News and updates about BDS

Global LGBTQ advocacy group suspends Israeli group

Historic global LGBTQ advocacy group ILGA boycotts Israel, announces decision to suspends Israeli affiliate The Aguda.

Global LGBTQ advocacy group suspends Israeli group

Maine: Mayor who voted to divest from Israel apologizes

Mark Dion, mayor of Portland, Maine, says he regrets voting to divest from Israel.

Maine: Mayor who voted to divest from Israel apologizes

Ireland seeks to restrict trade with Judea, Samaria communities

Irish government seeks to reintroduce 2018 bill that would restrict trade with Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, claims recent UN court decision allows it.

Ireland seeks to restrict trade with Judea, Samaria communities

Staging a terrorist-inspired lethal boycott - in NYC!

On New York's Lower East Side, the historic neighborhood once filled with Jews yearning to breathe free, as in Emma Lazarus' poem engraved on the Statue of Liberty, a vicious boycott is being staged against a Jewish-owned hotel. Op-ed.

Staging a terrorist-inspired lethal boycott - in NYC!

Jewish Brown University trustee resigns

Brown University trustee resigns in protest of school’s upcoming Israel divestment vote.

Jewish Brown University trustee resigns

Maine: Portland City Council supports divestment from Israel

Portland, Maine, City Council unanimously votes to divest from companies that do business with Israel.

Maine: Portland City Council supports divestment from Israel

Roger Waters to Nick Cave: Support BDS

Notorious anti-Israel musician Roger Waters fires back at Australian singer Nick Cave who criticized Waters’ support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.

Roger Waters to Nick Cave: Support BDS

Paralympic Games:

Iranian athlete refuses to compete against Israeli

Iranian athlete Saeid Sadeghianpour does not show up to taekwondo match against Israel's Adnan Milad, handing the Israeli an automatic win.

Iranian athlete refuses to compete against Israeli

U of Michigan student leaders aim to force divestment from Israel

University of Michigan’s pro-Palestinian student leaders have vowed ‘no business as usual’ unless the university divests from Israel.

U of Michigan student leaders aim to force divestment from Israel

Pittsburgh: Anti-Israel referendum won't be brought for a vote

Pittsburgh Israel-boycott referendum is dead after DSA declines to defend it in court.

Pittsburgh: Anti-Israel referendum won't be brought for a vote

Pittsburgh: Anti-Israel groups push referendum to boycott Israel

Pittsburgh Jewish groups hope to quash a referendum that would force the city to boycott Israel.

Pittsburgh: Anti-Israel groups push referendum to boycott Israel

Barclays drops BDS plan

The British bank Barclays had intended to reduce investments in Israel but has since reversed its decision.

Barclays drops BDS plan

Anschluss 2024

There is a chasm between the mindless misinformed fools who seek association with the dark forces of Islamists who sanctify death and the wholesome young adult IDF recruits. We are being threatened with false accusations because our son is in the IDF. Op-ed.

Anschluss 2024

After anti-Israel vandalism

Israeli youth team banned from sports competition

The Israeli U-17 ultimate frisbee team was banned from the European Youth Ultimate Championships in Belgium after the venue where they were scheduled to play was vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti.

Israeli youth team banned from sports competition

The silent boycott against Iran's authoritarian rule

The election boycott is a critical expression of political maturity and historical consciousness by a society that, despite being shackled by fear and repression, recognizes the futility of participating in a predetermined play. Opinion.

The silent boycott against Iran's authoritarian rule

Pennsylvania:

Bill would bar funding for schools that divest from Israel

Pennsylvania’s state Senate approves legislation that would block state aid from going to university that boycotts or divests from Israel.

Bill would bar funding for schools that divest from Israel

Israel's response to Erdogan's boycott

Economy Ministry prepares response to Turkish President's violation of trade agreement, replace Turkey with new markets.

Israel's response to Erdogan's boycott

'Unprogressive'

Radiohead guitarist rejects BDS calls to boycott Israeli musician

Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood fires back after BDS movement calls on him to cancel his tour with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa: Silencing Israeli artists for being born Jewish is no way to resolve the conflict.

Radiohead guitarist rejects BDS calls to boycott Israeli musician

CUNY:

Endorsement of 'Palestinian right of return' to Israel rejected

Despite string of pro-Palestinian statements, CUNY faculty union rejects Israel boycott - but not for ideological reasons.

Endorsement of 'Palestinian right of return' to Israel rejected

After being placed on leave:

University president who agreed to boycott Israel retires

Sonoma State University President announces his retirement, just days after being placed on administrative leave for making concessions to anti-Israel student groups on campus.

