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'Kerry Never Meant to Threaten Israel,' State Department Claims

US State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki denies Kerry threatened Israel with boycotts.

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Human Rights or Dollar Signs?

As Coca-Cola is revealed as one of Oxfam's major donors, what really motivated NGO's attack on Israeli soda company SodaStream?

Netanyahu: Kerry's Boycott Threats 'Immoral and Unjust'

Prime Minister slams renewed US threats to boycott Israel, declares that he will not concede over Israel's security interests.

Feiglin: Talks Worse for Economy Than Boycott

Likud MK unconcerned by boycott threat, says data proves Israel-PA talks – and US aid – hurt Israel more than sanctions.

Kerry’s Boycott Threat Slammed as ‘Classic Anti-Semitism’

Yesha leader: I thought Kerry was just ignorant and deluded, now I see he’s bought into anti-Semitism.

European Banks Boycott Israeli Banks Because of 'Settlements'

Two of the largest banks in northern Europe announce they will boycott Israeli banks because they operate in “occupied territories”.

Bennett: 'Boycott Threats Won't Move Us'

Bennett responds to Kerry's threats of international boycott, says 'only security will bring financial stability, not PA terror state.'

John Kerry Threatens Israel With Boycotts if Talks Fail

Dept. Defense Minister responds to new boycott threats by US Sec. of State Kerry: 'Friends don't put ultimatums on Israel's security.'

Norway's Investment Fund Boycotts Israeli Companies

State-owned investment fund, largest in world, boycotts two companies for construction in Jerusalem.

Scarlett Johansson Splits with Oxfam Over BDS

Actress steps down as Oxfam ambassador over the group’s support for Israel boycott movement.

BDS Fail: SodaStream Wins Battle Against French Boycott

Israeli drink manufacturer SodaStream has won a legal battle in France against an organization seeking to boycott it.

Bill to Strip Funding of Schools Supporting BDS Becomes Law

New York State senate passes bill into law punishing schools that boycott Israel.

Scarlett Johansson Won't Back Down from SodaStream Deal

Actress Scarlett Johansson rejects demands that she cancel her advertising campaign for SodaStream.

'The Boycott Began In Tel Aviv'

Psagot Winery CEO reveals international boycotts of Israeli products take their cue from leftist groups in Tel Aviv.

Germany: No 'Settlements' in Cooperation Agreements

Germany toughens its stance on "settlements", won't sponsor projects beyond the 1949 Armistice Lines.

Officials: Livni Playing into the Hands of Boycott Threats

By claiming Israel faces a boycott by the EU,Tzippy Livni is playing into the hands of a small minority, the Foreign Ministry said

BDS Fail: Scarlett Johansson Becomes New Face of Sodastream

Actress bucks the trend to boycott Israel by becoming the face of Sodastream's upcoming SuperBowl ad campaign.

Moral Narcissism and the MLA’s Obsession with Israel

Dutch Ambassador Summoned Over Divestiture

Foreign Ministry summons Caspar Veldkamp, demanding clear opposition by Holland's government to recent divestment move.

Shurat HaDin Threatens Action Over ASA Boycott

Shurat HaDin - Israel Law Center notifies ASA that Israeli professors plan to sue it over its promoting a boycott of Israel.

Hate – Not Human Rights – Drives the BDS Movement

Dutch Firm Divests from Israel Over 'Settlements'

Dutch asset manager PGGM declares 'settlements' an 'obstacle for peace,' pulls out of 5 Israeli banks.

Report: Kerry is Behind European Boycotts

Govt. sources reveal that Kerry is responsible for EU boycott threats, keeps them in check during talks, ready to escalate if talks fail.

Bukharian Jewish Businessmen from NY Visit Shomron

Bukharian Jewish businessmen visit the factories of the Shomron in wake of attempts to boycott products from the region.

Ya'alon: 'EU Boycott Better Than PA Rockets'

Def. Minister says boycott preferable to misguided compromises, warns PA will not be appeased.

MIT Head Rejects ASA's Boycott of Israel

"An academic boycott is antithetical to MIT values," says President Rafael Reif after ASA decides to boycott Israel.

Bill to Strip Schools Supporting ASA Boycott of Public Funding

New York State politicians to propose bill stripping public aid from colleges, universities supporting ASA boycott of Israel.

Rep. Engel to ASA: Boycott Syria, Not Israel

Eliot Engel calls on the ASA to end its boycott of Israeli institutions, notes its silence about others' violations of human rights.

MKs: Israel Cannot Ignore ASA Boycott

MKs: Israel must take threats of academic boycott seriously – or it will get worse.

Two More Universities Quit ASA Over Israel Boycott

Kenyon College and Indiana University quit the American Studies Association, after it supported an academic boycott of Israel.

