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.

CUNY union passes resolution to divest from Israeli investments

The union would be required to meet this divestment objective by next January, and by next February, the PSC would establish a volunteer committee to oversee further divestment.

Officials decry anti-Israel vandalism at NJ synagogue

Anti-Israel demonstrators gathered in front of Oheb Shalom Congregation in New Jersey, to protest a talk by members of the IAF’s search-and-rescue unit.

By BEN SALES/JTA
28/01/2025

Pro-Palestinian protestors gather outside NYU Tisch Hospital in support of Gaza hospital director

Healthcare workers join demonstration calling for release of Gaza hospital director arrested by IDF, as protesters including Neturei Karta members march through Manhattan with anti-Zionist slogans.

Anti-Israel vandals arrested for hammering UK factory wall while riding cherry pickers

The Wednesday incident saw the Palestine Action vandals riding the basket of cherry pickers while smashing and removing bricks from the wall of the UAV Engines Limited Lichfield District factory.

BDS vs. Snow White and Captain America: PCACBI demands boycott

Palestinian Campaign for the Academic & Cultural Boycott of Israel condemned Marvel and Disney for casting Israeli actresses in two upcoming movies.

Slovenia urges EBU to disqualify Israel from Eurovision 2025 over Gaza war

During the council meeting, more severe measures against Israel were debated but ultimately rejected, including a proposal to blackout the broadcast during Israel's performance.

By ROEE DAHAN
21/12/2024

Jewish groups warn: BDS uses ESG to make gains in San Francisco Bay Area

New Alameda County Board of Supervisors and San Francisco State University (SFSU) ESG investment policies were promoted by anti-Israel activists with BDS in mind.

Victoria to ban masked protests, Hamas, Hezbollah flags in response to extremism

Hamas, Hezbollah, and several other groups are listed as terrorist organizations, and it is prohibited to display their symbols for purposes such as incitement.

BDS referendum passed by Yale student government, trustees called on to act

A referendum calling for Yale University to disclose and divest from defense firms investments, including those connected to the state of Israel, passed last Monday.

Belgian film festival nixes Palestinian trans documentary over anti-Israel threats

The Cinemamed Brussels Mediterranean Film Festival announced last Wednesday that it would not be screening Yolande Zauberman's The Belle from Gaza.

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