Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement
Smash Mouth breaks boycott mold with surprise Tel Aviv club concert
Smash Mouth made a surprise appearance at Tel Aviv’s Barby club as part of a secret concert series, defying the trend of artists boycotting Israel and drawing an enthusiastic crowd.
Over 80 Berlin Film Festival alumni sign open letter urging organizers to take stance on Gaza
Israel will take part in the first Eurovision semifinal, EBU announces
From the Nuremberg Laws to BDS: The return of antisemitic exclusion - opinion
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."
Herzog Park name change means more than policy, its an attack against Jewish identity - analysis
The saga over the park in Dublin is not a trivial matter. It is about the right of Jews to be fully themselves in the societies they helped build.
NC activists claimed ‘victory’ in their Israel-divestment push, state treasury says they are wrong
Several pro-Palestinian groups in North Carolina touted the state pension fund’s sale of $6.7 million in Israeli government bonds as a “victory.”
Olwen Fouéré rejects honorary doctorate from University of Galway due to Israeli ties - report
Fouéré, known for roles in "The Crown", "Derry Girls", and "Fantastic Beasts", became the second entertainment figure from Ireland to reject the honor this week after filmmaker Margo Harkin.
Peter Beinart criticized by BDS, Israeli right for speaking at TAU
Peter Beinart faces backlash from both BDS and right-wing groups after speaking at Tel Aviv University.
Stranger Things fans ignore anti-Israel activists' boycott call after stars sympathized with Israel
Noah Schnapp and Brett Gelman both showed support for Israel, with Gelman even featuring in a sketch for Israeli comedy show Eretz Nehederet (Wonderful Country).
Cornell student union voting on BDS resolution backing 'resisting' by 'any means'
If the referendum passes, CGSU-UE would commit to undertaking " political education about the Palestinian struggle for liberation and its connection to our working conditions at Cornell."
Columbia University rejects three Israel divestment proposals
The three December 2024 proposals by Columbia students, faculty, and staff accused the Israeli government and military of human rights violations, war crimes, and apartheid.
Editor's Notes: The year Jews stopped believing in a safe West - comment
Diaspora communities in the West rethink their safety in the wake of rising antisemitism and political shifts.
What Somerville can actually do on Israel divestment under Massachusetts law
While several US cities and universities have considered similar proposals, the Somerville vote is notable because it succeeded at the ballot box.
