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In Washington, a Sudanese refugee pleads for help against genocide in his country. In Israel, South African leftists protest an opera performance.
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Ramat HaSharon Mayor: Ariel Boycotters Unwelcome in My Town
Mayor Rochberger: artists who refuse to perform in Ariel will not be invited to perform in Ramat HaSharon. He says other mayors support him.
Israeli Directors Join Ariel Boycott, But For What Reason?
Israeli directors announce they too will boycott the new cultural center in Ariel.
Leading Stage Props Firm Boycotts Ariel Boycotters
Hayik Bamot, Israel's veteran stage props firm, will not work with any production written or acted by the initiators of the boycott on Ariel.
'Show Goes On in Ariel’ with Full House; Leftist Boycott Fails
“The show must go on.” Ariel, in Samaria, will open its $11 million cultural center Monday night to a full house as leftists’ boycott efforts fail.
Lieberman: Cut Off Aid to Actors who Boycott Ariel
Left-wing Israel actors try again to boycott Ariel, in Samaria, call it outside Israel and threaten to sue. Lieberman accuses them of incitement.
Pro-Boycott Group Backs B'Tselem
B'Tselem receives funding from the radical left "Bubbe and Zayde for Peace" group that calls Israel an 'apartheid' country and promotes a boycott.
South African Cleric Urges Opera Troupe Boycott of Israel
Cape Town Opera company rejects South African cleric Desmond Tutu's call on the to boycott Israel and cancel its visit next month to Tel Aviv.
PA New Definition of a 'Settlement' Limits Boycott
PA Confusion: Boycott on Israeli goods only applies to places where there are no significant PA investments. Not all settlements are "illegal."
PA: Rawabi Construction will Boost Boycott
PA leaders hope a new Arab city will make their plans to boycott Judea and Samaria Jews realistic.
PA Boycott in Jerusalem, Too
The PA is extending a boycott of Judea and Samaria Israeli goods to much of Jerusalem as well.
Lawsuit Targets PA Arabs who Work for Jews
PA Arabs who work for Jews in Judea and Samaria are targeted in a lawsuit as PA crackdown looms.
Fatah Pushes Boycott of OECD Meeting in Western Jerusalem
Fatah pushes for a foreign boycott of all of Jerusalem -- even those areas that have always been in Israeli hands.
Brooklyn Boycott Boosts Business for Dead Sea Cosmetics
A Brooklyn-based group protesting the sale of Israeli-made Dead Sea products boosts business for a local store. Rabbi Aaron Raskin goes shopping.
Methodist Preacher to Sue Church Over Anti-Israel Boycott
A Methodist preacher is planning to sue his own British-based church over a virulent anti-Israel boycott officially approved in July.
South Africa May Ban Ben Gurion U. Anti-Pollution Project
Israel’s Ben Gurion University is worried that a South African university may stop a joint project designed to solve Johannesburg water pollution.
US Actors Support Israeli Ariel Boycott
150 theater and film professionals support 'brave decision' by Israeli counterparts not to perform in Ariel.
Posters Tell Actors: Go Perform in Gaza
Nationalist response to actors' boycott of Ariel calls for a boycott of the artists.
Irish Artists Vow to Boycott Israel
A group of Irish artists pledges to boycott Israel as part of a campaign to show solidarity with the Palestinian Authority.
Boycott Campaign in U.S. Sputtering Out
Boston.com, the Boston Globe's online edition, has made a gallant, but failed, effort to show that boycotting of Israel is gaining steam in the US.
In Britain, Boycott Countered by 'Buycott'
British leftists call to boycott Israel for “brutal attack,” other shoppers respond with “buycott.”
Israel, PA Ministers Meet on Workers' Boycott
Israeli, PA officials meet to discuss an impending PA boycott.
PA Labor Union Fears Work Boycott Will Boost Unemployment
PA labor leader wants job guarantees before boycott of working for Jews in Judea and Samaria is implemented. PA economist: boycott not justified.
University Cancels Conference to Defy Anti-Israel Bias
A French university canceled an international conference rather than cave in to an anti-Israel boycott by pro-Palestinian Authority participants.
Olympia Jews Protest Local Store's Boycott
Jews in Olympia, Wisconsin, protest a small local store's decision to boycott Israeli goods until the Jewish state gives in to all PA demands.
PA Arabs Tell Pop Group: Don't Sing about Babylon
Organizers of Ramallah festival told disco group Boney M not to sing 'Rivers of Babylon,' which quotes Psalms.
Why a Health Food Store Boycotts Israel
A small concern in Washington has found a "just" solution: It will boycott Israel until it “respects” Palestinian human rights.
Hundreds of Millions - a Gift to the Palestinian Authority
Israel doesn’t have to, yet it transfers hundreds of millions to the PA. The economist who shocked MKs with the details spoke with Arutz-7.
Knesset Votes: No Money for PA if It Boycotts Israel
PA boycott of Israeli goods is illegal and will cause Israel to cease transfer of funds to the PA, according to bill passed in preliminary reading.
Jordan: Boycott Drive Hits Next Level
Jordanian boycott committee pushes ban on all companies that transport Israeli or American goods.
500 Israeli Academics Demand Right to Boycott Selves
The Education Minister thinks academics have no right to call for a boycott on their own universities. 500 profs say they do, too.
