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


British teachers’ union pushes ‘outrageous’ anti-Israel motion amid accusations of ‘extreme hatred’

The National Education Union pushed a motion accusing Israel of being an "apartheid state" guilty of "ethnic cleansing."

A National Education Union flag is held aloft as teachers join the strike action in Luton, Britain February 1, 2023.

'An abiding love' for Israel: Nick Cave explains his pro-Israel stance

"Regardless of all the horrific complications going on in Israel at the moment, deep down, I have a sort of abiding love for that place."

 Nick Cave, the headliner of this year's Talks program at Heartland Festival, attends a conversation with journalist Sean O'Hagan, in Kvaerndrup, Denmark, June 8, 2023.

Student film boycotted in UK over scenes in Israel

Hungarian student Beata Konya's final-year film Threads of Eternity was boycotted at Goldsmiths University Tap Out 2024 student film festival.

 Posted for the student film Threads of Eternity

Israel Bonds provides a financially smart solution for combatting BDS

“Israel Bonds is the most powerful way to connect the Diaspora to the State of Israel and its people,” explains Dr. Andrew M. Hutter, Israel Bonds US and International Chairman of the Board.

A counter protester waves an Israeli flag as students rally on Columbia University campus at a protest encampment in support of Palestinians in New York City, US, April 29, 2024.

Anti-Israel activists to protest Supernova massacre documentary in London

The organizers of the protest called on activists to "protest outside an Israeli government funded screening of propaganda documentary 'Supernova.'"

 A WOMAN visits the site of the Nova festival this week.

Jewish donor pulls bursary over concern for Jewish students at Trinity College - interview

"I just wanted the college to say that they were proud to recieved Jewish donations and that they were committed to protecting Jewish students," said the doctor.

People attend a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, outside Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, November 18, 2023.

Scholars unite against boycott of Israeli academics 

Over 3000 academics from across the globe signed a letter in support of Israeli scholastic participation.

 Palestinians call to boycott Israeli products during a protest in support of the people of Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas continues, in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, October 28, 2023.

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.