Israel BDS
Fringe rabbis recruit Jewish clergy to lobby against US military aid to Israel, halt weapons sales
The coalition, called 'Rabbis for Block the Bombs, ' launched publicly on 23 August and so far has 92 signatories.
Providence voters to decide Israel-linked divestment measure in November referendum
CUNY ordered to disclose all investments in companies with alleged ties to Israel
British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports
Gwyneth Paltrow smeared online after Israel commercial gig
Paltrow, who is active on Instagram, did not post the commercial but many of the comments on her recent posts reiterate these accusations, calling her such epithets as “Genocide Queen.”
Brooklyn Park Slope Food Coop votes to boycott Israeli products
Of the 6,772 votes cast at a meeting that lasted for hours, 67% voted in favor of the boycott, 31% voted against, and 2% abstained, according to the immediate results of the vote viewed by JTA.
British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts
The famed BBC broadcaster, whose family rescued Jewish sisters before the Holocaust, has never backed Israel boycotts and once praised Israel’s climate innovation.
Witnessing Israel’s innovation and moral purpose - opinion
From life-saving medical care to groundbreaking tech, Israel is a nation of innovation, morality, and hope in a challenging world.
UK Labour councils could face legal action unless they stop BDS activity
This comes after multiple local authorities voted not to work with firms that they deem to be “complicit in Israeli war crimes...or somehow benefit from activity in the West Bank."
Olwen Fouéré rejects honorary doctorate from University of Galway due to Israeli ties - report
Fouéré, known for roles in "The Crown", "Derry Girls", and "Fantastic Beasts", became the second entertainment figure from Ireland to reject the honor this week after filmmaker Margo Harkin.
Dutch court dismisses appeal by human rights org. for further sanctions, boycott on Israel
Al-Haq, a Ramallah-based Palestinian human rights organization, and nine other advocacy groups urged the Dutch government to cease exporting goods and weapons to Israel.
Israeli-run music festival in Portugal forced to cancel following intense BDS campaign
The team confirmed that the festival faced a well-funded and orchestrated BDS campaign "built on lies and hatred" over the last few months.
Israeli defense firms barred from Dutch NEDS exhibition
In recent years, the exhibition has also been attended by Israeli company Elbit Systems, which has presented naval attack and defense systems.
Israeli Tour de France team pushes through BDS protests, finish race despite all obstacle
BDS criticized the participation of Israel–Premier Tech in the Tour de France, calling it an attempt to “sportswash grave crimes against Palestinians."