boycotts

AJC criticizes Israel’s anti-BDS law

American Jewish Committee “troubled” by Israeli law banning entry to foreigners who publicly call for boycotting the Jewish state.

UK government proposes guideline to prevent Israel boycotts

British government unveils proposed guideline that is meant to counteract and prevent the passing of boycott resolutions.

Neiman Marcus drops Ivanka Trump products

After Nordstrom drops Ivanka Trump products citing poor sales, luxury chain Neiman Marcus follows suit.

Nordstrom: We won't carry Ivanka Trump's products

Norstrom axes Ivanka Trump fashion brand, says decision based on brand's 'performance.'

Labour MP visiting Samaria opposes boycotts

British MP Ian Austin visiting Samaria criticizes European boycotts, UN Resolution: 'Alarming decision that does not promote peace.'

BDS fail: American scholars reject Israel boycott

Modern Language Association rejects resolution calling for academic boycott of Israel.

Norwegian city approves 'settlement' boycott

City of Tromso in Norway adopts a resolution calling for a boycott of products made in Judea, Samaria, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan.

Canada's Green Party rejects BDS but bans 'settlements'

Canada’s Green Party votes to repeal resolution that supported BDS, but still endorses a ban on products from "illegal Israeli settlements".

New law okays ban on entry for Israel boycotters

A new law banning individuals and organizations who boycott Israel from entering Israel's borders passes first Knesset reading.

Roger Waters urges music duo to boycott Israel

Former Pink Floyd star leading a call for The Chemical Brothers to cancel upcoming concert in Tel Aviv.

Danon: UN boycott demand is 'sheer lunacy'

UN ambassador Danny Danon responded sharply to UN demand to boycott companies which have dealings in Judea and Samaria.

American intellectuals against Judea and Samaria Jews

70 American intellectuals call for a targeted boycott of all goods and services from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

'A boycott of Judea and Samaria is a boycott of all of Israel'

Minister Yuval Steinitz visits the industrial zone in northern Samaria, blasts Brussels Airlines boycott of Israeli halva.

Report: Spanish city loses Tel Aviv flight over Israel boycott

Spanish city trying to increase tourism loses direct flight connection with Israel over its symbolic support for boycotting Israel.

French municipality votes to boycott 'settlement products'

Bondy, a municipality located near Paris, passes a motion declaring a boycott of Israeli “settlement goods”.

Destruction from within

Irony: Israeli academics lead academic boycott of Israel

Im Tirtzu report reveals that top Israeli professors are behind boycott to 'cut off the branch they sit on.'

Professors sue American Studies Association over Israel boycott

Four members of the American Studies Association sue the body over its boycott of Israel, announced in 2013.

Samaria businessmen check out the French boycott

Delegation travels to Paris to see how BDS threats are playing out, makes advances in business cooperation.

Watch: Your invitation to defeat the boycott

Judea and Samaria craftsmen give thanks to customers worldwide who through Lev Haolam bypass the boycott and buy from them.

Muslim body calls for economic war on Israel

OIC summit vows 'settlement' boycott and full support for PA; in attendance was Abbas and Sudanese war criminal Omar al-Bashir.

Florida lawmakers overwhelmingly approve anti-BDS law

Legislation opposing boycotts of Israel passed in Florida by a 112-2 majority.

Chicago billboard: 'Boycott Israel, stop apartheid'

In response to massive online protest, Lamar Advertising agency refuses to apologize for discriminatory anti-Israel sign.

Israel, EU 'in secret talks' over Judea-Samaria label dispute

Top EU official was reportedly in Israel on a secret visit aimed at mending relations after EU began labeling some Israeli products.

Slovenian supermarket backtracks on ban of Israeli products

Slovenia's biggest supermarket chain reverses decision to boycott Israeli products, two days after pulling them from its shelves.

Canadian university to vote on Israel boycott

Students at University of Waterloo to be asked whether the university should cut ties with Israeli universities.

