Sivan 7, 5778, 5/21/2018
 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. Shakira plans first-ever show in Israel, despite BDS oppositionColumbian-born pop sensation to perform in Israel for the first time ever, brushing off likely criticism by BDS movement. College students: More funding for all - except 'Zionist' clubsStudent groups at California Polytechnic State University demand increased funding except those 'aligned with Zionist ideology.' Russian-speaking Jews protest BDS at Columbia UniversityLimmud FSU holds conference, anti-BDS protest, at Ivy League university in Manhattan. BDS aims for 'zero points' for Israel in EurovisionAhead of annual song contest, BDS activists launch campaign calling for 'Zero points to the song of Israeli apartheid.' College adds second hummus brand to pacify anti-Israel groupSwarthmore college offers second ‘alternative hummus brand’ after petition to discontinue Sabra brand. BDS fails to get Argentinian soccer team to cancel Israel matchArgentinian national team to travel to Israel for friendly match despite pressure from BDS groups. Roseanne: I want to make aliyahJewish actress and comedian says she hopes to make aliyah, blasts BDS. BDS' latest target: Israeli banksBDS working to convince financial advisors to divest from Israeli financial institutions. Bank Leumi, Hapoalim already taking a hit.George Washington U student Senate passes BDS resolutionStudent government at George Washington U calls on university to divest from 9 companies that do business with Israel Shaked rebukes Natalie PortmanJustice Minister visits Tanzanian hospital whose doctors were trained in Israel, tells actress who refused Genesis prize that is Israel. Barnard alumni call on college to reject student divestment voteThousands of alumni call on Barnard College to reject student referendum demanding school join BDS effort against Israel. 'The climate on campuses is worse than it is outside'Ofir Dayan, External Relations Chair. of Students Supporting Israel at Columbia University, discusses fight against BDS and hate on campus. When BDS won thanks to Natalie PortmanJosh Hasten thinks Natalie Portman did not mean to hurt, but eventually played into the hands of opponents of Israel Leftists support Natalie PortmanPeace Now backs Israeli-American actress who refused to come to Israel. Boston-area city council turns away BDS resolution'Singling out Israel fundamentally unjust, risks turning City Council into instrument of global BDS movement and its malignant intentions.'Likud responds to Natalie Portman's decisionLikud calls Natalie Portman a 'hypocrite,' Genesis Prize says it will distribute prize money to organizations not of Portman's choosing. Will Barnard College students push divestment from Israel?Barnard College students vote to ask administration to divest from Israel. Pro-Israel students: Measure skewed, information inaccurate. North Carolina city bans police exchanges with IsraelDurham city council bans international police exchanges in response to petition by anti-Israel group Jewish Voice for Peace. Israel boycott vote at George Washington U cancelledSecurity concerns force student government leaders to cancel vote on BDS-backed measure to divest from companies working with Israel. French mayor refused entry into Israel.Communist mayor who recognized 'Palestine,' sought to meet arch-terrorist in prison, not allowed into Israel. 'BDS' goal is to destroy Israel'Lev Ha'olam attorney says BDS chants 'From the river to the sea' reveal boycott movement's ultimate goal of destroying Israel. Mayor of Dublin enters Ramallah despite prohibitionMinisters Erdan and Deri prevent Dublin Mayor from entering Israel because of his support for BDS. In practice, he arrived in Ramallah. BDS calls on Argentinian soccer team to cancel match in IsraelBDS campaign seeks to prevent friendly match between Israeli, Argentinian teams, visit to Western Wall by Argentinian soccer players. BDS targets Israeli hit TV show 'Fauda'Anti-Israel BDS movement writes to Netflix, which owns the show, threatening legal action if the show is not removed. 