Boycott
From 'F*** Israel' to a return to Tel Aviv: Azealia Banks schedules third Israeli concert
Banks’ relationship with the country has been highly publicized, erratic, and deeply polarized: Banks first stood up to the BDS movement in 2018 ahead of an early Tel Aviv show.
Israel's settlement policy triggers trade restrictions from 12 nations, incl. Canada, France
Israeli athletes removed from Northern Irish triathlon amid BDS pressure, fears for safety
Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G to return in new film amid character's 'racist stereotypes' controversy
British PM reportedly ready to announce Israeli settlement trade ban in coming weeks
British sanctions on Israel trade could, however, cause a split inside the Labor Party, where a third of the party has signed a letter to the new PM calling for sharp measures against settlements.
Fourth Quarter founder Yoav Heller says Israel needs political renewal, not more boycotts
Heller said his preferred government would take a hawkish approach to defense while advancing several major domestic reforms.
My Word: It’s a funny old world - opinion
The “baby-killer” blood libel is by now so entrenched that it’s almost impossible to set the record straight, but a UNICEF-led report published last week showed the extent of the lies and hypocrisy.
Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott
The inclusion of this film is a significant step in breaking through an unofficial but real international boycott of Israeli cinema.
British retailer M&S launches investigation after anti-Israel stickers placed on potato packages
The case came to light after a customer who bought a 1.5-kilogram package of Maris Piper potatoes noticed that the package, marked as originating in Israel, had been labeled with a sticker.
PEN America president resigns after report warns of threats to Jewish, Israeli authors
“It’s the First Amendment that allows all of us to engage in boycotts, not PEN America,” Mengestu told the Atlantic. “PEN America as a free expression organization is supposed to defend that right.
Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts
Following Israel’s 2025 Eurovision showing, in which Yuval Raphael’s performance of “New Day Will Rise” came in first in the televoting, there were calls to investigate Israel for rules violations.
No favors and no illusions: The need of the hour is political and economic independence
The munitions crisis and embargo in the latest war are a wake-up call requiring us to strive for comprehensive national independence - diplomatic, economic, and armament-related.
Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
The most recent proposal advanced is a bill that would halt the arrests of haredi draft evaders, which is set to be debated on Tuesday in the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Israel needs Europe's support more than many Israelis realize - opinion
Israel simply cannot afford to treat Europe as a secondary concern or a lost cause.