Elul 5, 5778, 8/16/2018
 Arab MKs urged to resign from the KnessetBDS organization calls on Joint List MKs to resign following approval of Nationality Law. Peter Beinart detained at Ben Gurion AirportAmerican left-wing activist who promotes boycotts of Jews in Judea and Samaria detained while visiting Israel for niece's bat mitzvah. Will another friendly match be cancelled?BDS is working to cancel a soccer match between Israel and Northern Ireland. Will they succeed? Fighting for the State - even on vacationYesh Atid Party has information pamphlets for Israelis on summer vacation abroad, to equip them against boycott organizations' claims. Model Shashi Naidoo kept out of IsraelSouth African model caves to BDS pressure, cancels Israel contracts. Christian activists push anti-BDS bill5,000 activists at Christian Zionist conference push for bill restricting boycotts against Israel. BDS activist banned from entering IsraelLeading activist of Ramallah-based BDS National Committee banned from entering Israel by Interior Minister Aryeh Deri. BDS activist from Holland refused entry into IsraelMinisters order BDS activist Lydia de Leeuw to be denied entry into Israel. US Jewish students visit SamariaStudents on ZOA trip visit Binyamin, learn about life of Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria and how to combat BDS. Erekat welcomes Irish approval of 'settlement' boycottPLO Secretary-General welcomes Irish Senate’s approval of legislation calling for boycott of Judea and Samaria products. Irish ambassador summoned for reprimandForeign Ministry summons Irish ambassador to Israel after Irish Senate passes BDS bill. Further steps to be determined when PM returns. Irish Senate passes BDS resolutionBill supporting boycott of Jewish products beyond 'Green Line' passed in Irish Senate by 25-20 majority Irish Senate to vote on boycott of 'settlements'Irish MP says Israel’s entry ban for BDS supporters will not deter opposition from supporting bill outlawing trade with “settlements”. Labor withdraws from international socialist organizationIsraeli Labor party refuses to remain in Socialist International after group adopts BDS resolution.U of Oregon Hillel sign vandalized with anti-Israel messageWelcome sign defaced with anti-Israel message and obscenities at university where students voted in favor of BDS. Economy Minister: Mark it ‘Made in Judea and Samaria'Cohen: 'Beacon of truth and light when much of international community trying to destroy connection of Jewish People to Land of Israel.' Spain 1498- 2018: "Jews - get out!"Eighty Spanish towns and councils have already joined the Israeli boycott campaign. History repeats itself. U.S. appears to back Israel on removal of BDS activistsState Department spokeswoman says U.S. does not support BDS, says countries have the right to prevent entry to activists. Is Sheldon Adelson beating BDS on US campuses?Maccabee Task Force started by Sheldon Adelson helping to organize successful student responses to BDS on campus. Ethics Committee won't allow MK to travel for anti-Israel tourEthics Committee turns down MK Jabareen's request to travel abroad for speaking tour funded by BDS-supporting organization. BDS activist denied entry to IsraelAriel Elyse Gold, a known anti-Israel activist, prevented from entering Israel. ACLU lawsuit in Kansas against state BDS law dismissedLawsuit backed by ACLU against Kansas anti-BDS law requiring state contractors not to boycott Israel dismissed by court. Lapid attacks 'gift to Israel's enemies'MK attacks leftist conference tomorrow in Knesset, says 'Zionist Union's lost it.' Leftist Yesh Atid members will not participate. Spanish city declares itself 'Israel apartheid-free'Municipality of city near Valencia declares itself “Israeli apartheid-free space”, defying court rulings.Irish lawmaker to promote Judea and Samaria boycottIrish Senator announces bill she is promoting to boycott products manufactured in Judea and Samaria will be discussed on July 11. 'It's crazy:' Foreign diplomats in courtDiplomats from Canada, the Netherlands, EU, and UN attend hearing for BDS activist denied work visa for Human Rights Warch. Presbyterian Church USA passes anti-Israel resolutionsChurch's general assembly votes to condemn Israel as 'apartheid state', urges real estate company to boycott Israeli 'settlements'. 'BDS racism: 1492 in its 2018 version'Israeli diplomats bring up Inquisition while protesting anti-Israel votes in Spain. A Florida mayor's battle against BDSBal Harbour mayor explains the legislation that allows police to identify anti-Israel crimes as anti-Semitic.Spanish city councilors call for boycott of IsraelCouncilors in city of Pamplona urge municipality to declare Israeli officials "persona non grata". Psychology association faces pressure to boycott IsraelPsychologists who are also BDS activists push for conference location change, claim Israel's behavior is 'dehumanizing.' 