BDS

Anti-BDS conferences take place as planned despite threats

Belgium: Despite threats and intimidation, ‘Lev Haolam’ Conferences against BDS continue as planned.

UK government proposes guideline to prevent Israel boycotts

British government unveils proposed guideline that is meant to counteract and prevent the passing of boycott resolutions.

BDS defeated in 2 Spanish courts

Spanish court overrules municipal BDS resolutions, approves probe against music festival pressuring Matisyahu to condemn Israel

Anti-Israel blacklist to be delayed by UN Human Rights Council

UN Human Rights Council delays approval of blacklist promoting anti-Semitism.

Australian pop star cancels Israel concert after BDS pressure

Natalie Imbruglia has removed her planned concert in Israel from her list of upcoming performances.

Live Nation buys Israeli company, to bring singers to Israel

Concert giant Live Nation announced Tuesday an expansion to Israel due to rising demand for international artists in Israel despite BDS.

Neiman Marcus drops Ivanka Trump products

After Nordstrom drops Ivanka Trump products citing poor sales, luxury chain Neiman Marcus follows suit.

UC Riverside student government votes to remove Israeli hummus

Students for Justice in Palestine succeed in pushing through BDS win at California public university.

SodasStream to embed Israeli flag on packaging worldwide

'I am proud to be Israeli, and so I put my flag on 50 million products manufactured in Israel.'

Illinois Governor warns EU against BDS moves on 'settlements'

Illinois Governor warns EU that applying anti-Israel resolution to boycott Jewish communities in Yesha would violate Illinois law.

Nordstrom: We won't carry Ivanka Trump's products

Norstrom axes Ivanka Trump fashion brand, says decision based on brand's 'performance.'

Texas Governor calls for anti-BDS laws

Texas Governor Greg Abbott calls for laws cutting off pension plans from businesses that boycott Israel.

EU: Right hand denounces BDS, left hand donates to BDS

Despite anti-BDS sentiments, EU continues contributing millions of euros to pro-BDS organizations.

Rod Stewart urged to cancel Israel show

Anti-Israel fans of Celtic Football Club start a petition asking Rod Stewart to cancel his June concert in Tel Aviv.

The left has lost its logic on Israel

Former F16 Pilot Knesset Member speaks against BDS

Likud MK Yoav Kisch says Israeli women enjoy freedom unknown in region, condemns UN resolutions, blames them on BDS.

Minister Gila Gamliel counters BDS in EU Parliament

MK Gila Gamliel (Likud), Minister for Social Equality, spoke at EU conference encouraging investment in Israel, countering BDS.

Israeli and Arab BDS activists gather in EU Parliament

BDS activists hold anti-Israel gathering at the same time as the anti-BDS conference is taking place in the same building

Hotbeds of anti-Semitism in British academia

New Study: EU major financial backer of BDS organizations

New study proves European Union major financial backer of BDS movement.

Protesters scream out anti Israel slogans

Protesters abuse Israeli flag at the inauguration. yelling anti Israel slogans calling Zionism a racist movement

Students in Canada speak out against BDS

Lev HaOlam organization sponsors conference in support of Judea and Samaria at the Trinity University in Canada.

Anti-BDS legislation submitted to Senate

US Senators present bipartisan bill providing legal protection for local authorities combating BDS-associated companies.

Fordham U. blocks Students for Justice in Palestine chapter

College bars formation of chapter of anti-Israel group, says singling out single nation not permitted.

New York Arab student leader praises murder of Israelis

Nerdeen Kiswani, president of Students for Justice in Palestine's NYC branch hails deadly terror attack as 'biggest F you' to Israel.

Labour MP visiting Samaria opposes boycotts

British MP Ian Austin visiting Samaria criticizes European boycotts, UN Resolution: 'Alarming decision that does not promote peace.'

BDS fail: Canadian university won't hold referendum on boycott

Planned referendum on whether to endorse BDS at a university in Ontario cancelled.

Michigan Governor signs anti-boycott bill into law

Anti-BDS groups hail new Michigan law that prohibits boycotts against individuals or a public entity of a foreign state.

Spain: Valencia Boycotts Israel

According to reports, decision accepted unanimously by area council, representing 2.5 million people living in 250 counties.

BDS fail: American scholars reject Israel boycott

Modern Language Association rejects resolution calling for academic boycott of Israel.

