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British Architects Backtrack on March Boycott of Israel

British architects' decision to boycott Israeli architects has been overturned by RIBA's council after months of criticism.

US Presbyterian Church Under Heat for Meeting Hezbollah

Shurat Hadin files whistleblower action to IRS showing how church group behind BDS move blatantly breached its tax-exempt status.

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Israel Boycott Motion Shot Down in Local British Council

Blanket ban on Israeli products dropped from central England municipal council agenda after Jewish leaders, politicians protest.

South African Store Bans BDS In-Store Protests

Woolworths achieves ban on anti-Israel activists breaking into stores, after pig heads dumped in kosher section last month.

Pirates Attempt to Hijack Israeli Cargo Ship At Sea

Pirates attempted to board freighter sailing off coast of Somalia, but were thwarted by ship's security guards.

BDS Experts: Legal Battle Against NGOs 'Like a Street Fight'

Legal experts weigh in on Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions - and why taking anti-Israel NGOs to court is critical for Israel's image.

Jews Rally Against Anti-Israel Activity in South Africa

Jewish protesters demonstrate outside a branch of Woolworths to condemn anti-Israel protests they say have turned anti-Semitic.

BDS Group Protests Palestinian-Israeli Film Festival

Why can't we just all get along? BDS group cries 'occupation' over festival celebrating good relationship between Israelis, Palestinians.

South Africa: Pig's Head Placed in Kosher Section of Supermarket

A student group protesting Israel's actions in Gaza places pig's head in Woolworths store in Cape Town.

UK Student Union Boycotts Israel - But Won't Condemn ISIS

National Union of Students rejects motion supporting Kurds against Islamic State over 'Islamophobia fears', provoking outcry.

I stand ashamed at my Italian Fellows Boycott of Israel

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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.

South African Retail Chain Targeted by BDS

Woolworths of South Africa concerned about the safety of its customers and employees following claims of abuse by BDS activists.

EU Conference Asks Ariel U. Lecturers to Hide Their Origins

Lecturers asked to hide where they teach; Chancellor fires at 'ridiculous' policy of denial.

Israeli-Owned Ship Leaves CA Port After BDS Protest

Israeli-owned container ship that was blocked from unloading its cargo in Oakland has left for Los Angeles.

BDS Protestors Block Israeli Ship from CA Port

'Stop the ZIM' campaign claims Israeli shipping company 'funds the occupation' - even though it works with companies in Gaza, PA.

PA Paper Admits Jewish Employers Treat Arabs Better

Boycotts target Jewish companies in Judea and Samaria - but PA survey finds local Arabs get better pay and rights from Jewish employers.

Frmr. Israeli Ambassador Urges Withdrawal from Judea-Samaria

Dr. Michael Oren insists the political right must 'grow up' and present 'peace plan' - weeks after similar plan led to rocket fire, war.

Why Does Israel Deny that the Boycott is Winning?”

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.

Hamas Aims for Israeli Natural Gas Field

IDF denies claims rockets hit gas field 30 km from Gaza, as Hamas takes aim again at Israel's economic stability.

Watch: BDS Activist Proudly Proclaims 'I Love Hitler'

Shocking remarks by anti-Israel boycotter in Manchester highlights how anti-Semitism lies just under the surface of BDS Movement.

MK Calls for End to PA Boycott of Israeli Products

PA boycott encourages global BDS movement while it still owes Israel millions in electricity bills, MK Nissan Slomiansky warns.

Pro-Palestinian Thugs Vandalize UK Tesco Store, Assault Police

UK public reacts to incident by calling demonstrators 'idiots' - but only one man is arrested.

Former South African President Calls for Boycott of Israel

South Africa's former President, Thabo Mbeki, says the public should mobilize against Israel.

Starbucks: We Don't Provide Financial Support to Israel

Global coffee company Starbucks makes sure to clarify it does not provide financial support to the Israeli government or Israeli military.

