BDS

Mennonite Church Postpones BDS Vote for Two Years

The Mennonite Church USA votes to table for two years a resolution on divesting from Judea and Samaria-based companies.

Haaretz Editor Urges Boycott, Collective Punishment of Israelis

Not satisfied with a boycott of Judea and Samaria, Ha'aretz op-ed writer Roy Isacowitz wants the world to boycott all of Israel.

MK Smotrich Blasts Cadets who Boycotted Judea-Samaria

MK Smotrich urges Interior Minister Silvan Shalom to revoke order keeping Arab cadets who boycotted Judea-Samaria in training course.

Congressman: State Dept. Warped US Policy

Roskam slams State Dept. for not defending Israel from BDS in Judea-Samaria, accuses it of 'prejudging peace process outcomes.'

State Dept: Anti-BDS Bill Won't Protect Judea-Samaria

Obama's new trade bill, with anti-BDS amendment, does not apply to 'Israeli-controlled territories,' State Department says.

Israeli Co. to Be Paid Millions After Orange Faux Pas

New deal between Orange Telecom, Partner Communications to the tune of 90 million euro allows Israel an 'out' after boycott call.

Threats and Intimidation Emerge on the Frontlines of the BDS War

Israeli Judaica exporter says boycotters making progress via intimidation, violence - but there's an easy way to stop them.

Amsterdam Won't Twin with Tel Aviv Because of 'Occupation'

Amsterdam Mayor withdraws plans to twin his city and Tel Aviv due to pressure from other parties over Israeli "occupation".

Grammy-Winning DJ Banned by Arabs for Israel Collaboration

Arab states ban 'The Politics of Dancing 3' album after German DJ Paul van Dyk included Israeli DJs - but he refuses to back down.

Bad Joke? College Planned to Hire Anti-Zionist to Teach Zionism

It was only due to 'lack of interest' that the University of Missouri cancelled a course called 'Perspectives on Zionism.'

Jewish Agency Mobilizes to Battle Campus Anti-Zionism

30% more emissaries to be dispatched to fight for Israel on campuses in six countries, including BDS hotbeds.

Edelstein Urges German Parliament: Stand by the Jewish People

In special session with German parliament president at Knesset celebrating 50 years of ties, Edelstein urges Germany to fight BDS.

New York Councilor Petitions to Ban Roger Waters from US

Long Island councilman Bruce Blakeman says notorious anti-Israel musician's actions would be a hate crime in the US.

Defying BDS, Top European Hotel Managers Convene in Israel

Top managers of InterContinental Hotels and Resorts in Europe convene in Tel Aviv for the first time amid boycott calls.

MK: Leftist Agitators 'Would Be Shot in the US'

Jordan Valley Regional Council head asserts photographers from left-wing groups disseminate names of farmers in Europe.

Code Words for Genocide

Hadash Party Calls to Boycott All of Judea-Samaria

Communist party's BDS campaign exceeds Meretz's in its virulent opposition to all Jews over 1949 Armistice lines - will it be denied funds?

Watch: NY Assembly Passes Anti-BDS Resolution

'From 1948 to today attacks against Israel have happened weekly,' says Assemblyman Hikind, promising a bill in the near future.

Liberman: Stop Funding Parties Who Advocate BDS

Yisrael Beytenu head proposes a law to strip funding of Knesset parties that support boycotts of products from Judea and Samaria.

Swedish Markets to Dump BDS, Restore Israeli Products

Israel marked a victory in the war against BDS this week when supermarkets in Sweden changed their policy on boycotting Israeli products.

To 'Hurt' Israeli Economy, PA May Boycott Al-Aqsa Mosque

Top Palestinian Authority officials are calling for PA Arabs to boycott the Al-Aqsa Mosque - to avoid helping the Israeli economy.

Louvre Denies Discriminating Against Israelis

Paris art museum, chapel say that Tel Aviv University's bookings simply were a scheduling issue.

A Harvard Student Breaks Ranks and Falls in Love with Israel

BDS Mega-Fail: Israeli Goods in Bethlehem Stores

Visit to Bethlehem by activist Kay Wilson reveals the Palestinian Authority itself doesn't boycott Israel.

Business Owners Warn: BDS Bill to Harm Palestinians the Most

Thousands of Palestinians will be left jobless due to 'settlement labeling' bill. Meretz: business owners' protest is a 'terrorist act.'

Lawfare Group Threatens to Sue Coca-Cola Over BDS

Shurat Hadin sends strong letter to Coca-Cola after Palestinian franchise head calls to boycott Israel.

Interview

Former Washington Envoy: BDS is a 'Strategic Threat' to Israel

Former ambassador to Washington says BDS poses a 'strategic threat' to Israel, should be fought as such - and there is hope.

Israeli Students Barred from Louvre

Paris art museum, Sainte-Chapelle church bans 12 students from entry; investigation launched.

The Two-State Solution is What Causes BDS

Israel Needs a Global “Iron Dome” - Against Defamation

Iranian Slave Labor? Sure! Israeli Goods - No Way!

