BDS

Netanyahu: Palestinians Setting a 'Perfect Trap' for Israel

The PA is deliberately refusing to negotiate in order to portray Israel as the aggressors, PM states in meeting with Czech Republic FM.

Brazil University Under Fire for Calling for List of Israelis

Staff at the Federal University of Santa Maria released a letter asking for a list of Israeli students, lecturers; MFA to take action.

Google CEO: Israelis Succeed because They Break Rules

Eric Schmidt says local entrepreneur culture's success stems from Israelis' tendency 'to challenge authority and to question everything.'

Bennett: Boycott the Boycotters

Education Minister warns those trying to boycott Israel that "the boycott is a double edged sword".

Orange CEO Invited to Israel to Clarify Boycott Comments

Orange CEO Stephane Richard welcomes Israeli invitation after sparking outrage by saying he would "dump Israel" tomorrow.

Lapid Appeals to American Jews to Fight BDS

Yesh Atid chairman turns to Jews in New York, says the fight against BDS cannot continue without America's help.

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Bereaved Parent: Fighting Anti-Semitism Begins at Home

Father of terror victim: Israel needs to shape up its anti-terror policy from within before addressing global BDS.

Netanyahu: 'Our Most Potent Weapon is the Truth'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu commends participants in anti-BDS conference for defending 'the most embattled democracy on earth.'

Anti-BDS Conference Brings 50 Jewish Groups Together

Conference organized by billionaires Sheldon Adelson and Haim Saban to launch in Las Vegas this week.

Orange 'Here to Stay'

Orange Telecom CEO Stephane Richard insists the company will stay in the Jewish state despite week of blunders and implied boycott.

Orange CEO to Vice PM: 'I Love Israel'

Orange CEO Stephane Richard speaks to Vice Prime Minister Silvan Shalom, apologizes for remarks in favor of a boycott of Israel.

French FM 'Firmly Opposed' to Orange Boycott of Israel

Fabius says partially state-owned Orange can determine its own 'commercial strategy,' but opposes 'boycott of Israel.'

Orange CEO Plays Dumb After Boycott Controversy

Orange CEO claims he was 'unaware' of BDS movement's existence, says he 'loves Israel.' Israeli CEOs: world Jewry must fight back.

Who is Really Behind BDS? We Can Cut Off BDS at the Spigot

It's not about Soccer, Stupid. It's about Israel's Survival

Egg on His Face: Lawyers Boo Herzog Over Bibi Boycott Blame

An attempt by Yitzhak Herzog to slam Prime Minister Netanyahu in front of what he thought was a sympathetic audience backfired.

Partner CEO: Let Orange Pay 'Hundreds of Millions' to Dump Us

Officials of Partner Communications were in a fighting mood after Orange CEO Stephane Richard said he would 'dump' Israel, if he could.

UK Universities 'Firmly' Reject Student Boycott of Israel

Universities UK, representing all 133 universities in UK, rejects student boycott of Israel, says boycotts 'inimical to academic freedom."

Bennett to Israelis: Don't Drop Orange Cellphone Service

Education Minister Naftali Bennett urged Israelis not to drop their service with Orange, despite its CEO's desire to 'dump' Israel.

Hotovely to Orange CEO: Take Back Your Remarks

Deputy Foreign Minister asks CEO of Orange mobile company to take back comments on ending ties with Israel.

Lapid: Orange CEO Has 'A Lot of Chutzpah'

MKs in Israel were up in arms over comments by Orange CEO Stephane Richard that he would end the company's franchise contract if he could.

Orange CEO: I Wish We Could 'Dump' Israel

If he could, said Staphane Richard, CEO of French mobile company Orange, he would “tomorrow” end his company's association with israel.

Shaked Schools Leftists on BDS Anti-Semitism; Time to Fight Back

Justice Minister draws parallels between Jewish Germans in the 30s and leftists ignoring BDS movement during heated Knesset debate.

Netanyahu: They Boycott Israel, But Refuse to Boycott ISIS

In meeting with Canadian FM, Netanyahu stresses hypocrisy of UK student union vote to boycott Israel after it refused to boycott ISIS.

Lapid Speaks Out Against UK Students' Boycott of Israel

Yesh Atid chairman calls on British government to condemn the student union's decision to boycott Israel.

UK Student Union Votes to Boycott Israel

National Union of Student (NUS) votes to officially join BDS movements; same NUS refused to condemn ISIS.

Lawfare Group Warns NY Co-Op Against Israeli Boycott

Shurat HaDin-Israel Law Center pens urgent letter to food co-op company after violent clash in meeting over BDS resolution.

Rajoub Blasted by Palestinians for Removing FIFA Bid

Palestinian Arabs blast Palestinian Football Association head for dropping bid to have Israel suspended from FIFA: Rajoub: I don't care.

The Biblical Roots of BDS

Next 'Sportsfare': Campaign Against Israel in 2016 Olympics?

Foreign Ministry officials already preparing ahead of an anticipated fight by PA to have Israel ousted from the pinnacle of world sports.

