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EU Academics Urge: Don't Cancel Yesha Boycott

Over 500 academics have urged EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton not to loosen its guidelines boycotting Yesha trade and industry.

EU Academics Urge: Don't Cancel Yesha Boycott

Wiesenthal Center Calls for UN Action over New IOC Head

Simon Wiesenthal Center: the new head of the IOC should resign from his membership in an organization that calls for boycotts of Israel.

Wiesenthal Center Calls for UN Action over New IOC Head

South African BDS Protesters: 'Shoot the Jew'

A South African protest against an Israeli musician quickly deteriorated into a call for the murder of Jews

South African BDS Protesters: 'Shoot the Jew'

Who's Afraid of 'Delegitimization'?

Who's Afraid of 'Delegitimization'?

The World Social Forum is an Enabler of Anti-Israelism

The World Social Forum is an Enabler of Anti-Israelism

The Whys and Wherefores of Israel Boycotters Part III

The Whys and Wherefores of Israel Boycotters Part III

Embarrassment as Anti-Israel Claims Debunked

"BDS" campaigners widely trumpeted their latest "success" - only for it to be revealed as false.

Embarrassment as Anti-Israel Claims Debunked

The Whys and Wherefores of Israel Boycotters, Part II

The Whys and Wherefores of Israel Boycotters, Part II

'Shurat HaDin' Files Suit Over Australian Israel Boycotts

Shurat HaDin files class action complaint over Australian professor's participation and public support of boycotts of Israel.

'Shurat HaDin' Files Suit Over Australian Israel Boycotts

US Jewish Group Runs BDS 'Summer Camp' to Teach Boycott Tactics

An anti-Israel group is running a summer camp to teach activists how to boycott Israeli products

US Jewish Group Runs BDS 'Summer Camp' to Teach Boycott Tactics

EU's Ashton Adds to 'Settlement' Discrimination

EU foreign policy chief pushes introduction of guidelines to label products made by Jews in Judea and Samaria

EU's Ashton Adds to 'Settlement' Discrimination

Lapid: EU Ban Will Promote Terrorism, Not Peace

The EU ban on areas beyond the 1949 Armistice Lines will encourage terrorists who don't want peace talks, warns Lapid.

Lapid: EU Ban Will Promote Terrorism, Not Peace

Experts: EU Yesha Policy Could Lead to 'Legal Morass'

Despite Israel's efforts to stop the process, the EU on Friday published its new official policy boycotting Jews and Israelis in Yesha

Experts: EU Yesha Policy Could Lead to 'Legal Morass'

BDS Activist Appointed Student Regent at UC Berkeley

Sadia Saifuddin, a leader of a pro-Muslim Brotherhood group, appointed a student regent-designate at UC Berkeley.

BDS Activist Appointed Student Regent at UC Berkeley

Arutz Sheva Interview

Lapid: EU Boycott 'Bad Decision for Everyone Pro-Peace'

Finance Minister responds to EU boycott decision in an interview with Arutz Sheva

Lapid: EU Boycott 'Bad Decision for Everyone Pro-Peace'

ADL: PA Got ‘Free Pass’ From EU

The Anti-Defamation League says the European Union gave the Palestinian Authority a 'free pass' with its new ban on Israeli institutions.

ADL: PA Got ‘Free Pass’ From EU

PM: We Will Not Accept External Dictates on Borders'

Netanyahu says he will not allow Israelis in Judea, Samaria, Golan Heights and Jerusalem to be harmed by EU funding cuts.

PM: We Will Not Accept External Dictates on Borders'

Monthly Rallies to Protest Jewish Funding of BDS

Pro-Israel advocacy group holding protests every month to prevent UJA-Federation of NY’s funding of BDS activities.

Monthly Rallies to Protest Jewish Funding of BDS

'Implement the Levi Report in Response to EU Boycott'

Legal Forum for the Land of Israel calls on gov't to strengthen hold on Judea, Samaria in response to EU pressure; far-left group rejoices

'Implement the Levi Report in Response to EU Boycott'

Fanta Corrects 'Mistake," Puts Israel Back on Site

A threatened boycott of Fanta products succeeded in convincing the company to acknowledge Israel's existence

Fanta Corrects 'Mistake," Puts Israel Back on Site

Paul McCartney: They Threatened to Kill Me if I Played in Israel

Artists who perform in Israel aren't just worried about selling tickets, but about their safety, as they are targeted by BDS groups.