Lapid asks EU's Mogherini to take action against BDS

Yesh Atid chairman meets EU foreign policy chief, tells her that Europe must speak out against boycotts of Israel.

Another BDS fail: American historians reject Israel boycott

American Historical Association rejects resolution claiming Israel restricts the movements of Palestinian Arab students.

Tel Aviv cooperative boycotts Judea-Samaria produce

Outraged Israelis call to boycott Tel Aviv coop after it defers to 'ideology' of members who refuse to buy from 'settlement suppliers.'

Former Deputy FM: Let's not tell Europe 'we told you so'

Danny Ayalon says he hopes the current wave of terrorism will take the EU's labeling plan off the agenda.

American Jewish group deplores anthropologist boycott of Israel

AJC - Global Jewish Advocacy denounces American Anthropological Association resolution to boycott Israel.

German department store boycotts Israeli products

KaDeWe in Berlin removes Israeli products from its shelves following EU decision to label Israeli products.

Knesset approves bill blocking visas to supporters of boycott

MK Magal's law would prevent activists and supporters of boycott from entering the Jewish state.

Senators denounce EU's labeling plan

Senators Ted Cruz and Kirsten Gillibrand head bipartisan initiative which expresses concern over plan to label Judea and Samaria products.

Likud MK proposes: Boycott the boycotters

MK Miki Zohar's bill would see Israel labeling products from countries that label Israeli products.

Watch: European Parliamentarians slam boycott in Samaria

In EU delegation to Samaria, UK legislator speaks out for Jewish housing need, joins Czech MEP condemning 'foolish' boycott.

Harry Potter author opposes boycott, but also Israeli policy

Author JK Rowling, who signed a letter objecting to a cultural boycott of Israel, says she "deplores" some of Netanyahu's actions.

British ambassador: We firmly oppose calls to boycott Israel

Britain’s ambassador to Israel rejects call by UK academics to boycott Israel, says his government opposes boycotts.

Police: Israeli Arabs stopped rioting, fearing Jewish boycott

Experts say Arabs fear financial losses due to Jewish boycott. Police: the past 10 days have been quiet.

British artists reject Israel boycott, call for dialogue

More than 150 British artists call to promote coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians instead of a cultural boycott of Israel.

Lapid to Europe: Your Anti-Semitism is Showing (in the Golan)!

MK Yair Lapid says EU boycott of Golan is so illogical that it is actually anti-Semitic.

Iceland's Capital Backtracks on Israel Boycott

Reykjavik mayor says he is 'angry' with himself over 'poorly prepared' decision to boycott Jewish state, but surprised by outcry.

Jewish Groups Blast Iceland's Capital for Boycott Vote

Simon Wiesenthal Center and World Jewish Congress denounce Reykjavik's vote to boycott Israeli products.

Iceland Denounces Its Capital's Israel Boycott

Iceland Foreign Ministry makes clear Reykjavik's boycott decision 'doesn't match state policy,' while welcoming Israeli tourists to visit.

'EU Vote Will Bring Palestinians to Europe'

Efrat Local Council Head Revivi warns marking products from 'settlements' will cause mass layoffs of Arab workers.

EP Decides to Label Golan, Judea and Samaria Products

European Parliament voted by large majority to differentiate between pre-1967 Israel and 'occupied Palestinian territories.'

'You Can't Label Settlement Products Made in Israel'

EU's Lars Faaborg-Andersen says the EU opposes boycotts of Israel - but can understand why they happen.

Watch: Jews Lead Israel Boycott on US Campuses

Shocked anchorman for Channel 2 TV interviews 'Jewish Voice for Peace' activists who favor boycott on all Israeli products.

Israel Teachers' Union Signs Israel-Boycott Document

World Teachers' Association doc claims 'settlements' harm 'Palestine.' Teachers: we had to sign to prevent boycott.

Jews boycotting Germans

Boycott Call: Lufthansa Omits Israel from 'Free Baggage' List

ZOA calls to boycott German airline for 'blatant anti-Semitic discrimination' in omitting Israel from Middle East list of 'two free bags.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.'

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.