Boycott

No favors and no illusions: The need of the hour is political and economic independence

The munitions crisis and embargo in the latest war are a wake-up call requiring us to strive for comprehensive national independence - diplomatic, economic, and armament-related.

Esther Luzzatto
Protesters supporting the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into the Israeli military block a road in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, central Israel, in protest against the continued road blockades by ultra-Orthodox demonstrators following the arrest of draft evaders, June 26, 2026.

Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions

An illustrative image of Israeli and the European Union flags with a division between them.

Israel needs Europe's support more than many Israelis realize - opinion

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


Ohana's historic IPU address: A call for peace, justice, and standing against terror

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana addressed the IPU in Uzbekistan, warning of the global threat posed by Hamas and Israel’s resolve to combat terrorism.

Amir Ohana shows an alleged Gaza propaganda map of Israel as he addresses the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, April 6, 2025.

Gal Gadot’s role in Snow White sparks renewed Arab boycott calls

Arab organizations renew calls to boycott Disney’s Snow White over Gal Gadot’s role, citing her support for Israel, as the film struggles at the box office.

 GAL GADOT (right) and Rachel Zegler present the award for Best Visual Effects.

Down with the avocados: UK pro-Palestine group boycotts Israeli produce

Products that are particularly being targeted are avocados, hummus, dates, and oranges, which are sometimes produced in Israel.

 Chorley for Palestine boycotts Waitrose avocados

BDS bagels? A bagel shop backed out of a Jewish food festival over Israel, then regret set in

After backlash for pulling out of a Jewish festival, a bagel shop owner apologizes, acknowledging his mistake and pledging to rebuild trust.

 A bagel store in Durham, North Carolina, found itself in hot water after backing out of a Jewish food festival over Israel.

Kippahs, condoms and Ireland's 'boycott Jews law' - opinion

The Bill prescribes that it is a criminal offence for a person to import or sell “settlement goods” or to extract resources from an occupied territory.  

 Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin speaks during a cultural reception ahead of UK/Eire Summit at the Museum of Liverpool on March 5, 2025, in Liverpool, England.

Israel cracks down on foreign NGOs: New rules target boycotts and October 7 denial

Under the new framework, NGOs must meet specific conditions to register and maintain operations in Israel and the West Bank, with authorities having at least four ways to revoke permits.

 Amichai Chikli speaks at Conference of Presidents, February 16, 2025.

Irish police reluctant to abide calls to boycott Israeli tech used to solve crimes

The technology in question was used to solve a murder trial last week.

Members of the Irish Police (Garda) stand guard as people block the road during a protest against U.S. or Israeli military aircraft flying over Irish airspace or landing to refuel, a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, near the Shannon Airport, in S

Jordan boycotts lead Starbucks to close four branches

The boycotts against Starbucks in Jordan sparked over the company's alleged ties with Israel and have been gaining momentum for 17 months.

 Starbucks in Amman, Jordan

Israel seeks to bar French MEP Rima Hassan over anti-Israel boycott campaigns, Hamas support

Hassan called for boycotting companies operating in Israel, participated in boycotting Israel, and published content encouraging the imposition of sanctions. She also attended pro-Hamas rallies.

 Rima Hassan, the then candidate for the European elections on the list of La France Insoumise (LFI), attends a pro-Palestinian protest in central Paris, France, May 29, 2024.

Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder secures Amsterdam venue after 30 rejections

Sponder's team warned that cultural boycotts and threats threaten all artists. This is reportedly why the Israeli comedian refused to back down from doing a show in Amsterdam.

 TEL AVIV resident Yohay Sponder drew many laughs at the Chosen Comedy Festival in Brooklyn last month.