Paul McCartney: They Threatened to Kill Me if I Played in Israel

'Jewish Voice for Peace' Drives 'Wedge' Through Jewish Community

“Jewish wing” of Palestinian solidarity movement creates “wedge” within American Jewish community over support for Israel.

'Jewish Voice for Peace' Drives 'Wedge' Through Jewish Community

BDS Fail: Grateful Gaza Farmers Attend Israeli Seminar

Sixty farmers learn cultivation methods, credit Israel with doubling their watermelon crop yields.

BDS Fail: Grateful Gaza Farmers Attend Israeli Seminar

Livni Warns: No Peace Talks May Lead to EU Boycott

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni warns that Israel risks a European economic boycott if it fails to advance peace talks.

Livni Warns: No Peace Talks May Lead to EU Boycott

Ariel Mayor: McDonald's Will Only Hurt Itself

Fast food chain McDonald’s is the biggest loser from its own decision to boycott the city of Ariel, says Mayor Eliyahu Shviro.

Ariel Mayor: McDonald's Will Only Hurt Itself

Activists Call to Boycott McDonald’s, Eat at Burger Ranch!

“McDonald’s - I’m not lovin’ it,” reads a post on the My Israel Facebook page after McDonald's Israel refused to place a branch in Ariel.

Activists Call to Boycott McDonald’s, Eat at Burger Ranch!

McDonald’s Israel Decides to Boycott Ariel

The owner of rights to the McDonald’s franchise in Israel refuses to open a store in Ariel, over the ‘green line.’

McDonald’s Israel Decides to Boycott Ariel

Law Would Punish Anti-Hareidi Discrimination

MK Litzman hints new law would have criminalized the government's recent behavior.

Law Would Punish Anti-Hareidi Discrimination

BDS 'Summer Camps' to Indoctrinate College Students

Groups with established anti-Israel records are organizing “summer camps” where they will teach college students to organize BDS campaigns.

BDS 'Summer Camps' to Indoctrinate College Students

Israeli Consul General Responds to Author's Boycott Calls

Israeli consul general in New York Ido Aharoni has responds to American novelist Alice Walker’s overt calls to boycott the Jewish state.

Israeli Consul General Responds to Author's Boycott Calls

New Alice Walker Book Sinks to 'New Lows' on Anti-Semitism

American writer Alice Walker “has taken her extreme and hostile views to a shocking new level” in her latest book, says news review.

New Alice Walker Book Sinks to 'New Lows' on Anti-Semitism

Spanish Gov't Funding Anti-Israel NGOs, Finds New Report

The Spanish government provided funding to political NGOs leading the campaigns to delegitimize Israel, finds new NGO Monitor report.

Spanish Gov't Funding Anti-Israel NGOs, Finds New Report

Pet Shop Boys Rejects Calls to Cancel Israel Concert

Pet Shop Boys will perform in Tel Aviv next week, despite calls by anti-Israel activists to cancel the concert.

Pet Shop Boys Rejects Calls to Cancel Israel Concert

Sydney University Professor Warned Over Israel Boycott

An Australian professor has been warned that his participation in a boycott (BDS) campaign against Israel may lead to trouble with the law.

Sydney University Professor Warned Over Israel Boycott

BDS Leaders: 'Only Solution is Violence'

Leaders of BDS, which seeks to delegitimize Israel worldwide, said they oppose any peace talks, even with Israeli building freeze.

BDS Leaders: 'Only Solution is Violence'

Expert: Jewish Students Are on the Anti-Semitic Battlefront

The BDS movement is gaining strength at university campuses and is placing Jewish students at the battlefront, says Dr. Charles Asher Small.

Expert: Jewish Students Are on the Anti-Semitic Battlefront

Singer Alicia Keys Applauded on Refusal to Yield to BDS Calls

Simon Wiesenthal Center applauds decision of R&B singer to go ahead with Tel Aviv concert despite calls to boycott Jewish state.

Singer Alicia Keys Applauded on Refusal to Yield to BDS Calls

BDS Movement Suffers Defeat in U.S.

A resolution calling for the boycott of Israeli firms will not be put to a vote at the TIAA-CREF upcoming shareholders meeting.

BDS Movement Suffers Defeat in U.S.

'Blood Libels and BDS' Expose 'Persistent Double Standards'

"Non-governmental organizations claiming to promote human rights use antisemitic themes and images" to promote agendas, states report.

