Israel boycott

Two books, two realities: How October 7 transformed her American book tour

Publishing two books abroad revealed how October 7 reshaped Jewish identity in the Diaspora – and why shared culture may be the bridge linking Jews together

Israeli author Lihi Lapid struggled to get recognition for her first novel due to the Gaza war; but with her second book, published by a Jewish publishing house, she found greater support.
 Student protest at McGill University in Quebec.

McGill Law Faculty Chair resigns over institutional failure to protect Jewish students

A Palestinian flag is held up outside the Royal Courts of Justice, on the day judges decide whether the co-founder of Palestine Action can challenge the UK government's ban on the group, in London, Britain, September 25, 2025.

Pro-Palestinian activists intimidate Jewish residents in UK, push for Israel boycott

Nemo, representing Switzerland, performs "The Code" during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo announces they are returning their trophy in protest against Israel


US Supreme Court turns down appeal to Arkansas Israeli boycott law

The Arkansas law requires public contracts to include a certification that the contractor is not engaged in a "boycott" of Israel.

Police officers stand in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC, U.S., January 19, 2018

South African Rugby Union withdraws invitation to Tel Aviv Heat

The Heat was scheduled to play in the Mzansi Challenge on March 24.

The Tel Aviv Heat (in blue) has been a success, both on and off the pitch, as it helps reignite the spirit of rugby throughout Israel.

Artists boycott Finland’s national gallery over Israeli billionaire on board

The artists signed a statement announcing the boycott after the museum refused to remove Finnish-Israeli billionaire Chaim “Poju” Zabludowicz from its board.

The Finnish National Gallery is located in Helsinki.

1,000 Israeli students call on Harvard Crimson to move office from ‘stolen lands’

The Harvard student newspaper editorial went further than most in its condemnation of Israel, garnering this reply from the SJA.

Buildings in Harvard Yard are reflected in frozen puddle at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, January 20, 2015.

Wellesley student paper wavers on support for antisemitic Boston Mapping Project

A student paper at Wellesley College had called the Mapping Project a "vital service" in an editorial piece.

 Wellesley College

Ben & Jerry's tries to halt sales in Israel once more

Ben & Jerry's independent board wants to stop Unilever's sale in Israel.

Ben and Jerry's.

BDS advocates claim victory as General Mills divests its Israeli dough operation

The company has been a target of pro-Palestinian activists since it was included in a 2020 United Nations database of companies doing business in Israeli settlements.

View from the southwest of the General Mills processing plant on Martel Road in Martel, Ohio, United States, 28 August 2015.

AEN calls on Princeton University president to reject boycott vote

The referendum pushed by the university's student government urges the school to stop using Caterpillar machinery for construction because of their use in the demolition of Palestinian homes.

People walk around the Princeton University campus in New Jersey, November 16, 2013.

Exclusive interview with Miss South Africa: I had to visit Israel

The Miss Universe pageant will take place on December 12 in Eilat and will be broadcast around the world.

Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane

South Africa pressures pageant winner to boycott Miss Universe in Israel

Government officials said they would not support the decision by Lalela Mswane, the winner of the country’s beauty contest, and the organizers of the pageant to participate in the contest in Israel.

Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez (L) stands by as Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vegas transfers the crown to winner Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (R) during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 20, 2015