Israel boycott

Following international pressure for the Eurovision Song Contest to boycott Israel, Austria announces that it will not take part if Israel is kept out.

It is the latest decision by a European fund manager to curtail investments in Israel, following recent divestments by Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund.

Major film studio, Paramount, disagreed with a recent anti-Israel pledge put forth by entertainment industry professionals.

The decision by Studio 303 has triggered debate among its attendees, including Israelis.

Products that are particularly being targeted are avocados, hummus, dates, and oranges, which are sometimes produced in Israel.

“James Bridle’s endorsement of a call to boycott Israeli cultural institutions is incompatible with this responsibility, and it is why the Foundation cannot award the prize.”

International filmmakers called for the Venice Film Festival to boycott two Israeli films, claiming they "artwash" Israeli actions, despite controversy the films remained in the program.

The City University of New York's faculty union rejected a resolution calling for an Israel boycott. The decision may relate more to salary negotiations than to views on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Eden Golan will perform “Hurricane” at the competition in Malmo, Sweden, in May. The approved song has the same melody as “October Rain,” which was rejected.

Actress Helen Mirren, who portrayed former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in the 2023 film “Golda,” was among the 400+ signatories.