No Universities have Joined ASA Boycott

Dozens of universities and colleges have rejected the boycott of Israel declared by an academic association. None are known to endorse it.

Former Israeli Ambassador to Congress: Ban Academic Boycotts

Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the US, calls on Congress to outlaw academic boycotts against Israel.

PA: Everyone Has a Right to Boycott Israeli Products

PA says it recognizes the right of civil society groups to boycott Israeli products, but says it is focusing on “settlements.”

Brandeis, Penn State Quit ASA over Israel Boycott

Boycotting the boycotters, universities say ASA 'rejected core principles of freedom of association and expression.'

BDS Activists Slam Abbas for Not Boycotting Israel

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas said that the PA did not support boycotts of Israel - to the chagrin of the BDS 'establishment.'

Former MK Eldad: The Boycotts Are Our Own Fault

Former MK Aryeh Eldad: Israel is creating a snowball effect by continuing to surrender to those who want to boycott us.

Dutch Prime Minister Opposes Water Boycott

Dutch PM Mark Rutte rejects a local water company’s boycott of its Israeli counterpart, says it is against government policy.

Israeli Politicians, Academics Condemn ASA Academic Boycott

Professors, politicians, even a left-wing figure condemn the boycott of the American Studies Association against Israel.

ASA: To Go From Unknown Group to Media Star,Bash Israel

ASA Head: Others Are Worse, but We'll Still Boycott Israel

ASA head admits that many countries have worse human rights records than Israel's, but still supports academic boycott of Jewish state.

Backlash Continues Against ASA Academic Boycott

Major Jewish groups strongly condemn the boycott against Israel by the American Studies Association, warn of possible precedent.

US Academic Group Votes to Boycott Israel

Members of the American Studies Association (ASA), on Monday voted to approve an academic boycott against Israel.

Ministers Approve Tax on Anti-Israel NGOs; Livni to Appeal

Anti-Israel NGOs to pay 45% tax on foreign donations.

Hareidim Call to Boycott Bennett's National Service Event

Members of the hareidi religious community serving in National Service units will boycott an appearance by Naftali Bennett.

Israel Set to Become Full CERN Member

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is set to vote to admit Israel to full membership in the organization

Dutch Water Company Cuts Israel Ties, UK Warning

Vitens cuts ties with Israeli company Mekorot over presence in Judea and Samaria; British gov't warns against business involvement.

Swarthmore Hillel Opens Doors to Anti-Zionist Speakers

Defying official policy, Student Board of Swarthmore College to operate 'open door policy' to boycotters, anti-Zionists.

UK Government Website Discourages Business with 'Settlements'

Government website for Trade and Investments calls Judea, Samaria 'illegal', warns against 'reputational risk' to UK citizens.

Dr. Fischer: Czechoslovakia's Gift to Israel

How one man's vision became a household name - and a symbol of the Jewish state's gift to the world.

United Church of Canada Launches BDS Campaign

Largest Canadian Protestant denomination boycotts 3 Israeli companies, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center decries as anti-Semitism.

BDS Fail: Anti-Israel Groups Use Israeli Technology

Groups that call for BDS apparently draw the line when it comes to building their websites, discovers British Zionist Federation.

Simon Wiesenthal Center Condemns Toronto Univ. Apartheid Week

In press release, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns ongoing anti-Semitism at University of Toronto campuses.

Possible anti-Semitism in Boston Area Schools; ADL Silent?

Americans for Peace and Tolerance, an org. which exposes anti-Semitism, attempts to expose K-12 anti-Israel curriculum; ADL criticizes move.

'Apartheid Week' Approved at University of Toronto, Scarborough

Another anti-Israel move in academia: Univ. of Toronto - Scarborough staff approve 'Apartheid Week', a propaganda campaign by BDS.

UK: Israeli Academic Sues Over Boycott 'Discrimination'

Professor Moty Cristal suing trade union, health trust, after his workshop was cancelled due to his Israeli nationality.

Wave of Pop Stars Defy Boycotters to Perform in Israel

More and more pop stars flock to Tel Aviv for first-time performances in Israel; unlike in previous years, stars refuse to bow to BDS.

Boycott Movement in Vancouver Against SodaStream

Radical Left activists demonstrate in Vancouver against the Israeli company which operates in "occupied territories."

Australia: Israeli Civil Rights Group Sues BDS Academic

For the first time, Israeli civil rights group Shurat HaDin is suing an Australian academic for his support of movement to boycott Israel.

Hate Fest at Stanford U. - Where is the Jewish Protest?

New Song: 'Boycott Israel, If You Think That's Just'

Jewish rapper Ari Lesser makes "Boycott Israel" music video viral about the wrongs of other nations violating human rights.