BDS

Australian broadcaster rejects BDS, will air Eurovision

Australian public broadcaster SBS says it will broadcast Eurovision from Israel next year despite petition calling for it to boycott.

Dozens of groups call to sanction BDS-supporting professor

58 groups seek action after Michigan prof declines to write reference letter for student to study in Israel.

Michigan professor under fire for supporting BDS

University of Michigan professor refuses to write letter of recommendation for student hoping to study in Israel due to his support for BDS.

German music festival disinvites musician who endorsed BDS

Organizers of music festival in Düsseldorf withdraw invitation to Brian Eno over his longtime involvement in attempts to boycott Israel.

US Education Dept anti-Semitism decision: 'The right move'

Lev HaOlam: 'BDS groups very aggressive on college campuses. Hope US move will provide Jewish students strength to persevere.'

Who is pushing Jews out of academia in the US?

Expert on struggle against BDS says steps taken by Trump administration against anti-Israel groups on campuses are the critical response.

NY Democrats claim actress is pro-BDS, soft on anti-Semitism

Mailer put out in name of NY Democratic Committee claims actress Cynthia Nixon, who is challenging Governor Cuomo in primary, is pro-BDS.

Artists call for boycott of Eurovision in Israel

Roger Waters among group of more than 100 artists who call for boycott of Eurovision in 2019, which is to be held in Israel.

US band joins Lana Del Rey in backing out of Israeli festival

American indie band 'Of Montreal' joins Lana Del Rey, other acts in pulling out of music festival in Israel following BDS pressure.

BDS hysteria misplaced, says veteran campus Jewish educator

'BDS not our most pressing problem ... Students with no sense of Jewish identity, history, legacy, destiny won't give damn about Israel.'

German state office says BDS is anti-Semitic

Berlin State Office for the Protection of the Constitution categorizes BDS as anti-Semitic.

Israeli academic leading boycott of Ariel University conference

Israeli professor from Weizmann Institute leading efforts to boycott an academic conference held in Ariel University in Samaria.

Lana Del Rey cancels Israel concert

After pressure from BDS, American singer and songwriter announces she will postpone Israel concert until she can also visit "Palestine".

Undeterred by the left: Rock guitarist performs in Har Hevron

Israeli rock guitarist Berry Sakharof performs at the Har Hevron Regional Council despite boycott calls.

Adelson-backed ‘Maccabees’ pro-Israel campus initiative doubles

Initiative funded by billionaire philanthropist targeting BDS will double presence on 80 campuses; for first time will operate in Canada.

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra targeted by BDS in South America

BDS calls on music lovers to boycott Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra's concerts in South America.

2 Spanish cities reverse BDS motions following legal action

Spanish cities cancel pro-BDS motions declaring as Spanish courts strike down dozens of similar measures around the country.

Lana Del Rey: I won't nix Israel show - but I'll visit Palestine

American singer refuses calls by BDS supporters to cancel Israel show, but vows to visit 'Palestine', says she understands 'concerns'.

Court: Firms representing state against BDS won't be revealed

District court rejects leftist petition demanding removal of immunity of European attorneys assisting Israel in fight against BDS.

'Performing in Israel is not a political statement'

American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey not backing down from plans to perform in Israel despite backlash.

Israeli Arabs look to establish Israel Apartheid Day

Israeli Arab activists, politicians, call for establishment of 'International Israel Apartheid Day' to condemn passage of Nationality Law.

Jeremy Corbyn was filmed endorsing BDS in 2015

Film of Labour leader Corbyn supporting BDS, saying boycott 'promotes the peace process,' resurfaces on web.

ZIM ship forced to leave port in Tunisia

BDS organizations claim they managed to force cargo ship working with ZIM to change route rather than dock at Rades, Tunisia port.

Israel is right to question radical extremists who come to visit

Ron Lauder joins the attack on Israel

Erdogan: Turkey to boycott US-made electronics

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will boycott US-made electronics.

Michael Oren: Beinart's detention damaged Israel's image

MK Oren says Peter Beinart isn't a BDS activist, should not have been detained at Ben Gurion Airport.

Arab MKs urged to resign from the Knesset

BDS organization calls on Joint List MKs to resign following approval of Nationality Law.

Peter Beinart detained at Ben Gurion Airport

American left-wing activist who promotes boycotts of Jews in Judea and Samaria detained while visiting Israel for niece's bat mitzvah.

US academic group decries both BDS and litigation to squelch it

'Our opposition to BDS is matched as resolutely by opposition to these pledges; nothing short of attempt to limit free speech and belief.'

Saudi badminton players refuse to play Israeli

Two Saudi badminton players forfeit match instead of playing against an Israeli opponent.

Democratic senator compares Israeli security to Mexico wall

Sen. Cory Booker poses with sign linked to anti-Israel movement.

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 vacation

Yesh Atid Party has information pamphlets for Israelis on summer vacation abroad, to equip them against boycott organizations' claims.

One woman fighting anti-Semitism in Durham N.C.

Model Shashi Naidoo kept out of Israel

South African model caves to BDS pressure, cancels Israel contracts.

Christian activists push anti-BDS bill

5,000 activists at Christian Zionist conference push for bill restricting boycotts against Israel.

BDS activist banned from entering Israel

Leading activist of Ramallah-based BDS National Committee banned from entering Israel by Interior Minister Aryeh Deri.

BDS activist from Holland refused entry into Israel

Ministers order BDS activist Lydia de Leeuw to be denied entry into Israel.

US Jewish students visit Samaria

Students 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' boycott

PLO Secretary-General welcomes Irish Senate’s approval of legislation calling for boycott of Judea and Samaria products.

Irish ambassador summoned for reprimand

Foreign Ministry summons Irish ambassador to Israel after Irish Senate passes BDS bill. Further steps to be determined when PM returns.

Irish Senate passes BDS resolution

Bill 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 organization

Israeli Labor party refuses to remain in Socialist International after group adopts BDS resolution.

U of Oregon Hillel sign vandalized with anti-Israel message

Welcome sign defaced with anti-Israel message and obscenities at university where students voted in favor of BDS.

Are you standing with Ireland's boycott of Israel?

The hypocrisy of intersectionality and the Jewish question

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!"

U.S. appears to back Israel on removal of BDS activists

State 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 tour

Ethics Committee turns down MK Jabareen's request to travel abroad for speaking tour funded by BDS-supporting organization.

BDS activist denied entry to Israel

Ariel Elyse Gold, a known anti-Israel activist, prevented from entering Israel.

ACLU lawsuit in Kansas against state BDS law dismissed

Lawsuit 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 boycott

Irish 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 court

Diplomats 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 resolutions

Church's general assembly votes to condemn Israel as 'apartheid state', urges real estate company to boycott Israeli 'settlements'.