BDS

Why boycotts of Israel are never kosher

A call to reconsider investing in Israel because of judicial reform, although not exactly BDS, validates anti-Zionist lies. Op-eds.

Amid criticism:

Columbia University launching research center in Tel Aviv

Pro-BDS students and faculty protest Columbia University's plan to open research center in Israel, lambasting Netanyahu government.

Harvard University ‘apartheid wall’ sparks outrage

Art installation full of anti-Israel propaganda mounted on campus slammed by Jewish student leaders as a form of hate speech.

Munich fails to stop upcoming Roger Waters concert

German city cites legal issues after admitting it will not be able to stop BDS supporting musician accused of antisemitism from performing.

BDS activist accused of antisemitism wins Ontario election

'Radical activist' associated with anti-Israel groups easily wins election to Ontario's legislature, despite Jewish groups sounding alarm.

Germany:

Following Frankfurt, other cities to cancel Roger Waters shows

German tour by pro-BDS former Pink Floyd frontman may not take place as multiple cities move to ban his concerts.

Ontario election:

NDP stands by BDS candidate who called for eliminating Israel

Province's official opposition party defends 'radical activist' candidate who called for 'Palestinian state from the river to the sea.'

New Hampshire political figures urge passage of anti-BDS bill

Current and ex-New Hampshire lawmakers call for support for anti-BDS measure, accusing bill's opponents of 'exploiting latent antisemitism.'

Ontario NDP under fire for candidate with 'animus toward Israel'

Ontario's opposition party slammed by B'nai Brith Canada for running anti-Israel candidate in upcoming byelection.

NY state investigating CUNY law school over BDS support

Pro-Israel group alleges that faculty council BDS resolution in direct contravention of New York human rights law.

Israel expels European Union parliament member

Anti-Israel EU parliament member from Spain refused entry into Israel as part of diplomatic mission, is forced to return home.

More than 15,000 call on Barcelona to reverse Israel boycott

Petition with more than 15,000 signatures calls on Barcelona City Council to vote to restore twin city relationship with Tel Aviv.

Montreal:

Campus newspaper slammed for biased coverage of Israel trip

Concordia University student paper prints front page story quoting anti-Israel activists on president's deal with Bar-Ilan University.

US Supreme Court refuses challenge to Arkansas anti-BDS law

Court refuses ACLU's request to review lower court decision that anti-BDS law does not violate freedom of speech.

Spanish FM criticizes Barcelona for cutting ties with Israel

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares: I do not believe that anything good is achieved by suspending, cutting, expelling.

Following city's boycott:

President of FC Barcelona soccer in gesture to Israel

FC Barcelona president hosts personnel from Israeli Embassy, presents them with team shirts.

After Barcelona boycott:

Madrid offers to be Tel Aviv’s twin city

Madrid’s mayor criticizes Barcelona's decision to cut ties with Israel, offer his city as Tel Aviv's Spanish twin.

Spanish Jewish org furious after Barcelona cuts Tel Aviv ties

Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain slams the decision by Barcelona city council to sever ties with its twin city Tel Aviv.

Tourism Minister Katz:

'Barcelona's decision is unfortunate and erroneous'

In a letter to his Spanish counterpart Minister Chaim Katz condemned Barcelona's decision to suspend all of the city's ties with Israel.

Pink Floyd guitarist's wife:

Roger Waters 'antisemitic to the rotten core’

Polly Samson, wife of David Gilmour, slams ex-band member Waters after he doubles down on antisemitic claim about Israel.

Watch: Are anti-reform activists promoting BDS?

Now that the Left is fervently battling Netanyahu's judicial reform, is it taking on the roll BDS has occupied for the past decades?

Op-ed:

What’s in a Jewish name?

There is a threat to Jewish identity today, more malignant and enigmatic than physical attacks, and it comes from Jews themselves. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

Sarah Margon personifies what’s wrong with America and its Jewry

Sarah Margon was dead wrong. Dead, as in Stephens, Sean Smith, and two CIA operatives, Glen Doherty, and Tyrone Woods. Op-ed.

New bill:

Support BDS? You can't run for Knesset

Likud bill aims to "end the days when elected officials work against the state."

Opposition mounts to Roger Waters concert in Frankfurt

Frankfurt politicians call for concert to be canceled, with move taking place to convince city and state governments to get behind campaign.

BDS targets Puma clothing stores

Activists marched on stores in numerous countries with the aim of ending its relations with Israeli athletic teams.

Spanish Jews slam boycott of Barcelona twinning with Tel Aviv

Federation of Spanish Jewish Communities calls on Barcelona mayor to stand up against movement to boycott Tel Aviv and Israel.

ANALYSIS:

Who is signing the letters on boycotting Israeli ministers?

Most American Jewish clergy boycotting some Israeli ministers are from extremist left-wing groups. Analysis.

Biden renominates anti-Israel NGO member to federal agency

Nomination of board member of pro-BDS anti-Israel organization to Small Business Administration was previously blocked by GOP Senators.

Oman discusses expanding boycott of Israel

Oman’s Shura Council discusses expansion of boycott of Israel and prohibition of all contact with Israelis.

