Israel boycott

'Jews never lose': Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder finds laughter amid war and hate

Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder is using humor to unite Jewish audiences worldwide, finding laughter amid war, loss, and rising antisemitism

Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder has taken his English-language stand-up show to audiences around the world, using humor to tackle war, antisemitism, and Jewish identity. Premium
French actress Melanie Laurent (right) joined the ‘Fauda’ cast for season five, starring and co-created by Lior Raz.PremiumPremium

Israeli television is thriving on screen - but insiders warn of an industry in crisis

AVI NESHER (left) directs Shalom Michaelshwilli and Magi Azarzar in ‘Our Loves.’

Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.

Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham urges to ramp up pressure on Israel and ban settlement goods


Ben & Jerry’s ice cream board calls for Gaza ceasefire

Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's statement did not mention the release of hostages that have been detained by terrorist groups in Gaza since October 7th.

Ben & Jerry's ice cream (Illustrative)

'Boycott Israel': Communist city councilor interrupts Eurovision semi-finals in Norway

Jorunn Folkvord, a member of the Oslo City Council on behalf of the communist "Red" Party protested against Israel during the pre-Eurovision Song Contest in Norway.

Jorunn Folkvord protesting Israel at the Eurovision semi-finals in Oslo, Norway, January 13, 2023.

‘Stranger Things’ fans call for boycott after pro-Israel Noah Schnapp video

Fans are calling for a boycott of the series after a video of the 19-year-old actor previously surfaced on social media.

 Stranger Things

Bus driver boycott almost stops 900 Jews from attending DC Israel rally

One of the organizers of the event said on stage that “antisemitic bus drivers refused to drive participants to the rally.”

 Israeli Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, U.S, November 14, 2023.

Irish MP accuses Israel of 'sports washing' after new coach hire

Ward additionally called for a friendly soccer match between Ireland and the Palestinians.

 Soccer Football - FA Cup Third Round Replay - Tottenham Hotspur v Middlesbrough - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - January 14, 2020 Middlesbrough assistant manager Robbie Keane

Israel bars EU parliament member from entering the country

Israeli law prohibits supporters of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement from entering the country.

Workers adjust a European flag outside the EU Parliament ahead of the EU elections in Brussels

US Supreme Court turns down appeal to Arkansas Israeli boycott law

The Arkansas law requires public contracts to include a certification that the contractor is not engaged in a "boycott" of Israel.

Police officers stand in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC, U.S., January 19, 2018

South African Rugby Union withdraws invitation to Tel Aviv Heat

The Heat was scheduled to play in the Mzansi Challenge on March 24.

The Tel Aviv Heat (in blue) has been a success, both on and off the pitch, as it helps reignite the spirit of rugby throughout Israel.

Artists boycott Finland’s national gallery over Israeli billionaire on board

The artists signed a statement announcing the boycott after the museum refused to remove Finnish-Israeli billionaire Chaim “Poju” Zabludowicz from its board.

The Finnish National Gallery is located in Helsinki.

1,000 Israeli students call on Harvard Crimson to move office from ‘stolen lands’

The Harvard student newspaper editorial went further than most in its condemnation of Israel, garnering this reply from the SJA.

Buildings in Harvard Yard are reflected in frozen puddle at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, January 20, 2015.