

 The memorial for Dutch Jews at the Hague.

After dedicating award to Israel, South African cricket player investigated for hate speech

In response to his pro-Israel comments, the local Palestine Solidarity Alliance filed a complaint with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, which launched an investigation.

Protestors call for the severing of diplomatic ties with Israel during a march in Cape Town, South Africa, May 15, 2018

Rashida Tlaib's 'coexistence' is a laughable contradiction - opinion

Israel is the sole island of freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence amid a sea of tyranny, dehumanization, and violent oppression. 

 US REP. Rashida Tlaib (left) kisses Rep. Cori Bush as they take part in a protest outside the US Capitol in Washington last month, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel 'worse than Nazis,' Gaza is a concentration camp - former UK MP

Chris Williamson, a former Labour MP, has claimed that Israel is an apartheid regime and that the IDF killed Israeli civilians in Hamas' October 7 attack.

Official portrait of Chris Williamson

South Africa to call in Israeli envoy for formal reprimand

South Africa criticized the ambassador this week over public comments he made but did not specify what he had said.

 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa replies to questions in parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, May 11, 2023.

Why has South Africa's gov't backed Hamas, abandoned its Jews? - opinion

Government leaders have reached out to Jewish communities. They have spoken in synagogues, offered condolences, and expressed their love and support. Not in South Africa.

 People hold Palestinian and South African flags during a demonstration in support of Palestinians at Three Anchor Bay in Cape Town, South Africa, October 22, 2023.

Israel’s apartheid caused Hamas massacre, kidnapping, says US Rep. Tlaib

Israel’s Ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog condemned the statement.

 REP. RASHIDA TLAIB attends a pro-Palestinian rally in Dearborn, Michigan, in 2021.

UK's Labour erases apartheid claims from anti-Israel event, Corbyn irate

Renaming a Palestinian Solidarity Campaign event, to exclude accusations of apartheid against Israel, has ruffled more than a few feathers.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators attend a protest following a flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence, in London, Britain May 22, 2021.