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Expert: BDS May Become a Political Movement in America

Former head of American Association of University Professors warns BDS is gaining momentum in the States.

University of California Student Union Votes to Boycott Israel

The University of California graduate student worker union votes in favor of an academic boycott of Israel. Student group condemns the move.

Europe is Becoming an Israel-free Zone, Again

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Financial Giant SWIFT Rejects Israel Sanctions Call

Belgium-based financial transfer services giant 'regrets' international pressure put on it to boycott Israel, refuses to do so.

Israeli Industry Leader Urges Europe not to Boycott

Manufacturers' Association of Israel head writes to European counterparts, warns proposed boycott will hurt local Arab workers too.

Canada: Ontario University Students Join Boycott Against Israel

The Ontario branch of the Canadian Federation of Students unanimously passes a motion to boycott Israel.

Britain's Student Union Votes to Boycott Israel

Britain’s National Union of Students adopts a policy of BDS against Israel.

UK Supermarket Chain to Stop Carrying Judea and Samaria Products

Tesco says it will no longer sell products originating from Judea and Samaria starting this September.

Britain's Largest Trade Union Joins Israel Boycott

UNITE trade union signs up to boycott of the Jewish state, if not entirely.

US Presbyterian Church Votes to Support Israel Boycott

Presbyterian Church votes to divest from three companies providing services to the IDF and Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

EU Ambassador Bashes BDS - but Defends 'Policy on Settlements'

Watch: EU Ambassador to Israel speaks on peace talks, boycotts - and supporting the Hamas-Fatah unity pact.

Palestinian Authority to Ask UN to Boycott Israel

PLO, Abbas, to ask the General Assembly and the UN Security Council to boycott companies which help 'settlements', 'Judaize' Jerusalem.

Another Canadian University Votes To Join BDS

Toronto's Ryerson University joins growing list of student unions voting to boycott Israel, in display of 'anti-Israel fanatacism.'

British Architects' Union Votes to Boycott Israel

Architects' union associated with North Korea boycotts Israeli union over 'settlements' and 'apartheid.'

Students in Canada's Capital Boycott Israeli Hummus

Students at University of Ottawa campaign to have Sabra hummus banned because of its alleged connection with “Israel apartheid.”

BDS Unfazed by Netanyahu's Criticism

BDS spokeswoman dismisses PM's criticism of the movement as a "desperate attack", says governments are "taking action" against Israel.

Livnat on Boycotts: Time to Return Fire

Minister Livnat on fighting fire with fire when it comes to anti-Israel boycotts, and what PA refusal to recognize Israel means for peace.

Experts Reveal Empty Boycott Threats

Business and diplomatic leaders tell Reuters international boycott mere pressure tool, investment actually growing despite tough talk.

Netanyahu: It's Time to Delegitimize the Delegitimizers

Those who call for boycotts of the Jewish state are "classical anti-Semites in modern garb," says PM Netanyahu.

Trailer: Israeli Apartheid Week Coming To Theaters Near You

Leading up to 'Israel Apartheid Week 2014,' a new trailer has been released to promote the international Israel-bashing events.

'Kerry Strongly Opposes Boycotts'

Israeli Ambassador to Washington Ron Dermer defends John Kerry from criticism, says he was making a 'descriptive statement', not a threat.

British Supreme Court Rules Against Anti-Israel Boycotters

UK Supreme Court rejects claims "settlement produce" transgresses international law.

Returning Fire: Dutch Jews Boycott Anti-Israel Firm

Dutch Jewish group calls for boycott of PGGM, a local firm that divested from Israeli banks for financing 'settlements in Palestine.'

Scarlett Johansson Splits with Oxfam Over BDS

Actress steps down as Oxfam ambassador over the group’s support for Israel boycott movement.

BDS Fail: SodaStream Wins Battle Against French Boycott

Israeli drink manufacturer SodaStream has won a legal battle in France against an organization seeking to boycott it.

Moral Narcissism and the MLA’s Obsession with Israel

Dutch Ambassador Summoned Over Divestiture

Foreign Ministry summons Caspar Veldkamp, demanding clear opposition by Holland's government to recent divestment move.

Shurat HaDin Threatens Action Over ASA Boycott

Shurat HaDin - Israel Law Center notifies ASA that Israeli professors plan to sue it over its promoting a boycott of Israel.

Report: Kerry is Behind European Boycotts

Govt. sources reveal that Kerry is responsible for EU boycott threats, keeps them in check during talks, ready to escalate if talks fail.

MIT Head Rejects ASA's Boycott of Israel

"An academic boycott is antithetical to MIT values," says President Rafael Reif after ASA decides to boycott Israel.

Bill to Strip Schools Supporting ASA Boycott of Public Funding

New York State politicians to propose bill stripping public aid from colleges, universities supporting ASA boycott of Israel.