Britain's Student Union Votes to Boycott Israel

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

Florida Atlantic University Rejects BDS Motion

FAU student government tables academic boycott against Israel; pro-Israel groups hail victory in 'taking a stand against hate.'

Intimidation on the Streets of Manchester

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.

Turkish Anti-Israel Activists Call for Boycott of Jewish Author

Widespread condemnation as boycotters target Turkish-Jewish author, amid a spike in anti-Semitism.

J'Accuse: Western Academics Who Condemn Israel

Turkish Businesses Boycotting Israeli Products Because of Gaza

Turkish businesses and local authorities are joining a campaign to boycott products from Israel due to its operation in Gaza.

Britain's Largest Trade Union Joins Israel Boycott

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

BDS Defeats Palestine

Famed Rock Star Bashes BDS 'Real Racists'

Phil Soussan notes hypocrisy in outcry over sports racism and silence over UCLA BDS movement trying to block Jewish voices.

ADL Condemns Wave of EU 'Advisories' Against Israel

Group accuses EU of 'honing in' on Judea and Samaria despite the rise in terrorism against Israel.

France, Spain, Italy Launch BDS 'Settlement' Warnings

European nations advise their citizens to refrain from conducting business with 'settlements,' condemn IDF operation.

Report Reveals Anti-Semitism Behind Presbyterian BDS Vote

NGO Monitor exposes hate content posted by members of group which lobbied Church to vote to join BDS.

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.

Largest US Protestant Church Votes Again on BDS

Week after divesting from security company, largest Protestant denomination to vote on BDS; two years ago vote missed by two.

Student Government Passes First Anti-BDS Resolution

Western Washington University the first to turn BDS's own tactic on its head, outlawing boycotts based on national origin.

Israeli Farmers Say PA Boycotting Israeli-Grown Watermelons

Vegetable growers call for retaliatory measures as PA bans Israeli watermelons - but continues to send its produce into Israel.

Israel Joins Key EU Research Program

Israel will have the same access to the Horizon 2020 program as EU member states.

BDS Falls Flat in Modern Language Association Vote

Major US academic association rejects anti-Israel resolution in landmark vote.

Dershowitz Challenges J Street: Why Won't You Let Me Speak?

Veteran Israel advocate accuses J Street of 'the worst hypocrisy going' for silencing opposing voices - and issues a challenge.

Israeli Fans Get 'Satisfaction' at Stones' TA Concert

Neither BDS nor high ticket prices could prevent the Rolling Stones and their Israeli fans from getting together.

Ariel University Takes Center Stage in Manhattan

Samaria-based university features student-designed float in 50th annual Israel Day Parade in New York.

Watch: Arutz Sheva On-Site at the Israel Day Parade

Arutz Sheva correspondents interview MKs, activists on both sides of the BDS debate at NYC's Israel Day Parade.

A Victory for Jewish Unity at Israel Day Parade

Photo Essay: despite tensions over BDS, bipartisan - and binational - support for Israel reigns in annual Zionist event.

Inside the Presidents Conference and the J Street Vote

Why did the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations reject J Street? Anonymous sources speak.

BDS, DePaul U. and Hypocrisy

'We Must Delegitimize the Delegitimizers'

Emergency hearing on leftist and anti-Israel NGOs calls for Israel to defang the BDS movement - through financial means.

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Could Boycotting the Israel Day Parade Help Defeat BDS?

Could a controversial protest by one Manhattan rabbi mark a watershed moment in fighting boycotters within the Jewish community?

UCLA Rules Against Anti-Israel Group

Judicial board votes 4-0 against motion that student officers who likely voted against BDS had 'conflict of interests' by visiting Israel.

EU: Keep 'Settler Eggs' Away from Us

The European Union on Thursday banned the import of poultry and eggs from Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, and from Jerusalem.

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.

UK Black Students' Society Votes for Israel Boycott

Black Students' Campaign accepts radical motion opposing Israel's existence, amid claims of an Islamist takeover.