French store apologizes for ‘made in Israeli settlement’ labels

French supermarket store says labels reading “made in Israeli settlements” on some of its products result of an 'error.'

'Security Council a catalyst for more Jews in Judea and Samaria'

Deputy Foreign Minister says more Jews live in Judea and Samaria after UN resolutions, BDS movement failing.

Op-ed: This is how they can now try to strangle Israel

The shameful US abstention can lead to much harm for Israel, with the next steps under review by the European Commission.

BUYcott fights BDS in Canada

The Canadian Jewish Advocacy (CIJA) is fighting BDS initiatives by actively encouraging the purchase of Israeli products.

Abbas 'euphoric' over passage of anti-Israel UN resolution

PA President says anti-Israel UN resolution and Paris peace conference can end 'settlements' once and for all.

'The fight against anti-Israel UN resolution isn't over yet'

Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, says Israel must remain vigilant against constant attempts to harm the country at the UN.

University student union votes for Holocaust education

The student union board at Ryerson University approves Holocaust Education Week resolution after anti-Israel students stage walkout.

Oxfam head: Spat with Johansson over Sodastream was a mistake

Head of Oxfam admits publicly sparring with actress Scarlett Johansson over Israeli product cost Oxfam thousands of donors.

Norwegian city approves 'settlement' boycott

City of Tromso in Norway adopts a resolution calling for a boycott of products made in Judea, Samaria, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan.

BDS failing to prevent American-Israeli academic cooperation

According to a study released by Israel on Campus Coalition, (ICC), academic cooperation between Israel and America has markedly increased.

As BDS resolutions stall, pro-Palestinian students shift tactics

Anti-Israel activists on campuses reportedly have “lost their rallying cry.”

Ohio senate approves anti-BDS bill

Ohio Senate approves bill targeting the BDS movement. It will now go to the governor for approval.

Is the BDS Movement Losing Steam?

Countries are pushing back against the movement, and this may increase in the new U.S. presidential administration.

BDS activist stopped at Ben-Gurion Airport

A BDS activist from the World Council of Churches was blocked from entering Israel due to WCC’s support for BDS.

Canada's Green Party rejects BDS but bans 'settlements'

Canada’s Green Party votes to repeal resolution that supported BDS, but still endorses a ban on products from "illegal Israeli settlements".

New York releases blacklist of BDS-supporting companies

New York state releases a blacklist of 13 foreign companies that support the anti-Israel BDS movement.

House introduces bill targeting campus anti-Semitism

A bipartisan slate of leading House members introduced a bill that would expand how the US Department of Education defines anti-Semitism.

Nevada Lieutenant Governor introduces anti-BDS legislation

Nevada is the latest state to introduce anti-BDS legislation to counter hate and discrimination.

A blight on the City of Roses

Ontario's parliament overwhelmingly rejects BDS

Ontario Legislative Assembly passes motion affirming the Ontario Legislature’s rejection of BDS movement.

Ohio House of Representatives approves anti-BDS bill

The Ohio House of Representatives approved a bill targeting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel.

Pro-PA students in Toronto walk out on vote to study Holocaust

Pro-Palestinian students at Ryerson University stage a walkout rather than vote on a resolution to commemorate Holocaust Education Week.

Former Israeli Ambassador to US: Boycott French products

Kulanu MK and ex-Ambassador to US tells Israelis to 'Think twice' before buying French goods.

Norway city council approves boycott of Israeli goods

Third largest city in Norway approves ban on products from Israeli 'settlements'.

IDF veterans organization targets foreign funded Israeli NGO's

IDF veterans group releases report on activities of Adalah, says organization works to undermine Israel under guise of human rights.

Trump's pick for UN Ambassador hints at closer ties with Israel

Governor Haley 'a strong supporter of Israel', says Senator Lindsey Graham.

Jerusalem court rules to protect archeologists from BDS attack

Court rules to protect the careers of archeologists and to avoid damage to foreign relations and to "peace talks."

Israel boycotted in Chilean event gathering diplomats’ wives

Wife of Israeli ambassador to Chile excluded from an event for diplomats' wives because the event was held at an Arab venue.

BDS crashes Ashton Kutcher's Airbnb event

Anti-Israel activist protests Airbnb for not boycotting Israel - but audience doesn't seem receptive to her message.

BDS activists vandalize restaurant in Portugal

Anti-Israel activists vandalize restaurant in Portugal because its head chef participated in a food festival in Israel.