Activist goes undercover to see if Israel-boycotting businesses care about 'human rights' elsewhere. The results might not surprise you.

Orange CEO: I Admire Israel

In a television interview, Orange CEO Stephane Richard says he was "deeply affected" by the uproar in Israel his remarks had caused.

Is BDS a Danger Or Just Political Scaremongering?

An investigation into the effects of BDS.

Israeli Officials Refuse Meeting with Orange CEO

CEO Stephane Richard to apologize personally to Prime Minister Netanyahu for boycott blunder, but multiple other meetings rebuffed.

Arab Boycott Head Gloats: Israeli Hysteria Proves BDS is Working

Mustafa Barghouti of the Palestinian National Initiative lauds BDS at Oxford, says it will complete 'South African freedom.'

Ariel U President: Keep Fighting BDS

BDS is a strategic threat, says Prof. Yehuda Danon, and we must not sit back and wait for it to disappear.

Ex-Defense Minister: Boycott No More Than a Nuisance

Moshe Arens tells Arutz Sheva that despite the media frenzy, boycott movement having only a 'marginal effect' on economy.

Orange CEO Arrives in Israel Thursday for Two-Day Visit

After sparking Israeli fury for suggesting Orange would stop business with it, Richard heads to Jewish state to 'clarify misunderstanding.'

Lapid: On BDS, There is No 'Right' or 'Left'

Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid on Wednesday met with American diplomat Robert Malley, and discussed, among other things, BDS

Israel Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry.

Orange CEO Apologizes to Hotovely for Boycott 'Misunderstanding'

In a letter to Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely, Orange CEO Stephane Richard again proclaimed his 'affection' for Israel.

From the Spies of the Desert to Today's BDS Movement

Parashat Shelach and the key to understanding the sin of the spies: the land of Israel is the manifestation of G-d's honor in this world.

UK Business Minister Slams BDS, Pledges More Trade with Israel

Business Secretary Sajid Javid hails 'golden era' of UK-Israel trade ties, totaling over £4.5 billion, shares deep admiration for Israel.

UK Cinema Chain Refuses to Bow to Anti-Israel Boycotters

UK Jewish groups slam 'bigoted' boycotters for 'shameless anti-Jewish prejudice' in calling to cancel Israeli Film Festival.

Shaked Vows Offensive Against BDS, Calls for Alliance with Kurds

Justice Minister outlines legal steps being planned to fight 'mistaken' boycott movement, urges Israeli-Kurdish regional alliance.

Orange’s Decision To Boycott Israel Started With The New Israel Fund

Jon Bon Jovi to Play Tel Aviv

#BDSFail: Bon Jovi to give concert in October, years after a tour was cancelled due to international pressure.

Hypocrisy alert

Orange Operates in Other Disputed Areas, But Condemns Only Jews

Watchdog group reveals that Orange Telecom and French gov't operate in multiple territories under dispute, but only condemn Israel.

Poll: 71% Believe World Has Bias Against Israel

The majority of Israelis believe global community has double-standards regarding Israel, supports Judea-Samaria regardless.

Danon Blasts Meretz Bill to Label 'Settlement' Products

Science Minister vows to fight proposed legislation that would have Israel place labels on products from Judea and Samaria.

'We Will Boycott the Boycotters and Make them Illegal'

Philanthropist and real estate investor Adam Milstein speaks to Arutz Sheva about the recent anti-BDS summit held in Las Vegas.

'If Europe Isn't Safe for Jews, it Isn't Safe for Europeans'

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks calls to "broaden the agenda" when it comes to discussions of boycotts and anti-Semitism.

British Artists Call to Boycott London Israeli Film Festival

Citing Israeli funding and 'illegal oppression' of Palestinians, group of UK artists call on cinemas to refuse to screen Israeli films.

Orange CEO 'Radically Opposed' to Israel Boycott

After 'dumping' Israel following months of BDS pressure, Richard continues to attempt damage control.

Watch: 'Fight BDS by Ridding Israel of Guilt Pangs'

Fmr. Ministry of Strategic Affairs Director General breaks down delegitimization movement and how Israel must react.

Netanyahu Decries Meretz 'Settlement Labeling' Bill

Enemy within? PM 'surprised' that despite unified effort to defend against global boycotts, leftist party trying to push BDS bill in Israel.

Bill: BDS Supporters to be Denied Entry into Israel

MK Magal proposes bill disallowing boycott supporters from entering Israel; even Jews eligible under Law of Return will need special permit.

Hotovely: Israeli Weakness Provokes International Pressure

Deputy FM promises no flip-flop of views under int'l pressure, outlines policy moving focus from security to justice of Israel's cause.

Rabbi Sacks: Anti-Semites Using Guise of 'Human Rights'

Rabbi Sacks explains how 'highest authority' has dictated the way Jews are hated, and how a Europe unsafe for Jews 'is unsafe for them too.'

Arutz Sheva Interview

Israel Could Easily Deal with BDS - So Why Isn't It?

Author of best-selling 'Catch the Jew' says that despite all the talk by politicians, Israel is neglecting the threat in its own backyard.