Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement
PEN America president resigns after report warns of threats to Jewish, Israeli authors
“It’s the First Amendment that allows all of us to engage in boycotts, not PEN America,” Mengestu told the Atlantic. “PEN America as a free expression organization is supposed to defend that right.
Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts
Years after a boycott fight, Ben & Jerry’s Israel debuts a flavor celebrating Israeli resilience
Israeli Brand ecoLove among casualties of Brooklyn boycott: 'They boycotted our shampoo'
Israir flight diverts to Croatia after being refused landing permission in Slovenia
The decision was reportedly made by Slovenian authorities, who the company claims were politically motivated in their decision.
Mamdani endorses former Columbia encampment organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier
Avila Chevalier’s campaign priorities include abolishing ICE, adding affordable housing, and securing federal funds to repair the city’s public housing.
Jewish group files cease and desist order against Park Slope Food Co-op for its Israel boycott
Pro-Israel activists filed a cease-and-desist letter after Park Slope Food Co-op approved a boycott of Israeli products, alleging the move is illegal.
Brooklyn Park Slope Food Coop votes to boycott Israeli products
Of the 6,772 votes cast at a meeting that lasted for hours, 67% voted in favor of the boycott, 31% voted against, and 2% abstained, according to the immediate results of the vote viewed by JTA.
Medical union supports terrorists, excludes Israeli workers, Jewish American cardiologist says
Dr. Jacob Agronin told Congress his medical union endorses BDS, targets Israeli doctors, and forces trainees to fund an antisemitic agenda.
Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel, Russia from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut
The Venice Biennale jury announced it will refrain from considering artists from countries with leaders facing ICC charges, including Israel and Russia.
Israel Apartheid Week marked globally with focus on student protests, BDS support
This year's theme is "IAW Back on Campuses Worldwide: Palestine Frees Us All," 21 years after the first IAW event at the University of Toronto, Canada, in 2005.
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
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.
Israel will take part in the first Eurovision semifinal, EBU announces
This year’s Eurovision contest will take place in Austria in May, with the semifinals set for May 12 and May 14 and the finals on May 16.
