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Weizmann Institute Head Warns of Boycott Against Ariel

Head of Weizmann Institute said he will boycott the Ariel University Center of Samaria if it is granted full university status.

Calls to 'Boycott Israel' Resound at Lebanese Graduation Event

Dozens of protesters disrupted a Lebanese university graduation shouting "boycott Israel."

Former Israel Envoy to South Africa Backs Boycott

A former Israel ambassador to South Africa turns his back on current government policy to back boycotting goods made in Judea and Samaria.

Pro-Israel South Africans to March in Support of Israel

The African Christian Democratic Party in South Africa will hold two demonstrations in support of Israel this week.

Norway Boycotts Israeli Construction Firm

Norway's Ministry of Finance excludes Shikun & Binui Ltd. from the Government Pension Fund's global investments.

Color Purple Author Refuses to Publish in 'Apartheid' Israel

Award-winning author Alice Walker has refused to allow a Hebrew translation of her novel, alleging “Israel is guilty of apartheid."

Anti-Israel Activists Target Queen's 60th Anniversary Diamond

BDSers have demanded that Queen Elizabeth decline 60th anniversary diamond because of its affiliation with supporters of Israeli soldiers.

University Recognition of BDS Creating Fear

A Brussels university accepts the anti-Israel boycott movement as an official student group, raising fears for young Belgian Jews.

Former Knesset Speaker Supports Yesha Labelling

Former Knesset Speaker Burg supports recent decisions by several countries to label products that from Judea and Samaria.

Jews Lash Out Against Recognition of BDS as Student Forum

Jewish leaders denounced the Free University of Brussels for recognizing BDS as a legitimate student forum.

Pro-Israel Groups Boycott NY Parade over BDSers

The Israel Day Parade in New York was attended by supporters of the BDS movement. The 'Concert in the Park' provided the alternative.

'Concert in the Park' to Push BDSers Out of Parade

Some 35,000 marchers from 200 organizations are set to march in this Sunday's Israel Day Parade.

Labeling Products Will Encourage Sales, Says Winemaker

Head of the Psagot Winery in Binyamin believes that marking products made in Judea and Samaria will increase the sales of such products.

Swiss Chain to Label Products from 'Settlements'

Switzerland’s largest supermarket chain announces it will label products from Judea, Samaria and east Jerusalem.

'Britain Has Muslim Supporters of Israel'

Head of the British Israel Coalition speaks about the group's response to protesters who tried to stop a performance by Israeli actors.

Protest Fails to Stop Habima Play at Globe

Around 15 protesters were removed during the performance after unfurling banners and PLO flags.

New Boycott: U. of Texas Cancels Book Including Israelis

A PA woman author found a way to force the Univ. of Texas not to publish a book on women in the Middle East - because it includes Israelis.

Activist: London anti-Lieberman Protest Boomerangs on the Left

A group of leftist 'useful idiots' has been feeding anti-Israel frenzy in London, says a pro-Israel activist. But now they've gone too far

Anti-Israel Activists 'Turned Out' of Hendon UK

Local residents swelled the ranks of Israel activists in Hendon during a counter-rally supporting FM Avigdor Lieberman and Israel

SA Minister Rejects Labeling is Racially Motivated

SA has rejected that there were racial motivations for move to prohibit Israeli goods from being sold under label “Made in Israel.”

At Last Minute, South African University Snubs Israeli Diplomat

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal bows to boycott, cancels planned speech by Israeli deputy ambassador.

'Avalanche of Negativity,' 'Venom' Surrounding Israel Boycotts

Irish FM criticized “unacceptable efforts to harass artists with a view to intimidating them" regarding engagement with Israel.

South African Ambassador 'Hiding' from Foreign Ministry

Foreign Ministry seeks to summon ambassador for censure over decision to label Yesha products but says he disconnected his phone.

MK Tibi Thanks South Africa for Labeling 'Settlements'

MK Ahmed Tibi thanks South Africa over decision to label products produced in Judea and Samaria as 'Palestinian'.

Boycott Boomerang: Arab Jobless Rate to Rise

South Africa’s plan to label products from Judea and Samaria as “Palestinian” will backfire on Arab workers, a Jewish factory owner says.

Reference to Israel's National Bird Sparks Outrage

Anti-Israel activists criticized a British publication for even mentioning that Israel has a national bird.

Israel to Summon South African Ambassador

Israel to summon the South African ambassador over boycott of products produced by Israeli companies in Judea and Samaria.

South Africa to Mark Judea, Samaria Products ‘Palestinian’

Products from Judea and Samaria sold in South Africa must be labeled as originating in the “occupied Palestinian territories.”

‘Shop-a-Fada' Website Counters Boycott Movement

An online website selling Jewish goods has launched a “Shop-a-Fada" site, a play on the word “intifada,” to counter the boycott movement.

British Jews Angrily React to Boycott of Israeli Professor

Manchester’s Jewish community reacts in anger to a decision to cancel an address by an Israeli professor in the city.

