Tesco suspends employee for refusing to handle Israeli goods, prompting pro-Palestinian protests
BDS alleged Tesco had suspended the worker “for refusing to handle blood-soaked Israeli goods."
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Cornell student union voting on BDS resolution backing 'resisting' by 'any means'
Columbia University rejects three Israel divestment proposals
In a first, ballot initiative to divest from Israel wins at the ballot box, in Somerville, Mass.
Spanish parliament approves Israel arms embargo
Spain’s parliament approved an arms embargo on Israel, halting all weapons trade, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government intensifies measures against Israel over the Gaza conflict.
Istanbul cancels Robbie Williams concert over safety fears following anti-Israel activist pressure
Istanbul authorities canceled Robbie Williams’s show after online backlash labeling him a “Zionist” over his ties to Israel and Jewish family.
Spain to discuss arms embargo on Israel on October 7 anniversary
The Spanish parliament will discuss approving a full arms embargo on the two-year anniversary of Hamas's October 7 massacre.
Danish pension fund drops Israeli investments over human rights concerns
It is the latest decision by a European fund manager to curtail investments in Israel, following recent divestments by Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund.
Ireland to skip Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster says
The European Broadcasting Union, which organizes and produces the event, said it understood the "concerns and deeply held views around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East."
Olivia Coleman, Ilana Glazer, Wallace Shawn, among stars pledging to boycott Israeli film industry
Hollywood A-listers pledged to not screen films or work with Israeli film institutions…that are "implicated in genocide and apartheid" against Palestinians.
UK police arrest around 425 at latest protest for banned Palestine Action
Palestine Action's ban, or proscription, puts the group alongside al-Qaeda and ISIS and makes it a crime to support or belong to the organization, punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
UK crackdown continues: 114 people charged for supporting Palestine Action
Over 700 people have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action since the group was proscribed, with 521 being arrested on August 9 for displaying placards supporting political vandalism.
Norway wealth fund divests from Caterpillar and five Israeli banks
The five banks are Hapoalim, Bank Leumi, Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, First International Bank of Israel and FIBI Holdings.
Greek FM condemns ad for anti-Israel protests on its official embassy in Luxembourg social media
The ministry's spokesman emphasized that the content of the post "does not represent the official position of our country," in a statement on Tuesday.