PA Drops Proposal to Ban Israel from FIFA

Israel's future in world soccer will be decided; pro Palestinians storm hall, throw red cards at Israeli delegation; reports of bomb scare.

Top Band One Republic Shows Israel Love Onstage, at IDF Base

Top band wows crowd with raw talent and Israeli flag, slams BDS movement and promises repeat tour after visiting IDF Iron Dome battery.

PMW: PA Holds Sporting Events Honoring Terrorists

Sports chief Jibril Rajoub has been holding tournaments that praise and honor terrorists who killed Israelis in terror attacks.

FIFA Scandal May Delay Vote to Ban Israel from League

With FIFA in turmoil, a meeting to discuss the PA's demand that Israel be banned from international soccer may be postponed.

Israel-PA FIFA Talks, Like Peace Talks, Go Nowhere

Arab delegations walk out of meeting attempting to resolve PA BDS attempt against Israeli soccer team.

New York Bill to Ban Business With 'Vicious' Israel-Boycotters

Building on momentum set by bills in Illinois and other states, Assemblyman Hikind drafting bill to combat 'anti-Semitic' BDS in New York.

FIFA Scrambling to Avoid BDS Vote

FIFA officials say negotiations continue to prevent vote which could see Israel booted out of world soccer due to PA crying 'racism.'

Erdan's Plans: Revamp the Israel Police, Fight BDS

Details of agreement between PM and Internal Security, Strategic Affairs Min. Gilad Erdan emerge. Erdan: this is a challenge, opportunity.

Irony: Spain Boycott Protest Targets Radical Leftist Singer Noa

Anti-Israeli singer shares protest calling to boycott her, in a tiff calls on respondents to censor themselves after they note the irony.

'US Jews Must Wake Up to 'Infiltration' by Leftist NGOs'

Rabbi David Algaze urges American Jews not to ignore the 'infiltration' of orgs like the New Israel Fund into Celebrate Israel Parade.

Minister Danny Danon: Boycott the Boycotters

Science and Technology Minister Danny Danon says calls to boycott FIFA only hurt the 'Palestinian cause.'

Foreign Ministry Indirectly Assists Boycott of Judea and Samaria

Anger in NYC Jewish community as Israel Consulate decides to allow NIF into Celebrate Israel parade.

Israel Slams 'Cynical' PA Bid to Oust it from FIFA

Israel Football Association chief notes PA push has 'nothing to do with sports' and could set dangerous precedents.

Illinois Passes Anti-BDS Bill

Bill requires State of Illinois to divest from all companies that boycott Israel.

Corea, McFerrin, to Play Israel in July

Jazz greats Chick Corea and Bobby McFerrin will give four shows – their first joint concerts in Israel.

When Professors Turn Foolish They Turn Really Stupid

BDS - A Front for 'Genocidal Anti-Semitism'?

Why are US state legislatures condemning the anti-Israel boycott campaign as anti-Semitic?

J-Street Trying to Prevent Anti-BDS Legislation

J-Street joins anti-Israel groups in unsuccessful attempt to scupper legislation which would deal a death blow to BDS in America.

Canada to Fight BDS Movement with Hate Crime Laws

Responding to query on 'zero tolerance' policy for BDS, public security spokesperson sends detailed list of Canada's new hate crime laws.

Lauryn Hill Cancels Show in Israel

R&B, soul and hip hop musician cancels Israel show, cites difficulty in setting up a similar performance in Ramallah.

BDS Ads Pulled from Copenhagen Buses

Ads claiming boycotting 'settlements' was with 'a clear conscience' pulled for being too offensive; Palestinian groups balk.

Sydney Lecturer: Allow Anti-Semitism on Campus as 'Free Speech'

Lecturer at Australian university says supporters of ISIS, other Muslim extremist groups, should be allowed to express anti-Semitism.

Lauryn Hill 'May Cancel Israel Show'

BDS movement pressuring R&B, soul and hip hop singer-songwriter to cancel her planned performance in Israel.

Robbie Williams Defies BDS Calls: I Want to Come Back to Israel

British pop star Robbie Williams tells excited crowd of Israelis that he can't wait to return, ignoring the BDS pressure put on him.

Indiana Passes Bill Opposing BDS

Indiana follows Tennessee in passing a bill that formally opposes the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO Is a Leader of a Pro-Boycott Organization

Report: Israelis Banned from Buying French Soccer Tickets

Israelis have apparently been banned from buying tickets to see the Paris St. Germain soccer team in action.

Princeton Votes Against BDS

Prestigious Ivy League university's decision surfaces amid controversy over BDS, anti-Semitism within student organizations on US campuses.

Senate Committee Passes Measures to Combat BDS

Senate Finance Committee adopts amendments to the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) aimed at countering BDS.

NIF Critics See BDS Lawsuits After Israeli Supreme Court Ruling

Litigation may be filed against the far-left group after landmark ruling enabling suits against groups which support BDS movement.