Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement

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

“If settlements are illegal, why have we not made an outright ban on trade? What exactly is it that we’re waiting for?” said Abtisam Mohamed, a Labour politician.

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.
Dinaw Mengestu attends the PEN America 2026 Spring Literary Gala at American Museum of Natural History on May 14, 2026 in New York City.

PEN America president resigns after report warns of threats to Jewish, Israeli authors

 Noam Bettan representing Israel and guests celebrate during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest at Wiener Stadthalle on May 17, 2026 in Vienna, Austria.

Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts

View of the Ben & Jerry's factory shop in Yavne, Israel, July 20, 2021.

Years after a boycott fight, Ben & Jerry’s Israel debuts a flavor celebrating Israeli resilience


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.

ARMED POLICE officers stand outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester following the attack there on Yom Kippur.

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.

Sara Halawa, of Somerville for Palestine, speaks at a rally in support of Tufts PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk, after Ozturk was taken into custody by federal agents, in Somerville, Massachusetts, US March 27, 2025

What will Zohran Mamdani's socialist policies and Muslim faith mean for NYC's future? - opinion

When their new mayor cannot disavow the call for a global intifada, how can they feel secure, knowing that his benefactors are those who hate them the most?

LINDA SARSOUR: She reportedly has already vowed to make sure Zohran Mamdani ‘doesn’t backtrack on his radical campaign policies,’ and boasts that she and a Hamas-linked nonprofit helped fuel his rise, says the writer.

Israel-Premier Tech team lose title sponsor

Canadian-based manufacturer, Premier Tech, said that their reasoning behind sponsoring the team has been "overshadowed to a point where it has become untenable to continue as a sponsor."

: ISRAEL - PREMIER TECH rider Marco Frigo in action as pro-Palestine protestors are pictured in the background during Stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana in Valladolid, Spain, in September.

Boycott or bust: BDS went viral - but is it actually working? - analysis

As BDS goes viral, analysts say anti-Israel boycotts are having little impact on the sectors being targeted.

A pro-Palestinian protest is seen being held in front of a McDonald's.

In a first, ballot initiative to divest from Israel wins at the ballot box, in Somerville, Mass.

Voters in Somerville, Massachusetts, passed a measure to divest from Israel, the first such vote in the US, despite opposition from local Jewish groups.

(L-R) Somerville for Palestine supporters celebrate a projected win for Question 3, a non-binding resolution imploring the Boston suburb to divest from companies that do business with Israel, November 4, 2025; a still from an ad opposing the measure paid for by a local Jewish group.

Mamdani’s ‘Not On Our Dime’ bill targets donations to Israeli settlements

The bill was originally introduced in the New York State Assembly and was swiftly shut down, but it may indicate future attempts at passing anti-Israel legislation should Mamdani be elected mayor.

New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani departs after speaking during a "March on Wall Street" to call for economic justice on August 28, 2025, in New York City.

BDS activist Linda Sarsour helped foster Zohran Mamdani's rise to power

Linda Sarsour recently publicly endorsed Zohran Mamdani as her "favorite guy" and gave the maximum allowed donation amount to the New York City mayoral candidate's campaign.

Activist Linda Sarsour speaks while people participate a protest called March for Racial Justice in New York City

With ceasefire in place, activists shift to long term objective, Israel's destruction - analysis

Following the Gaza ceasefire, anti-Israel activists ramp up calls to dismantle Zionism, demanding arms embargoes, Palestinian sovereignty, and the right of return.

Protesters wave flags as students take part in an inter-university march in support of Palestinians, on the second anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza, at King's College London campus, Britain, October 7, 2025.

Spanish parliament approves Israel arms embargo

Spain’s parliament approved an arms embargo on Israel, halting all weapons trade, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government intensifies measures against Israel over the Gaza conflict.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks on during a meeting inside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 3, 2025