Boycott
Boy George stands with Israel, so where are the rest of the world's artists? - editorial
In November, when he performs at the same arena that Hynde did nine years ago, George will undoubtedly reenact the flag-waving scene, and the crowd will once again shake the rafters in pride.
Irish athletes group urges national team to boycott matches against Israeli soccer team
When politics invades art, an Israeli artist seeks common ground at the Venice Biennale
From 'F*** Israel' to a return to Tel Aviv: Azealia Banks schedules third Israeli concert
Israel's settlement policy triggers trade restrictions from 12 nations, incl. Canada, France
The UK, Canada, France, and 10 other countries announced plans to impose national restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements, in a surprise coordinated move.
Israeli athletes removed from Northern Irish triathlon amid BDS pressure, fears for safety
A Northern Ireland triathlon dropped four Israeli athletes, sparking criticism from Jewish leaders and debate over whether sport should be used for political boycotts.
Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G to return in new film amid character's 'racist stereotypes' controversy
Ali G first appeared on the UK’s Channel 4 in the late 1990s before becoming a cultural phenomenon. Baron Cohen retired the character in 2007 after becoming too recognizable.
British PM reportedly ready to announce Israeli settlement trade ban in coming weeks
British sanctions on Israel trade could, however, cause a split inside the Labor Party, where a third of the party has signed a letter to the new PM calling for sharp measures against settlements.
Fourth Quarter founder Yoav Heller says Israel needs political renewal, not more boycotts
Heller said his preferred government would take a hawkish approach to defense while advancing several major domestic reforms.
My Word: It’s a funny old world - opinion
The “baby-killer” blood libel is by now so entrenched that it’s almost impossible to set the record straight, but a UNICEF-led report published last week showed the extent of the lies and hypocrisy.
Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott
The inclusion of this film is a significant step in breaking through an unofficial but real international boycott of Israeli cinema.
British retailer M&S launches investigation after anti-Israel stickers placed on potato packages
The case came to light after a customer who bought a 1.5-kilogram package of Maris Piper potatoes noticed that the package, marked as originating in Israel, had been labeled with a sticker.
PEN America president resigns after report warns of threats to Jewish, Israeli authors
“It’s the First Amendment that allows all of us to engage in boycotts, not PEN America,” Mengestu told the Atlantic. “PEN America as a free expression organization is supposed to defend that right.
Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts
Following Israel’s 2025 Eurovision showing, in which Yuval Raphael’s performance of “New Day Will Rise” came in first in the televoting, there were calls to investigate Israel for rules violations.