Rep. Engel to ASA: Boycott Syria, Not Israel

Eliot Engel calls on the ASA to end its boycott of Israeli institutions, notes its silence about others' violations of human rights.

MKs: Israel Cannot Ignore ASA Boycott

MKs: Israel must take threats of academic boycott seriously – or it will get worse.

Two More Universities Quit ASA Over Israel Boycott

Kenyon College and Indiana University quit the American Studies Association, after it supported an academic boycott of Israel.

PA: Everyone Has a Right to Boycott Israeli Products

PA says it recognizes the right of civil society groups to boycott Israeli products, but says it is focusing on “settlements.”

Former MK Eldad: The Boycotts Are Our Own Fault

Former MK Aryeh Eldad: Israel is creating a snowball effect by continuing to surrender to those who want to boycott us.

Israeli Politicians, Academics Condemn ASA Academic Boycott

Professors, politicians, even a left-wing figure condemn the boycott of the American Studies Association against Israel.

ASA Head: Others Are Worse, but We'll Still Boycott Israel

ASA head admits that many countries have worse human rights records than Israel's, but still supports academic boycott of Jewish state.

Backlash Continues Against ASA Academic Boycott

Major Jewish groups strongly condemn the boycott against Israel by the American Studies Association, warn of possible precedent.

US Academic Group Votes to Boycott Israel

Members of the American Studies Association (ASA), on Monday voted to approve an academic boycott against Israel.

United Church of Canada Launches BDS Campaign

Largest Canadian Protestant denomination boycotts 3 Israeli companies, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center decries as anti-Semitism.

BDS Fail: Anti-Israel Groups Use Israeli Technology

Groups that call for BDS apparently draw the line when it comes to building their websites, discovers British Zionist Federation.

UK: Israeli Academic Sues Over Boycott 'Discrimination'

Professor Moty Cristal suing trade union, health trust, after his workshop was cancelled due to his Israeli nationality.

'Shurat HaDin' Files Suit Over Australian Israel Boycotts

Shurat HaDin files class action complaint over Australian professor's participation and public support of boycotts of Israel.

Fanta Corrects 'Mistake," Puts Israel Back on Site

A threatened boycott of Fanta products succeeded in convincing the company to acknowledge Israel's existence

BDS 'Summer Camps' to Indoctrinate College Students

Groups with established anti-Israel records are organizing “summer camps” where they will teach college students to organize BDS campaigns.

Spanish Gov't Funding Anti-Israel NGOs, Finds New Report

The Spanish government provided funding to political NGOs leading the campaigns to delegitimize Israel, finds new NGO Monitor report.

Sydney University Professor Warned Over Israel Boycott

An Australian professor has been warned that his participation in a boycott (BDS) campaign against Israel may lead to trouble with the law.

BDS Leaders: 'Only Solution is Violence'

Leaders of BDS, which seeks to delegitimize Israel worldwide, said they oppose any peace talks, even with Israeli building freeze.

Singer Alicia Keys Applauded on Refusal to Yield to BDS Calls

Simon Wiesenthal Center applauds decision of R&B singer to go ahead with Tel Aviv concert despite calls to boycott Jewish state.

BDS Movement Suffers Defeat in U.S.

A resolution calling for the boycott of Israeli firms will not be put to a vote at the TIAA-CREF upcoming shareholders meeting.

Hawking Confirms He is Boycotting Israel

British physicist Stephen Hawking confirms that he cancelled his trip to Israel because of an academic boycott, not illness.

Hawking Boycott Story "Fake", Cambridge Univ.Tried to Claim

Cambridge University said physicist cancelled his trip for health reasons. It later admitted that it was a boycott.

Professor: Our Boycott and Sanctions Campaign is Growing

Arutz Sheva speaks to one of the U.S. professors seeking to boycott Israel, and asks why.

Columbia Professors Against Israel

100 teachers at Columbia University demand pension funds not be invested with companies that trade with IDF.

UC Berkeley Votes in Favor of BDS

The Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC) voted to divest from companies affiliated with the IDF.

Shurat HaDin Threatens Legal Action Over BDS Resolution

Shurat HaDin Israel Law Center is threatening legal action against Teachers Insurance Association over resolution boycotting Israel.

Oxford Student Union Rejects Motion to Boycott Israel

The Oxford University Students’ Union rejects a motion calling for sanctions against Israel over its "treatment of Palestinians".

Oxford University Students to Vote on Israel Boycott

Students at Britain’s Oxford University will vote this week on a controversial motion to boycott Israel.

Spanish Author Accepts Israeli Award, Rebuffs Boycott Calls

Acclaimed Spanish writer accepts prestigious Israeli literary award, despite calls from anti-Israel activists to boycott the Jewish state.