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


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.

A collage of Greta Thunberg's social media post using a picture of Evyatar David, and David's sister's response, October 7, 2025.

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.

Robbie Williams performing at the FIFA Club World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, July 13, 2025; illustrative.

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.

Singer Lorde attends Variety's 2021 Power of Women event at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. September 30, 2021

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.

Israeli DJ Roi Perez performs at HÖR BERLIN in February 2023

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.

Cycling - Vuelta a Espana - Stage 21 - Madrid to Madrid - Spain - September 8, 2024 A rider of Team dsm-Firmenich PostNL rides past people with flags and banners in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict during the last stage of Spain

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.

Protesters hold a banner depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a demonstration called "All of Denmark on the streets for a free Palestine", in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Copenhagen, Denmark August 24, 2025.

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.

Eurovision 2026 logo

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.

POLICE OFFICERS block off anti-Israel protesters ahead of the Vuelta de Espana cycling race, earlier this week

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.

New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, now a NYC mayoral candidate, speaks during a news conference outside the White House to announce a hunger strike to demand that President Joe Biden "call for a permanent ceasefire and no military aid to Israel, on Nov. 27, 2023.

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.

Ophir Best Actor winner, Muhammad Gazawi (left), presenting the Best Cinematography Award with Baher Agbariya, the producer of The Sea.