'There's a tendency in Israel to demonize Sweden'Sweden’s ambassador to Israel claims there's a tendency in Israel to “demonize” his country ever since it recognized a Palestinian state. University of Ottawa rejects BDS a third timeUniversity of Ottawa rejects motion to endorse anti-Israel movement. Children throughout Norway to collect millions for PA terrorNorwegian student parliament decides national student fundraiser will aid NGO training PA Arab youth in ways of 'ending the occupation.' Samaria's Norwegian allyNorwegian party chairman tours Samaria, meets with council head: 'Contrary to popular belief, many in Norway support Judea and Samaria.' Anti-BDS activist to be tried for ‘intimidation’ in SpainSpanish court accepts motion by anti-Israel group to start trial against leader of anti-BDS group over alleged intimidation. Critic says Israel boycott hurting Lorde's careerProminent film critic asserts pop star Lorde's support for BDS has caused her career to suffer. 'Her position on Israel killed her tour.' Stephen Hawking highlights the core of Israel's conflictEven Israel's attitude to the disabled is in direct contrast to that of the Arab world. Ethics Committee blocks Arab MKs' BDS-funded flightEthics Committee rules MKs may not travel as part of trips funded by pro-BDS organizations. BDS motion defeated at University of OttawaStudents at Canadian university vote down anti-Israel measure pushed by BDS activists.Arizona State University sued for enforcing anti-BDS lawMuslim group sues Arizona State University for not allowing BDS activist to speak under new anti-BDS law. 'Defeating BDS is like running for governor'Defeating BDS on campus is like an election campaign, former University of California President says. Pro-BDS conference held at European ParliamentBDS Founder Omar Barghouti honored at EU event hosted by MEP Ana Gomes, calling Israel an 'apartheid' state and justifying his actions.Spanish municipalities drop Israel boycott policiesNearly two dozen Spanish municipalities rescind or suspend pro-BDS measures against the State of Israel. 'Iran poised to replace ISIS across Middle East''Time to show Abbas time isn't on PA's side', says Public Security Minister, says US must prevent Iran from taking over after ISIS defeat. Erdan, Kahlon to use 'Boycott Law' against Israeli BDS groupsFinance and Internal Security Ministers draft regulations enabling cancellation of various benefits to boycott organizations. Concerns raised over nomination of BDS for NobelFriends of Simon Wiesenthal Center writes Norway’s Ambassador to Canada over Norwegian lawmaker’s nomination of BDS for Nobel Peace Prize.Norwegian lawmaker: BDS is 'peaceful'Norwegian lawmaker who nominated BDS movement for Nobel Peace Prize argues the movement isn't anti-Semitic. Anti-BDS resolution to be presented to Ohio SenateOhio Becomes the 12th State to introduce version of anti-BDS resolution passed in Tennessee in 2016 Israel's A-G: Countries around the world are rejecting BDSAttorney General Avichai Mandelblit stresses the importance of legal action against BDS movement. Likud Minister: We are going on the offensivePublic Security Minister encourages funding unifying projects instead of BDS, demands cessation of payments to Palestinian Authority. Israel summons Irish ambassador over boycott legislationIreland's ambassador to Israel summoned for clarifications over legislation prohibiting trade in or from Judea and Samaria.Israeli teens sue New Zealand BDS activists over 'Lorde' concertTeens sue after pop star pressured to cancel Israel concert. 'An effort to give real consequences to those who target the Jewish state.'Court blocks Kansas anti-BDS legislationFederal judge temporarily blocks Kansas' anti-BDS following challenge by American Civil Liberties Union.Netanyahu condemns Irish legislation promoting Israel boycottNetanyahu condemns Irish legislative initiative which calls for a boycott of Judea and Samaria. Irish Ambassador will be summoned. South African Minister to boycott tennis match against IsraelSouth Africa's Sports Minister says he will boycott tennis match against Israel because of "Israeli discrimination and occupation." Anti-Israel groups boycott Women's March over Scarlett JohanssonPro-BDS groups pull out of Los Angeles Women's March over presence of Jewish actress.New Orleans mayor-elect walks back support of BDS resolutionPolitician withdraws support for resolution she authored after learning BDS activists behind its drafting.New Orleans to reconsider pro-BDS resolutionCity Council to review resolution targeting human rights violators after learning of association with BDS. |
