BDS

UK cafe chain fights rumors it is 'Israel backed' amid rapid expansions

Gail's Bakery CEO dismisses rumors of Israel ties as 'ridiculous,' emphasizing the chain's UK roots and addressing concerns about local business impact.

FIFA delay again review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel

The PFA had submitted a proposal to suspend Israel in May, with FIFA ordering an urgent legal evaluation and promising to address it at an extraordinary meeting of its council in July.

By REUTERS
31/08/2024

'An abiding love' for Israel: Nick Cave explains his pro-Israel stance

"Regardless of all the horrific complications going on in Israel at the moment, deep down, I have a sort of abiding love for that place."

New School student senate blocks funding to clubs in an effort to demand ‘divestment’ from Israel

The statement did not specify how the student activists expected the university to carry out divestment.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
30/08/2024

Is FIFA going to ban Israeli soccer this week? All you need to know

Israel has denied the accusations by the Palestinian Football Association, with the Israeli soccer chief calling attempts to remove Israel “cynical" and "hostile."

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
29/08/2024

Brown U. urged by 24 state attorneys general not to divest from Israel

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin warned of legal consequences for Brown University because a divestment policy could trigger state anti-BDS laws.

 Protesters gather at a main entrance in front of Columbia University during convocation, in NY

Columbia University anti-Israel group banned from Instagram

Columbia SJP said on X on Monday that its account of 124 thousand followers was removed at the same time as its backup account, and when they attempted to make a new account it was soon deleted.

Pittsburgh Israel-boycott referendum is dead after DSA declines to defend it in court

The Pittsburgh DSA withdrew its ballot referendum to boycott Israel after facing legal challenges, citing strategic reasons amid opposition.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
20/08/2024

Leaked documents reveal Israel's strategy to avoid US foreign lobbying law

Leaked documents suggest Israeli officials sought to avoid the US Foreign Agents Registration Act by creating a nonprofit to continue their activities under the radar.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seen over a power plant in Ashkelon, southern Israel

Turkish group stops funding electricity in IDF bases after backlash

Since then, the revelation, which was widely disseminated in Turkish media, has come under severe attack by BDS activists.

By LIAT RON
11/08/2024
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