Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement

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.

82nd Venice Film Festival Director Alberto Barbera and President of the Venice Biennale Pietrangelo Buttafuoco pose for a photo, in Venice, Italy, August 27, 2025; illustrative.
 Photo taken of the Israel Apartheid billboard outside of the Usdan University Center on the Wesleyan University campus.

Israel Apartheid Week marked globally with focus on student protests, BDS support

Zach Goode, the Jewish lead singer of Smash Mouth, performing in Monterrey, Mexico, April 3, 2023; illustrative.

Smash Mouth breaks boycott mold with surprise Tel Aviv club concert

Cast member Julia Jones attends the premiere of 'The Weight' at the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 17, 2026.

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


'Challenging the BDS Movement': The rise, battle over boycotting Israel - review

When boycott fails, the generated media exposure is still a victory for BDS,

 PHOTOGRAPHING THE Israeli delegation’s empty seats at the UN-sponsored conference on racism in 2009 – empty to protest the bias against Israel.

Sam Smith’s cancellation wasn’t a victory for antisemites - opinion

It is pretty typical for BDS to capitalize and take credit where none is warranted or resort to vicious tactics by lying or attacking artists who choose to perform in Israel.

 SINGER/SONGWRITER Sam Smith’s concert in Israel was canceled by the promoter due to technical and logistical issues. It’s unrelated to any political movement.

Jewish doctor denied payment from Arkansas after refusing to rule out Israel boycott

Feldman told JTA he is exploring his legal options and wouldn’t rule out a lawsuit against the state as a means of advocating for Palestinian rights

Dr. Steve Feldman, pictured on a trip to the West Bank. Feldman was denied payment from the state of Arkansas for refusing to sign a pledge promising not to boycott Israel.

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