 240 Israeli, Jewish academics lobby Germany to drop anti-BDS lawProfessors pen letter to German government, urging rejection of recently passed law classifying anti-Israel BDS movement as anti-Semitic. 30 BDS-promoting groups' accounts closed for ties to terrorismStrategic Affairs Ministry reveals economic campaign against BDS-promoting groups has led to 30 accounts being shut down over last 2 years. 'Hebrew University is a political incubator for anti-Zionists'Hebrew University professor calls to boycott Israel-hosted international physics competition. Florida drops Airbnb from blacklist after settlements ban nixedGovernor Ron DeSantis announces removal of Airbnb from Florida state blacklist of companies boycotting Israel. Heavy metal singer slams Roger Waters and 'Nazi comrades' in BDSDavid Draiman, singer of the heavy metal group 'Disturbed' touts upcoming Israel concert, excoriates pro-BDS 'gang of morons'. Supreme Court halts deportation of Human Rights Watch officialIsraeli Supreme Court freezes deportation order against Omar Shakir, regional director of Human Rights Watch. Florida Gov: BDS is driven by anti-SemitismFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis and Minister Gilad Erdan visit Gush Etzion, discuss bigoted nature of BDS movement. 'Boycotting a country is a blanket indictment of its citizens'Pitzer College president comes to Haifa U to reiterate his opposition to Israel boycott. 'BDS has no place in Florida'Florida Governor Ron DeSantis honored at Ariel University for signing of MOU with Florida State University. Promoter of Israel boycott set to enter Belgian parliamentCo-secretary of BDS Belgium, Simon Moutquin, placed on Ecolo party's federal elections ticket. Young Israel blasts anti-Semitic comments by NYU graduateNational Council of Young Israel criticizes NYU student who praised BDS and bashed Israel during graduation address.NYU speaker denounces Israel as 'apartheid state', praises BDSNew York University doctorate recipient tapped to speak at convocation ceremony bashes Israel, lauds pro-BDS campus groups. Watch: BDS activists disrupt Israeli author’s book eventA group of BDS activists disrupted a book presentation by the Israeli author Arye Sharuz Shalicar in northern Germany. British Foreign Secretary: Boycotting Israel is anti-SemiticJeremy Hunt backs German parliament’s resolution defining the BDS movement as “anti-Semitic”. PLO: BDS is 'part of the Palestinian struggle'PLO condemns German Parliament resolution defining BDS movement as 'anti-Semitic,' calling it 'racist,' 'violation of international law.'Did Israeli professors try to torpedo Germany's anti-BDS bill?29 Israeli professors signed letter urging German parliament not to pass resolution condemning BDS as anti-Semitic. Hebrew University program bashes Israel, promotes BDS, says NGOCampus watchdog group reveals recordings from graduate program showing anti-Israel bias, hostility towards students who challenged claims. 'BDS is part of the Palestinian fight'PLO Executive Committee condemns German parliament's resolution describing BDS movement as anti-Semitic. Hamas blasts German condemnation of BDSHamas says German resolution defining BDS as anti-Semitic is "against Palestinians' right to resist occupation". Arab League tells German parliament to reverse anti-BDS motionArab League condemns Germany's anti-BDS resolution as "biased", demands German parliament reverse decision condemning BDS as anti-Semitic. 'BDS is a new mutation of old anti-Semitism'European Conference of Rabbis lauds Germany's formal condemnation of BDS as a form of anti-Semitism. PLO: German definition of BDS 'anti-Semitic'Palestine Liberation Organization expresses regret at the Germans' 'submission' to Israelis' 'baseless lies against BDS.' Conference of Presidents welcomes German anti-BDS resolutionUS Jewish leaders: Motion describing BDS as anti-Semitic "an important recognition of the true nature of the BDS movement." Netanyahu praises GermanyPM Netanyahu welcomes Bundestag’s approval of resolution condemning BDS, hopes other countries will adopt similar legislation.Support BDS - stay in the DiasporaAre Jews who forgot about making Aliyah giving the BDS movement a boost?Germany: BDS is anti-SemiticGermany passes resolution condemning the boycott divestment and sanctions movement as 'anti-Semitic'Germany to adopt motion defining BDS as anti-SemiticGermany's Bundestag expected to become first major European parliament to define BDS as anti-Semitic. Fatah calls to boycott Tel Aviv EurovisionRuling PA faction demands world boycott international song contest being held in Tel Aviv this week. Republicans launch bid to force House vote on BDSBill targeting BDS has been held up in part because Democrats say it poses a threat to First Amendment free speech protections. After anti-settlement