BDS

UK to ban public bodies from boycotting Israel

British government taking serious steps to prevent discriminatory boycotts, enable boycotters to be defeated in court.

Economic terror

The brutal BDS tactics that harmed hundreds of Palestinians

SodaStream CEO reveals long campaign, including libel, 'terror-like grenade assault,' that made him fire Arabs - and it doesn't stop.

Israel haters livid over Beyonce, J. Lo performances

US pop icons Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez set to perform in Israel for first time ever this year, causing predictable BDS backlash.

'Delegitimizing Israel'

White House rejects trade bill for being too pro-Israel

Obama openly opposes only one section in new bill that calls to fight boycott of Israel; 'history will show Obama actively advanced BDS.'

The Israeli government and public diplomacy; a national disgrace.

Israel, EU 'in secret talks' over Judea-Samaria label dispute

Top EU official was reportedly in Israel on a secret visit aimed at mending relations after EU began labeling some Israeli products.

US professor: Israel assassinates teens, harvests organs

Prof gives lecture at Vassar, claims that Israel assassinates teens, harvests organs, and keeps Arabs undernourished.

Anti-Israel European MPs call on MKs to reject NGO Bill

Letter signed by 50 MEPs calls on MKs to 'uphold Israel democracy' - most signatories revealed as BDS supporters.

Exclusive interview

Before it battles BDS, American Jewry must combat ignorance

Veteran US-Jewish leader Malcolm Hoenlein on building bridges between Israel and US Jews, fighting ignorance, and a fateful US election.

Did France cancel purchase of Israeli drones because of BDS?

After BDS France petition against purchase of Israeli-developed Watchkeeper drone, French gov't goes with another company.

US Jewish leaders fund and support labeling of Israeli products

1938-2016: Italy’s professors betray the Jews

Danon: I experience anti-Semitism daily in the UN

‘New York is a strong Jewish city, but cross one street into the UN and it is a different world,’ said the Israeli ambassador.

Haaretz journalist evokes 'Elders of Zion' at UK university

Amira Hass evokes anti-Semitic conspiracy theory at recent UK anti-Israel event - and no one batted an eyelid.

World Medical Association refuses to expel Israeli doctors

WMA president dismisses 'attacks' on Israeli doctors; 'investigations have revealed no wrongdoing' on their part.

Students at Canadian university reject BDS

Students at the University of Waterloo vote against severing ties with five universities in Israel over violations of Palestinian rights.

'BDS often turns out to be pure anti-Semitism'

President of European Union of Jewish Students says the boycott Israel movement has prompted Jewish students to hide their identities.

200 Brazilian academics join the boycott of Israel

Brazilian diplomats and prominent academic figures protest against ‘occupied territories, racist policy and apartheid’.

2015 Anti-Semitism report presented to government

Main focus highlights spread of radical Islam, refugee crisis and immigrants, calls for Israeli boycott and rise of the extreme right.

British MP compares anti-Israel university riot to Kristallnacht

Senior Conservative Party MP slams 'anti-Jewish' demonstration at Kings College London University, likens to Nazi pogrom.

New York passes legislation against BDS

New York State Senate passes bill that prohibits the state from doing business with companies that seek to boycott Israel.

Slovenian supermarket backtracks on ban of Israeli products

Slovenia's biggest supermarket chain reverses decision to boycott Israeli products, two days after pulling them from its shelves.

Watch: London Jewish student assaulted during anti-Israel riot

Video shows assault which occurred during unprecedented violence by pro-Palestinian activists; 'plenty of other people were hurt.'

Canadian university to vote on Israel boycott

Students at University of Waterloo to be asked whether the university should cut ties with Israeli universities.

Police called as anti-Israel riot erupts at London university

Window smashed, chairs hurled and Jewish student physically assaulted as anti-Israel thugs protest speech by ex-Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon.

TIME says 'settlers' run 'plantations'

In reporting on a new anti-Israel initiative, the magazine chooses a word that evokes the image of slavery in the American South.

US academics deal BDS a critical blow

Association of American Universities 'strongly opposes' call to boycott Israeli academics, saying such moves 'violate academic freedom.'

The roots of anti-Israeli attitudes

Israeli influences going global (whether you like it or not)

When BDS advocate for Israel boycotts using Israel tech, and can't even get Israeli vegetables banned, you know it's hopeless

Lapid asks EU's Mogherini to take action against BDS

Yesh Atid chairman meets EU foreign policy chief, tells her that Europe must speak out against boycotts of Israel.