University president who agreed to boycott Israel retires

After agreeing to boycott Israel:

President of California university temporarily steps down

President of Sonoma State University announces he is stepping aside after agreement with pro-Palestinian Arab protesters that includes an academic boycott of Israel.

President of California university temporarily steps down

Columbia University-affiliated seminary to divest from Israel

Union Theological Seminary announces its board of trustees endorsed a divestment plan from "companies profiting from war in Palestine/Israel".

Columbia University-affiliated seminary to divest from Israel

83% of Israelis support retaliatory boycotts

A new poll shows that 83% of Israelis support imposing a boycott on countries that have imposed a boycott on Israel.

83% of Israelis support retaliatory boycotts

California:

Richmond city council votes to divest from Israel

In a 5-to-1 vote, the city council of Richmond in California votes to divest from companies doing business in Israel.

Richmond city council votes to divest from Israel

Report:

McDonald's purchase of Israeli stores signed in just 2 months

Global fast-food company rushes to purchase 225 Israeli branches after being targeted by BDS campaign over Israeli branch's support for IDF soldiers.

McDonald's purchase of Israeli stores signed in just 2 months

BDS forces McDonald's to buy back Israeli shops

The movement targeted McDonald's after Israeli shops began distributing free meals to members of security forces.

BDS forces McDonald's to buy back Israeli shops

Due to claims of 'genocide'?

Germany: Anti-Zionist organization's accounts frozen

A German bank announced that it has frozen the accounts of the organization 'Jewish Voice for Peace.'

Germany: Anti-Zionist organization's accounts frozen

Calls for boycotts

Amnesty Israel summonsed to defend tax benefits

The Israeli branch of Amnesty International was summonsed to a hearing by the Finance Ministry before its tax benefits are revoked for echoing its parent organization's calls to boycott Israel.

Amnesty Israel summonsed to defend tax benefits

Because of Jewish actor

Fans call for boycott of James Bond movie

Fans of James Bond films threaten to boycott the next movie if Jewish actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson is named to the role.

Fans call for boycott of James Bond movie

Following boycott over Gaza:

Starbucks firing 2,000 workers in the Middle East

Starbucks has been targeted by pro-Palestinian Arab activists, leading the Seattle-based company to dismiss just over 10% of its Middle East staff.

Starbucks firing 2,000 workers in the Middle East

Harvard faculty form new anti-Israel group

65 Harvard faculty, staff members form Harvard Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine, to advance BDS cause, accuse Israel of genocide, and accuse university of silencing anti-Israel voices.

Harvard faculty form new anti-Israel group

Goldman Sachs is funding Iran solidarity visits

The bank is facilitating the funding of the pro-Hamas rallies, but it seems it is also involved in aiding BDS and visits to Iran. Report.

Goldman Sachs is funding Iran solidarity visits

Win for Israeli diplomacy:

UK House of Commons votes for Anti-BDS Bill

The bill, referred to as the anti-BDS bill, seeks to prevent public bodies, including councils, from boycotting, disinvesting, or sanctioning a particular international territory, unless supported by the government's foreign policy.

UK House of Commons votes for Anti-BDS Bill

McDonald's Malaysia sues BDS movement

McDonald's Malaysia claims it lost profit due to BDS' call to boycott the chain over its alleged support for Israel.

McDonald's Malaysia sues BDS movement

Dear World, sorry for busting your myths about Jews and Israel

A reality check for the world about Israel and the Jews. Part I.

Dear World, sorry for busting your myths about Jews and Israel

Finland may boycott Eurovision due to Israel's participation

Officials in Finland stated that in light of the war in Gaza and Israel’s participation – they plan to boycott Eurovision 2024

Finland may boycott Eurovision due to Israel's participation

This year Adam will light a Menorah for the first time

Lehava works to save Jewish children from Arab homes, be a partner with us to light up their lives and we can all celebrate Hanukkah.

This year Adam will light a Menorah for the first time

Canada:

Protesters blocked Zim's offices in Toronto and Montreal

Group representing protesters stated Zim is main transporter of weapons to Israel, which is committing "genocide" on the residents of Gaza.

Protesters blocked Zim's offices in Toronto and Montreal

Hostages' family rejects rumors of BDS support

The family of the two women released by Hamas categorically denied any connection between their loved ones and BDS activities.

Hostages' family rejects rumors of BDS support

'Never buy from them again':

Clothing retailer offers Palestinian flag

E-commerce site SHIEN removed PLO flag after upsetting Israeli consumers.