plan nixed, BDS calls to boycott AirbnbAnti-Israel activists look to boycott Airbnb after company reverses plans to blacklist settlement lodgings. Madonna refuses calls to back out of appearance in IsraelPop singer says she's not backing down on plans to perform at Eurovision competition in Tel Aviv, despite pressure from BDS movement. Former Miss Iraq responds to Roger WatersFormer Miss Iraq condemns former Pink Floyd member's latest anti-Israel rant: Use your power to bring people together. Texas Governor signs amendment to anti-BDS lawTexas Governor signs legislation that limits the scope of a law banning the state from doing business with Israel boycotters. Iceland delegation's provocation at EurovisionBand representing Iceland at Tel Aviv Eurovision competition supports BDS, seeks to 'eliminate capitalism.' Breaking the Silence, B'Tselem slander Israel as rockets fallHeads of radical left-wing Israeli groups participate in anti-Israel conference in South Africa, concurrent with attacks on southern Israel. Berlin: Israeli clarinet player beaten at anti-Israel eventWatch: Participants at pro-BDS event in Germany assault Israeli man Is treason virtuous? Israeli academics who support BDSIs it legitimate for political actors and parties to seek support from foreign powers? When Israeli academics approach foreign academic bodies to act against Israel, is it treason? NYU department votes for boycott of school campus in IsraelNew York University’s Department of Social and Cultural Analysis votes to boycott NYU’s satellite campus in Tel Aviv. Court delays Israel's deportation of Human Rights Watch officialSupreme Court delays deportation of Human Rights Watch official who called for boycott of Jewish businesses in Judea and Samaria. Eurovision winner: Boycott calls spread darknessIsraeli singer Netta Barzilai, who won last year's Eurovision song contest, slams calls to boycott this year's contest in Israel.Federal judge issues injunction against Texas' anti-BDS lawCourt issues temporary injunction against Texas law barring state from doing business with contractors who boycott Israel. University of Maryland student gov't rejects BDS resolutionStudent government of the University of Maryland rejects an Israel divestment resolution with 25 against, 9 in favor and 2 abstentions. U of Maryland student gov. won't move date of Passover BDS voteUniversity 'regrets' that student gov. vote on BDS resolution will be held on Passover - but student gov. says date can't be changed.Arizona exempts smaller companies from BDS banArizona eases rules to a state ban on doing business with companies that boycott Israel in an attempt to avoid potential lawsuits.Roger Waters demands Madonna cancel Eurovision peformanceAnti-Israel activist pressures Madonna to bow out of Eurovision, claims to be fighting for 'human rights.' Texas divests $72 million from company boycotting IsraelState agencies in Texas begin divesting $72 million in stocks in company which boycotts Israel.NYU giving award to radical anti-Israel group?Students for Justice in Palestine says NYU has decided to award the group for its 'exemplary contributions' to university community. Court: Human Rights Watch activist will be deportedJerusalem District Court gives Human Rights Watch activist Omar Shakir until March 1 to leave Israel over his support for BDS.Congressman demands probe of anti-Israel college eventVideo footage of anti-Semitic performance at federally-funded event prompts congressman to demand investigation. Cornell student gov't rejects anti-Israel divestment resolutionStudent Assembly at Cornell University votes 15 to 14 to reject anti-Israel divestment measure. Young Israel: College campuses shouldn't embrace anti-Semites.NYU, Harvard, 'complicit in cultivating a dangerous and frightening atmosphere for Jewish students,' National Council of Young Israel says.Texas to amend anti-BDS lawTexas lawmakers amending law banning business with Israel boycotters.Students at University of California campus reject BDSStudent government at the University of California, Santa Barbara rejects Israel divestment resolution. Trump admin bans BDS founder from entering USOmar Barghouti, one of the founders of anti-Israel BDS movement denied entry into the US from Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. House Republicans push for bill protecting states penalizing BDSTop Republicans in U.S. House of Representatives join effort to force a vote on bill that targets Israel boycotters. BDS activists to Madonna: Cancel Eurovision performancePalestinian Arab academics and intellectuals call on pop singer to abandon her plans to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel. Airbnb: We've always opposed BDSLodging website stresses it opposes BDS after settling lawsuit over Judea and Samaria listings. |
