Israel BDS
Somerville, Massachusetts city council moves to enact Israel divestment vote
The ordinance would bar the city from investing in or procuring labor, services, or goods from companies that support entities identified by the ordinance as violating international law.
Twenty-five years after 9/11: Looking back at the 'Before Times' for American Jewry
From 'F*** Israel' to a return to Tel Aviv: Azealia Banks schedules third Israeli concert
'Not as bad as it sounds': Former attaché downplays UK-led settlement boycott impact
UK Labour councils could face legal action unless they stop BDS activity
This comes after multiple local authorities voted not to work with firms that they deem to be “complicit in Israeli war crimes...or somehow benefit from activity in the West Bank."
Olwen Fouéré rejects honorary doctorate from University of Galway due to Israeli ties - report
Fouéré, known for roles in "The Crown", "Derry Girls", and "Fantastic Beasts", became the second entertainment figure from Ireland to reject the honor this week after filmmaker Margo Harkin.
Dutch court dismisses appeal by human rights org. for further sanctions, boycott on Israel
Al-Haq, a Ramallah-based Palestinian human rights organization, and nine other advocacy groups urged the Dutch government to cease exporting goods and weapons to Israel.
Israeli-run music festival in Portugal forced to cancel following intense BDS campaign
The team confirmed that the festival faced a well-funded and orchestrated BDS campaign "built on lies and hatred" over the last few months.
Israeli defense firms barred from Dutch NEDS exhibition
In recent years, the exhibition has also been attended by Israeli company Elbit Systems, which has presented naval attack and defense systems.
Israeli Tour de France team pushes through BDS protests, finish race despite all obstacle
BDS criticized the participation of Israel–Premier Tech in the Tour de France, calling it an attempt to “sportswash grave crimes against Palestinians."
'A huge betrayal': Jewish comedian speaks to 'Post' after Edinburgh venue cancels show - interview
"The staff said, 'If you are attracting issues that need extra security, it puts everyone in the venue in danger,'" Creeger recounted.
'Genocide is not a game:' BDS calls on gamers to boycott Xbox, Microsoft
BDS said that by boycotting Microsoft and Xbox, it was pressuring Microsoft to "end its complicity in Israel's genocide, occupation, and apartheid."
At least 53 British MPs sign motion backing sanctions against Israel
More than 50 UK MPs back a motion calling for sanctions on Israel over its military actions in the West Bank and alleged violations of international law.
Down with the avocados: UK pro-Palestine group boycotts Israeli produce
Products that are particularly being targeted are avocados, hummus, dates, and oranges, which are sometimes produced in Israel.
