NYC Mayoral Elections:

A fusion candidate can once again save New York City

There is no substitute for successfully winning an election. A fusion candidate is the solution.

Co-op announces:

Israel boycott over claimed 'human rights' violations

In policy change advertised as supporting 'peace and co-operation,' the Co-op says it will boycott 17 countries, including Israel, claimed to have committed human rights offenses.

NYC mayoral candidate cites Olmert to justify anti-Israel views

During a mayoral debate in New York, Zohran Mamdani pledged to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, citing international law and comparing his stance to past defiance of US policy.

Barcelona severs ties with Israel, suspends Tel Aviv pact

Barcelona's City Council votes to cut institutional ties with Israel and suspend its Tel Aviv friendship agreement, citing international law violations and Palestinian rights.

Ireland moves to outlaw imports from ‘settlements’

Ireland's government approves drafting a bill to ban imports from Israeli "settlements," citing international law and an ICJ ruling.

Norway:

Parliament to reject broad boycott of Israeli-linked firms

Norway's parliament will reject calls for its $1.8 trillion wealth fund to impose a blanket boycott on companies operating in "occupied Palestinian territories."

'Aimed at Israel’s destruction'

Berlin declares BDS Movement unconstitutional

In a sweeping move, Berlin’s Office for the Protection of the Constitution outlaws BDS movement, branding it a direct threat to peaceful international order and noting that it crosses a red line into anti-constitutional extremism.

Over Judea and Samaria

Norway’s wealth fund dumps Israeli fuel firm

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund divests from Israeli fuel company Paz due to its operations serving Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Radiohead guitarist, Israeli artist slam UK show cancellations

Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Israeli Dudu Tassa criticize the hypocrisy of those defending free speech for some while silencing others, after their planned UK shows were canceled due to BDS pressure.

BDS claims credit

UK concerts by Israeli Dudu Tassa canceled

Planned UK performances by Jonny Greenwood and Israeli artist Dudu Tassa canceled without explanation after drawing criticism from pro-boycott activists. BDS: The concerts would have whitewashed Israel’s genocide.

Maybe it’s time to boycott the boycotters

There is nothing impolitic about ostracizing countries, firms, products, and public figures who use their celebrity advocacy to empower enemies who seek to destroy Israel and exterminate her people. Let them all know what you think. Opinion.

Glasgow Film Theatre caves to BDS, stops serving Coca-Cola

After employee union says employees will refuse to serve or sell Coca-Cola to costumers, Scottish theater caves to their demands and stops selling the popular drink and consider further steps to please the BDS movement.

Ben and Jerry's may break from Israeli brand over war

The buyback is intended to prevent parent company Unilever from marketing their products in Israel, a practice B&J claims is against the company's views.

Following controversial vote

CUNY union drops Israel boycott plan

Labor union representing 30,000 members across the City University of New York rescinds resolution in support of boycotting Israel following concerns over voting irregularities.

Wallace Shawn:

IDF in Gaza 'worse than the Nazis in some ways'

The anti-Israel Jewish actor claimed that Israel's publication of their actions made their actions even worse than those of Nazi Germany.

Following backlash:

Organizers reverse decision to ban Israelis from competition

The World Bowls Tour reversed its decision to ban three Israeli athletes from its upcoming competition in the UK after it says significant additional security measures have been put in place.

After anti-Israel pressure

Israeli athletes banned from international bowls competition

Three Israeli competitors were banned from the World Indoor Championships in Norfolk after the planned participation of an Israeli competitor in a recent competition was met with severe protests.

'Move on'

Israeli singer responds to Roger Waters' anti-Israel criticism

Israeli singer-songwriter Dudu Tassa blasts Roger Waters as he continues to campaign against artists who choose not to boycott Israel: Are you not tired of obsessing over the same musicians who are simply trying to bring good into the world?

