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.
Israel Apartheid Week marked globally with focus on student protests, BDS support
Smash Mouth breaks boycott mold with surprise Tel Aviv club concert
Over 80 Berlin Film Festival alumni sign open letter urging organizers to take stance on Gaza
Hostage Evyatar David's sister slams Greta Thunberg for using his picture in a pro-Palestinian post
Yeela David, the sister of hostage Evyatar David, called Thunberg and the rest of the activists “a joke,” and demanded that the post be deleted.
Istanbul cancels Robbie Williams concert over safety fears following anti-Israel activist pressure
Istanbul authorities canceled Robbie Williams’s show after online backlash labeling him a “Zionist” over his ties to Israel and Jewish family.
Lorde to join 'no music for genocide' anti-Israel boycott
Lorde and over 1000 music industry professionals are geo-blocking their music, making it inaccessible for Israeli listeners.
London music festival cancels Israeli DJ following outcry from Ravers for Palestine group
DJ Roi Perez, who has a history of fundraising for peace efforts, was accused of “making apartheid look like a party” by anti-Israel activists.
UCI chief says Israeli athletes are welcome amid boycott calls
A member of the International Olympic Committee affirmed that Israeli athletes will be allowed to participate in cycling competitions.
Danish pension fund drops Israeli investments over human rights concerns
It is the latest decision by a European fund manager to curtail investments in Israel, following recent divestments by Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund.
Austria’s deputy FM urges EBU not to yield to Eurovision boycott 'blackmail'
Austria’s deputy FM urged the EBU not to yield to boycott calls over Israel’s Eurovision participation, calling cultural boycotts "foolish" and warning against giving in to political pressure.
My Word: The boycott culture war on Israel - opinion
The boycotts go beyond the world of sports and culture. As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this week, Israel is under diplomatic and economic attack.
Can Zohran Mamdani divest NYC from Israel? His likely comptroller, Mark Levine, dismisses concern
Mark Levine says a future Mayor Mamdani would have little power to pull city pensions from Israel bonds, stressing comptroller-led decisions and legal hurdles.
The Sea, a drama about a Palestinian father and son, wins the Best Picture Ophir Award
Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to defund the awards next year because of his disapproval of the winning film.