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.
Amid 1000% increase of reported antisemitic incidents in the country, the report issued by IMPAC highlights the lack of a clear definition of antisemitism, and usage of polarizing materials.
Artists at the Emmy award show wear Artists4Ceasefire pins on the red carpet while pro-Palestinian activists outside protesting.
The current focus of the campaign is Merchant Vessel Kathrin, which sailed from Vietnam weeks ago flying a Portuguese flag and which is accused by anti-Israel groups of carrying explosives.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reaffirms his stance against antisemitism, urging colleges to enforce his executive order that adopts the IHRA definition and calls for disciplining pro-Palestinian groups.
Noguchi Museum terminates employees over Palestinian solidarity scarves, highlighting tensions surrounding Israel-Hamas conflict and free speech in cultural institutions.
Joseph Edelman, a New York hedge fund manager, called the decision to proceed with such a vote “a stunning failure of moral leadership” in his resignation letter
Pro-Palestinians vandalize building in central London amid arms deal tensions between the UK and Israel.
Roger Waters mocks Nick Cave's stance against cultural boycotts, urging him to apologize to Palestinians and join BDS. Cave had previously criticized the effectiveness of cultural boycotts.
The statement did not specify how the student activists expected the university to carry out divestment.
Israel has denied the accusations by the Palestinian Football Association, with the Israeli soccer chief calling attempts to remove Israel “cynical" and "hostile."
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