'Hate network' against Israel exposedMinister Gilad Erdan: 'Terror organizations and BDS have never been closer. We'll attack perps of hate campaign from Gaza and Ramallah.' Roger Waters vs Munich's mayorPink Floyd co-founder insists Munich municipality rescind accusation of anti-Semitism.Israeli orchestra disinvited from Spanish cityAnti-Israel BDS movement scores victory in Spain, securing retraction of invitation to Israeli ballet group and orchestra. Spanish city declares Israel an ‘illegal country’Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, joins BDS and declares itself ‘free of Israeli apartheid.’ Senate approves founder of Jewish org for top civil rights postKenneth Marcus, who backed including some extreme anti-Israel rhetoric in definition of anti-Semitism, approved over Democratic opposition. Hamas expresses support for BDSHamas reiterates commitment to Jihad, praises Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel. Israel to file complaint with FIFA against PAIsrael's soccer association accuses PA counterpart of intimidating Argentinian team's players into canceling friendly match in Israel. BDS provocation ahead of Netanyahu visitDay before PM arrives in Britain, anti-Israel demonstration outside British PM home. Minister Erdan: 'Pathetic event' Tamika Mallory speech cancelled in Australia over Farrakhan tiesWomen's March co-president Mallory dropped from event over anti-Israel statements, support for Nation of Islam chief Louis Farrakhan.J Street aiding BDS campaigns on campusesWashington Free Beacon review finds campus branches of J Street have been helping anti-Israel activists gain support for BDS resolutions. Japanese department store chain banned Golan Heights wineMajor Japanese department store chain banned Israeli wine from Golan Heights from Mediterranean food and wine event. Watch: Economy Minister answers pro-BDS activistsBDS and pro-Palestinian Arab activists interrupt meeting between Economy Minister Eli Cohen and businesspeople in Toronto. The Berkeley Islamophobia conferenceConspiracy theories, misinformation and even outright lies were the norm at this conference, all to propagandize against Israel and the United States.Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Philadelphia Orchestra concertPro-BDS activists block traffic outside of performance, enter hall to disrupt Philadelphia Orchestra, protesting its plans to visit Israel. Louisiana illegalizes state contracting firms boycotting Israel'Any effort to boycott Israel affronts longstanding relationship. Louisiana joins critical mass of states supporting our closest ally.'Court suspends deportation of BDS activistDistrict court allows HRW country director and BDS supporter to remain in Israel until legal challenge to expulsion is completed. Hundreds participate in Conference for Israel, Jewish PioneersGerman conferences supporting Israel full to capacity. Participants hear of Judea and Samaria situation, police secure conferences. Louisiana won't do business with BDS supportersLouisiana becomes 25th US state to pass anti-BDS legislation.Dem nominee in Philly district led fund that gave to BDS groupsScott Wallace co-headed fund that provided tens of thousands of dollars to Jewish Voice for Peace and a tour by George Galloway.Human Rights Watch sues Israeli Interior MinistryHuman Rights Watch files lawsuit after its local director was ordered to leave Israel due to his involvement in the BDS movement. Iceland will take part in J'lem Eurovision despite boycott callIceland vows to take part in next year's Eurovision event, to be held in Israel, despite boycott petition. Irish lawmakers call for boycott of IsraelTwo European Parliament lawmakers from Ireland support boycotting Israel following Eurovision victory. Hackers attempt to knock Israeli out of Eurovision song contestAnti-Israel hackers launch cyber attacks in bid to block votes for Israeli contestant at annual Eurovision music contest.Durham synagogues, Federation employ BDS operatives'Raises eyebrows that federations and synagogues are comfortable with BDS activists teaching at local Hebrew schools.' HRW Israel chief: Israel trying to silence criticismHead of Human Rights Watch in Israel livid after being expelled from the country due to his support for BDS.BDS operative to be expelled from IsraelDecision not to allow Human Rights Watch operative continued stay in Israel taken by Minister Deri at recommendation of Minister Erdan. |