PA Workers Up in Arms over Proposed Job Boycott in Yesha
Fayyad may have gone one step too far by proposing that PA workers be banned from working in Yesha. Workers face layoffs by worried Israeli firms.
Methodist Boycott Call 'Ignores Arab Misdeeds'
Responses to the British Methodist Church call for a boycott of Israeli goods made in Judea and Samaria have been sharp.
American Eagle Stores to Open in Israel
Move would expand the teen retailer's presence in the Middle East, joining the stores it has already opened in Dubai and Kuwait.
Tried to Boycott Israeli Ship, Blocked Chinese Ship Instead
500 anti-Israel protestors arrived at California port early Sunday, hoping to block Israeli ship from unloading its cargo. They were unsuccessful.
Despite PA Boycott, Arabs Want Jewish Goods
The PA’s efforts to strengthen its own economy by boycotting that of Judea and Samaria is facing opposition – from Arabs.
Tel Aviv U. Platform for PA's Boycott of Jewish Goods
Tel Aviv Univ. hosted PA's economy minister at a seminar on PA boycott of Jewish goods from Yesha. He said: 'Economic peace is an illusion.'
Deutsche Bank Divests from Elbit but Advises Clients to 'Buy'
Germany's Deutsche Bank has divested from Elbit because of its technical support for the security barrier, but still advises clients to "buy."
Arabs against Arabs: Hevron Stores Burned for Dealing with Jews
The Palestinian Authority boycott widens: Arabs burned two Arab stores in Hevron because the owners allegedly have contacts with Jews.
'Boycott Challenges Coexistence'
Knesset speaker Rivlin tours factories boycotted by the PA, decries boycott as “hostile,” damaging to coexistence.
Netanyahu: The PA is Hurting Its Own People
Netanyahu warns that the PA's boycott will harm PA Arabs. “We want peace and a better life,” he says.
Knesset Nixes Counter Boycott of PA , Grassroots Effort Begins
With Knesset stalled on response to the illegal PA boycott of Jewish-made goods, a grassroots effort strengthens affected businesses.
PA Boycott of Yesha Goes Door-to-Door but May Backfire
The PA launches a door-to-door campaign to deepen the boycott of Yesha goods, but the Washington Post notes it may shut the door on peace.
Fatah Leaders Call for All-Out Boycott of Israel
Fatah party central council member calls on PA to extend its boycott of Yesha products, to all of Israel. Haaretz writer endorses Yesha boycott.
Jordan Launches Campaign: 'No Zionist Enemy Products'
New campaign by Israel's peace partner is named: "Keeping Jordan Clean of Zionist Enemy Products." A mass burning of goods will be held this week.
MKs: Don't Let PA Violate Trade Border Agreement
In response to the PA's boycott calls, MKs increase calls for the government to "charge" the PA for losses the boycott causes Israelis.
Yesha Council: Make PA Pay for Boycott
The Yesha Council proposes refunding Israelis hurt by PA boycott using PA tax money.
Irish Union Wants Boycott on Israel; FM Says ‘Siege’ is Medieval
When is a boycott a siege? Irish unions want a boycott of Israel while its Foreign Minister calls Israeli sanctions on Hamas a “medieval siege.”
Monthly Trade Fair Features Judea, Samaria Goods in Jerusalem
The OU-Israel Center is holding monthly trade fairs to promote Judea and Samaria goods boycotted by the PA. A Knesset panel wants counter-boycott.
Pro-Arab Protesters Attempt to Stop Music Performances in Israel
As part of an ongoing response to Israeli building in eastern Jerusalem, protesters target musicians lined up to perform in Israel this summer.
H&M Opens In Israel, To Glee of Shoppers, Rage of Radical Left
Swedish clothing giant H&M opened its doors in Israel, leading to ecstatic shopping frenzies as well as anti-Israel-related protests.
No More Arab Workers in Judea and Samaria?
The Palestinian Authority plans to prevent its residents from working in the Jewish towns of Judea and Samaria.
PA Destroys 20 Tons of Plastic Made in 'Jewish Settlements'
Fayyad government inspectors have begun combing marketplaces in search of goods made in Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria.
Israeli Bank, Owned by Europeans, Cuts Off Yesha
Dexia Bank, owned by a European parent company, ordered a ban on credit to councils in Judea and Samaria and wants accounts closed.
‘Boycott Britain,’ Suggests Kadima MK
Kadima MK Tirosh suggests a boycott of goods from Britain, which has urged Judea and Samaria foods to be labeled “Israeli settlement produce."
PA Confiscates, Destroys $50,000 Worth of Israeli Goods
The PA, encouraged by EU boycotts of products in Judea and Samaria, dumped $50,000 worth of Dead Sea cosmetics in trash containers on Wednesday.
Britain Increasing Economic Pressure on Judea and Samaria Jews
The British government has advised supermarkets to distinguish between Jewish and Arab products from the Judea and Samaria regions of Israel.
Norwegian University to Keep Israel Ties
Norway's second-largest university rejects a proposal to boycott Israel in a unanimous move.
Haifa U Asks: Why Don’t Our Academics Fight Norwegian Boycott
The Dean of Haifa University said his institution is almost alone in its fight against Norwegian academics’ attempt to boycott Israel.
Britain Punishes Israel for Anti-Hamas Offensive
Prodded by MPs and Amnesty Int'l, Britain will “punish” Israel for its anti-Hamas offensive earlier this year by withholding spare gunship parts.