Clothing retailer offers Palestinian flag

Palestinian Authority PM demands return of 1948 lands

PA Prime Minister demands a series of steps against Israel from the international community.

Palestinian Authority PM demands return of 1948 lands

Spain:

Lawsuit filed in Barcelona over ex-Mayor's Israel boycott

Court accepts lawsuit by Action and Communication on the Middle East following former Barcelona Mayor's decision to support BDS.

Lawsuit filed in Barcelona over ex-Mayor's Israel boycott

BDS

American Anthropological Association adopts Israel boycott

American Anthropological Association voted to adopt boycott of Israeli academic institutions over “discrimination of Palestinians”.

American Anthropological Association adopts Israel boycott

Will Joe Zevuloni be appointed a special envoy in the US?

Foreign Minister considering appointing businessman and pro-Israel activist Joe Zevuloni as a special envoy in the fight against BDS.

Will Joe Zevuloni be appointed a special envoy in the US?

Amnesty International may lose tax benefits in Israel

Tax authority investigating whether Israeli branch of organization is in violation of anti-BDS laws.

Amnesty International may lose tax benefits in Israel

BDS to South African teams:

'Cancel friendlies against Maccabi Tel Aviv'

BDS movement calls on South African soccer clubs to cancel upcoming friendlies against Maccabi Tel Aviv, cites "Israeli apartheid".

'Cancel friendlies against Maccabi Tel Aviv'

New Hampshire adopts anti-BDS legislation

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signs executive order barring the state from investing in companies that boycott Israel.

New Hampshire adopts anti-BDS legislation

Caving to BDS:

Carrefour to refuse to open branches in Judea and Samaria

After becoming the largest foreign grocery retailer in Israel by opening 50 stores in May, French company announces boycott of settlements.

Carrefour to refuse to open branches in Judea and Samaria

British Jewish youth oppose bill to ban BDS movement in Britain

An open letter from several organizations claims that 'banning BDS is not the way to advocate for Israel'.

British Jewish youth oppose bill to ban BDS movement in Britain

British bill would bar localities from boycotting Israel

Minister Michael Gove says BDS campaigns lead to antisemitism as he raises anti-BDS bill this week.

British bill would bar localities from boycotting Israel

Op-ed:

The Soros Agenda

'No person has done more to damage Israel’s standing in the world, especially among so-called progressives than Soros' - Alan M. Dershowitz.

The Soros Agenda

Ad Kan reveals:

'Our Agents work inside anti-Zionist orgs in Israel and abroad'

Organization appeals to public for support to continue work to expose BDS organizations.

'Our Agents work inside anti-Zionist orgs in Israel and abroad'

Spain:

Barcelona mayor who boycotted Israel unseated in elections

The mayor, Ada Colau, caused an uproar when she announced she is suspending all of the city’s ties with Israel.

Barcelona mayor who boycotted Israel unseated in elections

Anti-BDS legislation

Arkansas pays doctor who refused to pledge not to boycott Israel

The state had previously refused to pay the doctor due to the fact that he refused to comply with the state's anti-BDS legislation.

Arkansas pays doctor who refused to pledge not to boycott Israel

Universities urged to reject Anthropology Association's BDS move

Letter by over 100 organizations calls for university administrators to distance themselves from academic organization's BDS proposal.

Universities urged to reject Anthropology Association's BDS move

UK college union slammed for motion comparing Israel to Nazis

British university union singles out Israel at annual conference, passing motion placing Israel alongside Nazis, South Africa and slavery.

UK college union slammed for motion comparing Israel to Nazis

'Raging antisemitism has fully consumed CUNY'

NY lawmakers and Jewish activists call for end of public funding for CUNY after extreme anti-Israel graduation speech by BDS activist.

'Raging antisemitism has fully consumed CUNY'

Rabbinical Alliance applauds lawmakers for protecting Israel

Rabbinical Alliance of America applauds Daniel Rosenthal and Nily Rozic for leading charge against pro-BDS legislation in New York.

Rabbinical Alliance applauds lawmakers for protecting Israel

New York State Assembly member pushes for pro-BDS legislation

Zohran Mamdani’s bill would penalize Jewish charities operating in communities in Judea and Samaria.

New York State Assembly member pushes for pro-BDS legislation

Over BDS support:

Toronto university praised for freezing student fees

B’nai Brith Canada commends University of Toronto for continuing to withhold fees from union which supports BDS.

Toronto university praised for freezing student fees