BDS movement

The BDS movement established an international campaign to exert pressure on Israel through economic, academic and cultural approaches. The BDS Israel movement calls for "various forms of boycott of Israel until it fulfills its obligations under international law." The movement was initiated at the United Nations Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa in 2001.

Barcelona mayor who severed ties with Tel Aviv loses election

She was defeated by Xavier Trias, the right-wing candidate from the Junts party, a former mayor who Colau had previously unseated in 2015.

By ORGE CASTELLANO/JTA
02/06/2023

Reversing course, Arkansas pays $500 to Jewish doctor who refused to pledge not to boycott Israel

Feldman added that his payment “hasn’t changed the mistreatment of Palestinian families yet."

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
02/06/2023

Terror-supporting NGO advises Facebook on Israel content moderation

The NGO and its officials have repeatedly and publicly supported terrorism against Israel.

Egyptian journalist rebukes union for retaining boycott of Israel

The shocking punitive action by the Journalists Syndicate comes against the background of a more than forty-year-old peace agreement between Israel and Egypt.

Irish lawmakers to debate West Bank divestment in anti-Israel move

Bill targeting less than 0.01% of Irish fund's investments testament to "pettiness," "reflexive anti-Israel action," the activists said.

Europe-funded NGO supports ‘armed struggle’ against Israel

“PCHR is known for its biased positions on Israel. They have long maintained close ties to the terror group PFLP," according to NGO Monitor VP Olga Deutsch.

'Challenging the BDS Movement': The rise, battle over boycotting Israel - review

When boycott fails, the generated media exposure is still a victory for BDS,

By AARON LEIBEL
12/05/2023

Jewish doctor denied payment from Arkansas after refusing to rule out Israel boycott

Feldman told JTA he is exploring his legal options and wouldn’t rule out a lawsuit against the state as a means of advocating for Palestinian rights

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
04/05/2023

US court rejects challenge to Texas anti-BDS law over lack of standing

The appellant, Haseeb Abdullah, contended that the law violated the First Amendment on free speech.

CNN journalist urged to delete anti-Israel posts on social media

The CNN journalist in question is Tamara Qiblawi, a Georgetown-educated Lebanon native who has worked for CNN since 2015.

16/04/2023
Load more
Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy