Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement

Providence voters to decide Israel-linked divestment measure in November referendum

Supporters also note that Providence joined a 2006 divestment initiative against Sudan to protest ethnic cleansing in Darfur, a divestment campaign that was spearheaded by American Jewish groups.

Providence City Hall in Providence, Rhode Island on May 28, 2020
Ireland's new government jet, which lacks the Elbit-manufactured FalconEye technology that allows it to land in fog.

Ireland's new €53m. jet may struggle in fog as government rejects Israeli-made landing system

High Court Justice; illustrative.

High Court urges int'l aid groups to drop petitions challenging Israel’s refusal to register them

Member of Parliament Abtisam Mohamed looks on on the day Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a ministerial statement on Hamas' October 7 attack anniversary and the Middle East at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, October 7, 2024.

British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports


Columbia's graduation stage turned into a platform for protest

One student appeared to have the name of a Hamas leader — Mazen Jamal Al-Natsheh — written on her cap as she accepted her degree.

 People protest as the police stand guard at Columbia University, where a building occupation and protest encampment had been set up in support of Palestine

Israeli Tali Golergant, representing Luxembourg, makes it to Eurovision final

Jerusalem-born Tali Golergant, representing Luxembourg in Eurovision, advanced to the finals. Israel's contestant, Eden Golan, will perform in the second semi-final on Thursday.

 A person walks past a sign for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, April 17, 2024.

'Go back to Europe': Anti-Israel protesters punch Israel activist in head at UC Berkeley

A scuffle over an attempt to take an Israeli flag from student led to violence.

 A PRO-PALESTINIAN protester uses a bullhorn during a demonstration on the UC Berkeley campus on Monday.

McDonald's to rebuy 225 Israeli stores after outburst of pro-Palestinian boycotts, protests

The US fast-food chain has been subject to boycotts and protests since Alonyal announced shortly after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that it would be donating free meals to Israeli military.

 Israeli customers at a McDonald's restaurant in Tel Aviv March 2, 2006.

Pro-Palestinian student protesters call emergency services over tampon concerns

The protesters were concerned that one of the demonstrators would suffer from Toxic Shock Syndrome if she didn't change her tampon.

 Women pray before a pro-Palestinian rally in Hyde Park, Sydney, Australia October 15, 2023.

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream board calls for Gaza ceasefire

Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's statement did not mention the release of hostages that have been detained by terrorist groups in Gaza since October 7th.

Ben & Jerry's ice cream (Illustrative)

Douglas Murray, Col. Richard Kemp explain uphill battle for Israel

Douglas Murray and Col. Richard Kemp – two of Israel’s most beloved friends, indeed – answer some FAQs on the current war.

 Douglas Murray

Boycott campaigns over Gaza war hit Western brands in some Arab countries

McDonald's and Starbucks are among several brands suffering boycotts in some Arab countries due to actual or perceived support of Israel in its war with Hamas.

 Demonstrators carry banners and flags during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Amman, Jordan November 17, 2023.

Antisemitic, anti-Zionist attacks on US campuses almost doubled in 2023

The ADL’s latest report for the 2022-2023 academic year registered 665 anti-Israel incidents, marking a significant uptick from the previous year.

 People wearing antisemitic and nazi symbols argue with conservatives during a protest outside the Tampa Convention Center where the Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) Student Action Summit (SAS) is held, in Tampa, Florida, U.S. July 23, 2022.

Imagine Dragons to fire up in Israel debut

Despite calls to not perform in Israel by the BDS movement, Imagine Dragons is set to go ahead with their Israel debut.

 DAN REYNOLDS of Imagine Dragons performs during the 2022 American Music Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles last November.