Libels Against Israel Defenders Rampant at UC San Diego

Students for Justice in Palestine at Univ. of California San Diego launch false accusations against pro-Israel students.

Irish Band Caves to PA Arab Cultural Terrorism

The Irish band “Dervish” has caved in to Palestinian Authority Arab cultural terrorism, canceling its tour in Israel after threats online.

Anti-Israel Activists Plan for Another 'Flytilla'

“Welcome to Palestine” have announced that they are planning on organizing an additional campaign, scheduled to take place in late August.

Video: Chocolate BDS Protesters Stand Trial

Anti-Israel protestors bound their hands with Israeli flags in front of courthouse, demonstrating against trial of BDS activists.

United Methodist Church Votes Not to Divest

The United Methodist Church – America's largest Protestant sect -- has voted down two proposals to boycott Israel through divestment.

U.K. Ousts Israeli Expert from Conflict Resolution Workshop

A workshop on conflict resolution was cancelled due to protests of trade union members, who objected to an Israeli expert leading the class.

British Supermarket Chain Extending Boycott of Settlements

The Co-Operative Group will extend its boycott of products from Judea and Samaria and will shun suppliers that source from there.

New York Times Ad Slams BDS

An ad placed in the New York Times on Wednesday accused BDS supporters of contributing to anti-Semitism worldwide.

The Fine Line Between Culture and Politics at Olympic Festival

Israeli and ‘Palestinian’ poets will be participating in an upcoming international Cultural Olympiad poetry festival.

‘Flytilla’ Activists Planning to Defy Israeli Ban

French activists say they will seek to violate Israel's sovereign right to control its borders despite Israeli promises to bar entry

Boycott Lobby Warns S. Africa on ‘Made in Israel’ Label

A South African boycott lobby has accused the government of violating the law by allowing “Made in Israel” on Ahava cosmetics.

Second 'Air Flotilla' to be Stopped

Security officials say foreign anti-Israel activists seeking to attend protests in Yesha this weekend will be denied entry and deported

Norwegian Retail Chain Boycotts Ahava Cosmetics

A Norwegian pharmaceutical chain announced that it is halting the sale of "products originating from settlements in occupied territories."

CodePink Leans on Macy's to Boycott Ahava Dead Sea Products

The radical pro-PA “CodePink” organization is pressuring Macy's Department Store to pull Ahava Dead Sea products from the shelves.

Anti-Israel Prevalence at Columbia University Law School

Official upcoming anti-Israel events at Columbia University Law School: is bias a 'liberal' value?

BDS Voted Down in Park Slope, Brooklyn Food Co-op

A victory against anti-Israelis: Brooklyn's Park Slope Food Co-Op has voted down a referendum to join the international BDS movement.

NYC Politicians Affirm Opposition to BDS

Leading New York City politicians affirmed their opposition to a boycott of Israeli products by the Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn.

Celebrate Israel by Buying Israeli Passover Goods

Jewish communities are urged to celebrate Israel on March 30 by buying Israeli-made products, just in time for Passover.

Mention of Tel Aviv at Arab University Elicits Enraged Response

Lebanese TV station angry over poster for an assessment test that includes names of world capitals, including Tel Aviv.

Jewish Authors Who Champion the Cause of Enemies

Israeli author David Grossman says the Jewish state must be saved, not from a nuclear Iran, but from Jewish paranoia.

Boycott Movement Snubs Jewish Homosexuals

Members of the Boycotts, Divestments, and Sanctions (BDS) movement force cancellation of an LGBT mission.

BDS Invades Largest Supermarket Chain in UK

Leftists invade Tesco supermarket in Birmingham, removing Israeli goods from shelves, urging customers not to buy Israeli products.

Canadian Anti-Israel Group Seeks to Boycott Retail Giant

A pro-Arab, anti-Israel group in Canada seeks to boycott Sears for selling Israeli products. BUYcott is fighting back.

'March to Jerusalem' to Amass 1 Million Arabs to Border

Deja Vu? Another "March to Jerusalem" aims at rallying one million people to march on Israel’s borders from surrounding countries.

BDS Campaign Invades Park Slope, Brooklyn

The Palestinian Authority campaign to delegitimize Israel has invaded a high-end food coop in the Brooklyn's Park Slope.

Finkelstein Sparks Outrage Within BDS Movement

BDS activists, Finkelstein and Chomsky, acknowledge that the movement calls for the destruction of the State of Israel.

Canadian Jews Fight Boycott Attempts

Vancouver's Jews to fight back against pro-Arab groups who are calling for boycotts of Israeli products.

Anti-Semitism in Presbyterian Church, Again

The Presbyterian Church has a long history of engaging in anti-Semitic activities; this time, it is boycotting Israeli companies.

Finkelstein: BDS Movement is a 'Cult'

Infamous 'Palestinian rights activist' and author, Norman Finkelstein admitted BDS movement is "a cult"; wants to eliminate Israel

Sarah Palin Comes to Dershowitz’s Defense

Dershowitz: the anti-Semitic media watchdog organization,Media Matters will be solely responsible if Obama loses the election. Palin agrees.

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