'Blood Libels and BDS' Expose 'Persistent Double Standards'

British 'Animosity' Toward Israel 'Disguised Anti-Semitism'

"Animosity" shown towards Israel by British media, NGOs, and academics is "disguised anti-Semitism", says Minister Steinitz.

British 'Animosity' Toward Israel 'Disguised Anti-Semitism'

Jewish Group Blasts 'Electronic-Intifada' for Sports Boycott

“Ideological forebearers of today's racists, in Nazi Germany had 'ethnically cleansed' sports, as blatantly demonstrated in 1936 Olympics.”

Jewish Group Blasts 'Electronic-Intifada' for Sports Boycott

Boycotters, You are Targetting the Wrong Country

Boycotters, You are Targetting the Wrong Country

EU Postpones Plan to Label 'Settlement' Products

Following U.S. intervention, the EU has postponed plans to label products from Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem.

EU Postpones Plan to Label 'Settlement' Products

Intellectual Honesty and Professor Stephen Hawking

Intellectual Honesty and Professor Stephen Hawking

Hawking Boycott 'Slap in the Face to Academic Freedom'

British professor Stephen Hawking's decision to withdraw from Israeli conference “a slap in the face to academic freedom."

Hawking Boycott 'Slap in the Face to Academic Freedom'

Hawking Confirms He is Boycotting Israel

British physicist Stephen Hawking confirms that he cancelled his trip to Israel because of an academic boycott, not illness.

Hawking Confirms He is Boycotting Israel

Hawking Boycott Story "Fake", Cambridge Univ.Tried to Claim

Cambridge University said physicist cancelled his trip for health reasons. It later admitted that it was a boycott.

Hawking Boycott Story "Fake", Cambridge Univ.Tried to Claim

Will Hawking Boycott his own Voice Generator?

Disabled physicist’s decision to join Israel boycott may mean he will have to stop talking, since he depends on Intel to do so.

Will Hawking Boycott his own Voice Generator?

'Lots More Countries for Anti-Occupation Hawking to Boycott'

A prominent Israeli professor has a long list of countries Stephen Hawking should be boycotting, due to their occupation policies

'Lots More Countries for Anti-Occupation Hawking to Boycott'

Anger as Pro-PA Singer Chosen for Jerusalem Day

Jerusalem hires Achinoam Nini, who has called to split Jerusalem with the PA, to sing at official celebration in the city on Jerusalem Day.

Anger as Pro-PA Singer Chosen for Jerusalem Day

Professor: Our Boycott and Sanctions Campaign is Growing

Arutz Sheva speaks to one of the U.S. professors seeking to boycott Israel, and asks why.

Professor: Our Boycott and Sanctions Campaign is Growing

Columbia Professors Against Israel

100 teachers at Columbia University demand pension funds not be invested with companies that trade with IDF.

Columbia Professors Against Israel

Australian Student Council Calls to End All Ties With Technion

Australia student council passes motion endorsing BDS campaign against Israel and calling to end all ties with Haifa's Technion Institute.

Australian Student Council Calls to End All Ties With Technion

EU Foreign Ministers Back Labelling of 'Settlement Products'

EU foreign ministers say they will back EU efforts to label products from Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem.

EU Foreign Ministers Back Labelling of 'Settlement Products'

UC Berkeley Votes in Favor of BDS

The Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC) voted to divest from companies affiliated with the IDF.

UC Berkeley Votes in Favor of BDS

Canadian University Strips Anti-Israel Group of Club Status

The University of Manitoba Students’ Union voted Thursday to strip funding and official club status from an anti-Israel group on campus.

Canadian University Strips Anti-Israel Group of Club Status

Shurat HaDin Threatens Legal Action Over BDS Resolution

Shurat HaDin Israel Law Center is threatening legal action against Teachers Insurance Association over resolution boycotting Israel.

Shurat HaDin Threatens Legal Action Over BDS Resolution

South Africa: Labels for Products from 'Occupied Territories'

South Africa has imposed new rules requiring that goods imported from Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem display special labels.

South Africa: Labels for Products from 'Occupied Territories'

Ireland Pressed to Affirm Opposition to Israel Boycotts

ADL called on Ireland to reiterate its opposition to boycotts of Israel in response to academic, cultural boycott adopted by Teachers' Union

Ireland Pressed to Affirm Opposition to Israel Boycotts

The Universalist Holocaust

The Universalist Holocaust