BDS

Samaria's Norwegian ally

Norwegian 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 Spain

Spanish 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 career

Prominent 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 conflict

Ethics Committee blocks Arab MKs' BDS-funded flight

Ethics Committee rules MKs may not travel as part of trips funded by pro-BDS organizations.

BDS motion defeated at University of Ottawa

Students at Canadian university vote down anti-Israel measure pushed by BDS activists.

Arizona State University sued for enforcing anti-BDS law

Muslim 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 Parliament

BDS 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 policies

Nearly 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 groups

Finance and Internal Security Ministers draft regulations enabling cancellation of various benefits to boycott organizations.

Concerns raised over nomination of BDS for Nobel

Friends 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.

When did the Irish become anti-Semitic?

Anti-BDS resolution to be presented to Ohio Senate

Ohio 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 BDS

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit stresses the importance of legal action against BDS movement.

Likud Minister: We are going on the offensive

Public Security Minister encourages funding unifying projects instead of BDS, demands cessation of payments to Palestinian Authority.

Israel summons Irish ambassador over boycott legislation

Ireland'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' concert

Teens 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 legislation

Federal judge temporarily blocks Kansas' anti-BDS following challenge by American Civil Liberties Union.

Netanyahu condemns Irish legislation promoting Israel boycott

Netanyahu 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 Israel

South Africa's Sports Minister says he will boycott tennis match against Israel because of "Israeli discrimination and occupation."

Arab regimes are terrified by Israel's freedoms

Anti-Israel groups boycott Women's March over Scarlett Johansson

Pro-BDS groups pull out of Los Angeles Women's March over presence of Jewish actress.

New Orleans mayor-elect walks back support of BDS resolution

Politician withdraws support for resolution she authored after learning BDS activists behind its drafting.

New Orleans to reconsider pro-BDS resolution

City Council to review resolution targeting human rights violators after learning of association with BDS.

Preventing BDS activists from entering Israel? It is essential

Dan Diker talks about the damage caused by BDS activists around the world, and explains the importance of preventing their entry into Israel

'Erdan is pressuring in the right area'

BDS groups worldwide concerned about Minister Erdan's decision to ban their entry into Israel,with some caliing for violence.

'Boycott Trump until he renounces Jerusalem recognition'

Speaker of Lebanese parliament proposes Muslim boycott of US, including closure of embassies in Washington, until J'lem decision renounced.

Danish bank denies involvement in BDS campaign

After New Jersey divests, bank representative denies boycotting Israel or Israeli companies.

INTO THE FRAY: The anti-BDS effort: Symptoms or cause?

BDS movement blasts 'desperate' Israel

Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement fuming after Israel publishes list of organizations whose activists will not be allowed entry.

The real and unabridged 'Black List' of BDS groups

100 artists support Lorde

Roger Waters and Brian Eno among group of more than 100 artists who back New Zealand pop star's decision to cancel Israel show.

Israel stepping up the fight against BDS

Israel reportedly compiled list of BDS activists and anti-Israel organizations in order to prevent them from entering the country.

Washington Post ad slams pop singer as bigot, rips New Zealand

Full-page ad by group affiliated with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach accuses pop singer Lorde of anti-Semitism, slams her native New Zealand.

Israeli government OKs $72 million anti-BDS project

New plan would entail new non-profit organization with board made of government officials and donors from abroad.

Israeli ambassador asks to meet Lorde 'to discuss Israel'

Ambassador to New Zealand appeals to pop star to meet him, after she cancelled planned performance in Tel Aviv amid BDS pressure.

After riots, 41% of Israelis back boycott of Israeli Arab region

Defense Minister's call for boycott of Wadi Ara Arabs in northern Israel following riots gains significant backing - and opposition.

'This is BDS from within'

Israeli academics blast plan 'annexing' Ariel University to Israel, claim it turns Israeli academia into part of the 'occupation.'

Comedian Roseanne Barr slams 'bigot' Lorde over Israel boycott

Actress and comedian Roseaenne Barr blasts New Zealand pop singer Lorde over her decision to cancel Israel show following pressure from BDS.

Lorde: Cancelling Israel concert was 'right decision'

New Zealand pop star claims she didn't make the right call when she decided to perform in Tel Aviv.

Norway limits funding to NGOs which boycott Israel

Norway follows in the footsteps of Denmark, cuts funding to Palestinian Arab NGOs promoting BDS.

Regev urges Lorde: Reconsider cancellation of Israel show

Culture and Sport Minister urges New Zealand pop star to reconsider her decision to cancel her Tel Aviv concert.

New Jersey divests from Danish bank which boycotted Israel

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announces the state has divested from Danske Bank due to its boycott of Israeli companies.

Lorde cancels Israel concert under BDS pressure

Popular New Zealand pop star cancels concert in Israel less than a week after announcing concert.

Palestinian Authority BDS organizations receive major blow

Denmark announces cessation of funding for PA NGOs after Israeli Ministry of Strategic Affairs report exposes ties to terror.

Pop star Lorde considering canceling Israel concert

New Zealand pop star may cancel concert in Tel Aviv following criticism from pro-Palestinian Arab fans.

Berkeley commissioner fired for failing to back BDS movement

Berkeley's Transportation Commissioner Ben Gerhardstein says he was fired after refusing to take sides on Israel-Arab conflict.

UK Labour leader says he opposes BDS

Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the British Labour party, says he doesn't support BDS but backs targeted action against "settlements".

Arab MKs to boycott Pence's Knesset address

Arab Joint List announces its MKs will not attend US VP Mike Pence's speech at the Knesset in protest of Jerusalem recognition.

Watch: Fighting online BDS in wake of Jerusalem declaration

Act.il, a joint venture between IDC Herzliya and the IAC, seeks to present a different narrative on Israel.

BDS South Africa draws inspiration from Israeli leftists

'What makes this photo even more special? The people carrying these BDS cut-outs in Israel are Israeli themselves.'

ACLU challenges Arizona's anti-BDS law

American Civil Liberties Union files federal lawsuit against Arizona's anti-BDS law.

Minister Erdan to EU: End funding of anti-Israel boycott

Strategic Affairs Minister to address EU parliament, call for end of funding of BDS organizations and groups which delegitimize Israel.

Infiltration of academic group is behind pro-BDS vote

WSJ article reveals: Anti-Israel activists subverted an American scholarly group and BDS passed - but not by popular demand.

Dutch Jews: Former prime minister peddles anti-Semitism

Dutch Jews warn of BDS activists with 'clear anti-Jewish messaging,' group founded by former Dutch PM says 'no evidence' of such messaging.

Mennonites and BDS

Be'er Sheva halts anti-Israel events in public building

Following Arutz Sheva exposure, Be'er Sheva initiates steps against Negev Coexistence Forum for hosting anti-Israeli organization.