Why BDS can't win

MK proposes to ban 'treacherous' Breaking the Silence

Jewish Home's Shuli Mualem-Rafaeli says the 'subversive' anti-IDF NGO should be outlawed for 'serving as arm' to BDS movement.

Ex-Israeli diplomat suggested getting Israel booted from the UN

Leaders of Breaking the Silence invited Alon Liel to learn how to turn Israel into international pariah, admit they have no Israeli support.

Methodist Church boycotts Israeli banks

United Methodist Church announces pension board won't invest in 5 banks for 'settlement activity,' but the church is rapidly dwindling.

How to 'reframe' Israel - fairly and accurately

Part II: A proposal to improve the new US-Hebrew school curriculum which currently 'reframes' Israel through Arab lenses.

Another BDS fail: American historians reject Israel boycott

American Historical Association rejects resolution claiming Israel restricts the movements of Palestinian Arab students.

BDS fails again: Israeli isolation tent battles disease globally

When an infectious pandemic hits, dozens of countries turn to the IsoArk biological isolation units.

'Anti-Israelism and anti-Semitism are the same thing'

All the core anti-Israel and anti-Semitic motifs are precisely the same, author and anti-Semitism expert says at Jerusalem book launch.

Ariel University defeats the boycott movement

Spanish government compensates university nearly half-a-million shekels for giving in to BDS and discriminating against Ariel students.

CA assemblyman calls to divest from companies who boycott Israel

Bill would prohibit California state government from contracting companies who 'inflict economic harm on, or limit relations' with Israel.

Florida becomes 5th state to pass anti-BDS resolution

Florida follows the lead of Tennessee, passes resolution condemning the anti-Israel BDS movement.

Israeli company exports life saving green materials to the EU

Simply Green begins selling shockpads with synthetic grass overlay for EU countries to use in playgrounds, while capitalizing on recycling.

Samaria winery claims victory over BDS at home

Tura winery claims victory amid Knesset wine festival held in her honor after being denied access to Israeli wine guide by authors.

Scottish anti-Israel activist jailed for acid attack

Scott Harrison's victim said she felt her face 'melting' during horrific attack in Glasgow last year.

Deputy Defense Minister rails against Breaking the Silence

Jewish Home's Eli Ben-Dahan attacks anti-IDF NGO for spreading claims abroad instead of reporting to proper IDF investigative bodies.

Israeli Ambassador to US sends 'settlement' holiday gifts

Ron Dermer explains he's sending out 'settlement' products to respond to BDS 'fanatics and fools seeking to destroy Israel.'

Forget BDS: Large corporations look to Israel for Innovation

Creating meetups between multinational corporations and Israeli startups is how the startup nation will grow on an international level.

Adam Sandler 'disgusted' by artists who boycott Israel

I'm 'very' pro-Israel, Sandler tells Howard Stern, before thanking the radio personality for his rants against Roger Waters.

Yesh Atid releases anti-BDS booklet

Yair Lapid distributes booklets to travelers at Ben-Gurion airport. 'Every citizen can be an ambassador.'

'Rivlin gave anti-Israel boycott groups a kosher sign'

Journalist David Bedein slams president for taking part in radical leftist conference abroad, undermining Israel's anti-BDS campaign.

Bringing Israel to the masses via world's most popular bloggers

It isn't about fighting BDS. It's about giving people a positive reason to talk about Israel can help them in their everyday lives.

Professors band together to fight anti-Israel rhetoric and BDS

The Academic Engagement Network will work to tell the truth about Israel on college campuses across the US.

Mayim Bialik tells the Israel-haters where to go

American-Jewish actress and neuroscientist takes to Facebook to make her views on Israel and Zionism abundantly clear.

Women's studies and the moral vacuity of an academic boycott of Israel

Key to success against BDS: Education and legal action

BDS does not only affect Israel, but it also adversely affects the local communities in which it occurs.

Gesture politics or dangerous trends in England?

Tensions high in England among Jewish community, as Labour party takes BDS moves and attack threat has Jews vigilant.

Tel Aviv cooperative boycotts Judea-Samaria produce

Outraged Israelis call to boycott Tel Aviv coop after it defers to 'ideology' of members who refuse to buy from 'settlement suppliers.'

Rabbi Boteach: Jewish students silenced me for mentioning Israel

Does one London Jewish Society have a policy to silence talk of Israel? Rabbi Shmuely Boteach responds.

Blaming Jews gets you in the news

Labeling? What labeling?

Fighting BDS head-on with 'settlement goods'

Combating BDS head on: Lev Haolam builds grassroots movement around the world by selling Israeli products from Judea-Samaria.