Orthodox rabbinical org. denounce 330 rabbis over Israel boycott

Coalition for Jewish Values accuse 330 non-Orthodox rabbis who call to ban Israeli govt. ministers of hypocrisy.

Orthodox leaders denounce 330 rabbis over Israel boycott

Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce accuses group of non-Orthodox rabbis of inspiring more anti-Israel hate with their boycott.

Boycotting Judea and Samaria:

Norwegian fund seeks to stop investing in Israel

Government Pension Fund of Norway stops investments in Israel until it is assured that its funds will not be invested in Judea and Samaria.

Government negligence:

Justice Ministry posted sensitive security contract on internet

Ministry only discovered error following media inquiry. Post since deleted.

Unilever:

Ben & Jerry's lawsuit over sale of Israel branch settled

Ben & Jerry's had sued its parent company to stop sale of franchise license in Israel in response to ice cream company's boycott.

UK Charity Commission rules against student union BDS motion

Ruling described as 'historic' forces union to repeal BDS measures it took after passing motion.

BDS

Artists boycott Finland art gallery over Israeli billionaire

130 Finnish artists join anti-Israel boycott of Finland's national art gallery over Israeli billionaire on its board.

Jewish profs say Brooklyn college targeting them after complaint

Two professors accuse Kingsborough Community College of targeting them for retaliation after they filed complaint against pro-BDS prof.

ADL incorporates Jewish investor network to combat BDS

Anti-Defamation League incorporates JLens into its fold in order to better combat activists calling for corporations to divest from Israel.

As antisemitism rises, group calls for Twitter ad boycott

As antisemitism spikes following Elon Musk takeover, ADL calls for Twitter ad boycott.

Supreme Court asked to rule on Arkansas anti-BDS law

American Civil Liberties Union asks US Supreme Court to overturn previous ruling that upheld Arkansas anti-BDS law.

Cornell hosts prof on Yom Kippur who compared Jews to Nazis

University panel discussion taking place on Yom Kippur also features prof who supports BDS and claims Israel 'blows up Palestinian homes.'

Taekwondo world body bans competitor boycotts of Israel

World Taekwondo to change regs in wake of Jordanian fighter refusing to compete against Israeli.

BDS activists suffer double defeat in Spain

Anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement suffers defeats in Spanish parliament and Supreme Court.

Tourism Min. to Booking CEO:

'Cancel decision to label Judea and Samaria'

Minister Yoel Razvozov writes to CEO of Booking.com following decision to place accommodations in Judea and Samaria under a travel warning.

Booking puts label, warning on Jewish sites in Judea and Samaria

Former PM Netanyahu says 'shame on you' to Booking site for decision to label Jewish tourism sites in Judea and Samaria.

Chile:

Acting Foreign Minister apologizes for snubbing Israeli diplomat

Senior Chilean politician calls Israeli counterpart to repair breach in relations with Israel.

ZOA slams extreme anti-Israel Berkeley Law bylaw

Bylaw signed onto by nine student groups would ban anyone supporting Israel's right to exist from speaking.

140 left-wing filmmakers boycott the Shomron Fund

140 Israeli filmmakers refuse to cooperate with the Shomron Cinema Fund. "We will not whitewash the occupation for money."

PA to world countries:

'Withdraw licenses of settlement-supporting organizations'

PA “foreign affairs ministry” calls on world’s countries to withdraw licenses of organizations that support “Israeli settlements”.

Berkeley:

Student organizations under fire over anti-Israel motions

Student organizations at Berkeley School of Law facing backlash from their dean after pledging to not invite Zionist or pro-Israel speakers.

Jordan to act against PA Arabs? BDS activists stay mum

Jordan wants to discriminate against Palestinian Arabs who fly from Eilat, but BDS supporters are silent. Op-ed.

Court:

Ben & Jerry's can't stop ice cream sales in Judea and Samaria

District judge dismisses Ben & Jerry's request for injunction over sale of Israeli franchise to allow ice cream to be sold over green line.

U of Melbourne student union endorses BDS for 2nd time

After 'extreme' pro-BDS motion passed but was withdrawn in May, new resolution supported by student union.

American-based Israel Haters hail slain terrorist

Innocuously named the Palestinian Youth Movement, this group hails murderers and praises terrorism. Israel? It must go. Op-ed.

The Boycott campaign against a German Jewish media outlet

Something is happening to Freedom of the Press in Germany as AchGut's advertisers are targetted on Twitter in effort to shut it down.Op-ed.

Canadian org slams politicians for posing with BDS activist

Two Ontario politicians slammed for posing with BDS activist and his antisemitic banner.

"Ben and Jerry’s of Palestine"

Exclusively sold to PA Arabs, the new flavors are not available from the River to the Sea as Israel has frozen any plans to expand. Op-ed.

Jewish leaders slam pro-BDS Dem candidate posing with challah

Only days after NY Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou endorses BDS, Congressional candidate poses with challah in home of Jewish couple.

The BDS Movement is cloned from Parashat Balak

In Durban the non-military assault, a war of curses, was launched,one Israel can’t win. Soon, the court of public opinion was onto its case