Bipartisan effort

New US bill: No aid for colleges that support BDS

Reps. Virginia Foxx and Josh Gottheimer introduce new legislation which would prohibit colleges and universities from receiving federal student aid if they engage in commercial boycotts dictated by the BDS movement.

BDS

It’s perilous to participate in an unsanctioned foreign boycott

BDS is a malevolent scheme directed at delegitimizing Israel and undermining it as a haven for Jews.

New bill to ensure Israeli products are labeled as such

the Anti-BDS Labeling Act seeks to prohibit the Biden-Harris administration from reversing current guidelines that require Israeli goods produced in areas where Israel exercises the relevant authorities to be labeled as 'Made in Israel.'

Portland, Maine

Rabbis announce boycott of Portland for anti-Israel resolution

110 rabbis from across the US announce a boycott of the city of Portland, Maine, until the city renounces its BDS anti-Israel resolution, calling on all their communities not to do business with Portland.

Over anti-Israel statements:

U of Michigan seeks to remove student president & vice president

University of Michigan student president Alifa Anam Chowdhury impeached after calling critics ‘Zionists.’

A literary boycott-just another violation of US Anti-Boycott Law

Don’t boycotters realize they have become the useful dupes of the terrorist Hamas and Iranian regimes in their efforts to delegitimize and destroy the State of Israel and ethnically cleanse it of Jews? Opinion.

Global LGBTQ advocacy group suspends Israeli group

Historic global LGBTQ advocacy group ILGA boycotts Israel, announces decision to suspends Israeli affiliate The Aguda.

Maine: Mayor who voted to divest from Israel apologizes

Mark Dion, mayor of Portland, Maine, says he regrets voting to divest from Israel.

Ireland seeks to restrict trade with Judea, Samaria communities

Irish government seeks to reintroduce 2018 bill that would restrict trade with Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, claims recent UN court decision allows it.

Staging a terrorist-inspired lethal boycott - in NYC!

On New York's Lower East Side, the historic neighborhood once filled with Jews yearning to breathe free, as in Emma Lazarus' poem engraved on the Statue of Liberty, a vicious boycott is being staged against a Jewish-owned hotel. Op-ed.

Jewish Brown University trustee resigns

Brown University trustee resigns in protest of school’s upcoming Israel divestment vote.

Maine: Portland City Council supports divestment from Israel

Portland, Maine, City Council unanimously votes to divest from companies that do business with Israel.

Roger Waters to Nick Cave: Support BDS

Notorious anti-Israel musician Roger Waters fires back at Australian singer Nick Cave who criticized Waters’ support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.

Paralympic Games:

Iranian athlete refuses to compete against Israeli

Iranian athlete Saeid Sadeghianpour does not show up to taekwondo match against Israel's Adnan Milad, handing the Israeli an automatic win.

U of Michigan student leaders aim to force divestment from Israel

University of Michigan’s pro-Palestinian student leaders have vowed ‘no business as usual’ unless the university divests from Israel.

Pittsburgh: Anti-Israel referendum won't be brought for a vote

Pittsburgh Israel-boycott referendum is dead after DSA declines to defend it in court.

Pittsburgh: Anti-Israel groups push referendum to boycott Israel

Pittsburgh Jewish groups hope to quash a referendum that would force the city to boycott Israel.

Barclays drops BDS plan

The British bank Barclays had intended to reduce investments in Israel but has since reversed its decision.

Anschluss 2024

There is a chasm between the mindless misinformed fools who seek association with the dark forces of Islamists who sanctify death and the wholesome young adult IDF recruits. We are being threatened with false accusations because our son is in the IDF. Op-ed.

After anti-Israel vandalism

Israeli youth team banned from sports competition

The Israeli U-17 ultimate frisbee team was banned from the European Youth Ultimate Championships in Belgium after the venue where they were scheduled to play was vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti.

The silent boycott against Iran's authoritarian rule

The election boycott is a critical expression of political maturity and historical consciousness by a society that, despite being shackled by fear and repression, recognizes the futility of participating in a predetermined play. Opinion.

