Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement

Over 80 Berlin Film Festival alumni sign open letter urging organizers to take stance on Gaza

The Berlin Film Festival is considered the most political of its peers, Venice and Cannes, and prides itself on showing cinema from underrepresented communities and young talent.

Cast member Julia Jones attends the premiere of 'The Weight' at the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 17, 2026.
ISRAEL HAS been singled out as no country ever has been before at Eurovision. Here, viewers cheer as they watch this year’s Eurovision Song Contest finals being screened at a community center in Tel Aviv, in May.

Israel will take part in the first Eurovision semifinal, EBU announces

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.

From the Nuremberg Laws to BDS: The return of antisemitic exclusion - opinion

People attend a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he delivers an address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters, in New York, U.S., September 26, 2025

Jewish, Israeli restaurants are on front line in war waged by anti-Israel activists - analysis


World Rugby’s decision allowing disinvitation of Israel is unsporting - editorial

World Rugby’s decision sets a bad precedent that should raise a red flag in the arena of international diplomacy.

The Tel Aviv Heat (in blue) has been a success, both on and off the pitch, as it helps reignite the spirit of rugby throughout Israel.

Noa Tishby’s deserved dismissal - opinion

As misguided as her portrayal of the situation may be, Tishby is free to share it. But she shouldn’t have expected the government she’s been bashing to want to keep her on as a representative.

 THEN-FOREIGN MINISTER Yair Lapid greets Noa Tishby after her appointment as special envoy to combat antisemitism and delegitimization, last April in Jerusalem.

Munich says it can’t block Roger Waters concert

“I do not want to have him [Waters] here, but now we’re going to have to endure it,” said Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter.

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters performs during his This Is Not a Drill tour at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, US, September 27, 2022.

Sorry, BDS, Roger Waters: Music should promote coexistence, not racism - opinion

Music has the power to bring people together, regardless of their backgrounds. It is a universal language that transcends borders and cultures, and it should not be used to promote hatred.

 RADIOHEAD SINGER Thom Yorke performs at the Montreux Jazz Festival, in Switzerland, in 2019. Yorke has refused to cave in to Roger Waters’s demand not to play in Israel.

SCOTUS refused to rule about anti-BDS laws and free speech. Here’s why - interview

US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib accused the Supreme Court of being far right for not hearing the case and ruling on the side of the BDS.

PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTERS take part in a demonstration against Israel’s military action in the Gaza Strip, in Ottawa.

Israel bars EU parliament member from entering the country

Israeli law prohibits supporters of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement from entering the country.

Workers adjust a European flag outside the EU Parliament ahead of the EU elections in Brussels

US Supreme Court convenes on petitions against anti-BDS laws

The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Times in 2018. In 2019 the case was dismissed by the district court.

An anti-Israeli protest inspired by BDS

Under pressure from the right over Israel, a Jewish nominee to a top US human rights post withdraws

President Joe Biden had nominated Margon, who was criticized for previous bashing of Israel, to be assistant secretary of state for human rights.

 Sarah Margon appaears on a panel at the Hoover Institute in Washington DC on Oct. 18, 2018.

TAU conference talks BDS challenges for Israeli businesses today

From Ben and Jerry's to BDS: These are the most politically charged times for Israeli companies

 Panel at the conference in memory of Isachar Fischer, hosted by Tel Aviv University's Batya and Isachar Fischer Center for Corporate Governance

Pro-Palestinian UMichigan students call for intifada during Kamala Harris visit

Pro-Palestinian chants hurled at the vice president included "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" and "not another nickel, not another dime, no more money for Israel’s crimes."

 US Vice President Kamala Harris is seen on the first day of the 118th Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, January 3, 2023