Pennsylvania:

Bill would bar funding for schools that divest from Israel

Pennsylvania’s state Senate approves legislation that would block state aid from going to university that boycotts or divests from Israel.

Israel's response to Erdogan's boycott

Economy Ministry prepares response to Turkish President's violation of trade agreement, replace Turkey with new markets.

'Unprogressive'

Radiohead guitarist rejects BDS calls to boycott Israeli musician

Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood fires back after BDS movement calls on him to cancel his tour with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa: Silencing Israeli artists for being born Jewish is no way to resolve the conflict.

CUNY:

Endorsement of 'Palestinian right of return' to Israel rejected

Despite string of pro-Palestinian statements, CUNY faculty union rejects Israel boycott - but not for ideological reasons.

After being placed on leave:

University president who agreed to boycott Israel retires

Sonoma State University President announces his retirement, just days after being placed on administrative leave for making concessions to anti-Israel student groups on campus.

After agreeing to boycott Israel:

President of California university temporarily steps down

President of Sonoma State University announces he is stepping aside after agreement with pro-Palestinian Arab protesters that includes an academic boycott of Israel.

Columbia University-affiliated seminary to divest from Israel

Union Theological Seminary announces its board of trustees endorsed a divestment plan from "companies profiting from war in Palestine/Israel".

83% of Israelis support retaliatory boycotts

A new poll shows that 83% of Israelis support imposing a boycott on countries that have imposed a boycott on Israel.

California:

Richmond city council votes to divest from Israel

In a 5-to-1 vote, the city council of Richmond in California votes to divest from companies doing business in Israel.

Report:

McDonald's purchase of Israeli stores signed in just 2 months

Global fast-food company rushes to purchase 225 Israeli branches after being targeted by BDS campaign over Israeli branch's support for IDF soldiers.

BDS forces McDonald's to buy back Israeli shops

The movement targeted McDonald's after Israeli shops began distributing free meals to members of security forces.

Due to claims of 'genocide'?

Germany: Anti-Zionist organization's accounts frozen

A German bank announced that it has frozen the accounts of the organization 'Jewish Voice for Peace.'

Calls for boycotts

Amnesty Israel summonsed to defend tax benefits

The Israeli branch of Amnesty International was summonsed to a hearing by the Finance Ministry before its tax benefits are revoked for echoing its parent organization's calls to boycott Israel.

Because of Jewish actor

Fans call for boycott of James Bond movie

Fans of James Bond films threaten to boycott the next movie if Jewish actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson is named to the role.

Following boycott over Gaza:

Starbucks firing 2,000 workers in the Middle East

Starbucks has been targeted by pro-Palestinian Arab activists, leading the Seattle-based company to dismiss just over 10% of its Middle East staff.

Harvard faculty form new anti-Israel group

65 Harvard faculty, staff members form Harvard Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine, to advance BDS cause, accuse Israel of genocide, and accuse university of silencing anti-Israel voices.

Goldman Sachs is funding Iran solidarity visits

The bank is facilitating the funding of the pro-Hamas rallies, but it seems it is also involved in aiding BDS and visits to Iran. Report.

Win for Israeli diplomacy:

UK House of Commons votes for Anti-BDS Bill

The bill, referred to as the anti-BDS bill, seeks to prevent public bodies, including councils, from boycotting, disinvesting, or sanctioning a particular international territory, unless supported by the government's foreign policy.

McDonald's Malaysia sues BDS movement

McDonald's Malaysia claims it lost profit due to BDS' call to boycott the chain over its alleged support for Israel.

Dear World, sorry for busting your myths about Jews and Israel

A reality check for the world about Israel and the Jews. Part I.

Finland may boycott Eurovision due to Israel's participation

Officials in Finland stated that in light of the war in Gaza and Israel’s participation – they plan to boycott Eurovision 2024