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EU court: West Bank goods are not Israeli
EU high court says Israeli goods made in West Bank fall outside of EU-Israel trade accord Robert Wielaard, Associated Press Writer, On Thursday February 25, 2010, 9:44 am EST BRUSSELS (AP) — In a ruling touching on the status of the West Bank, the European Union high court said Thursday the disputed area is not […]
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BNC Responds to French Prime Minister: BDS promotes justice and universal rights
25 February 2010 – The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee (BNC) is deeply disturbed by the inaccurate and inflammatory insinuations made by French Prime Minister, Francois Fillon, during his speech at the annual dinner of the Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions (CRIF), February 3, 2010.[1] Mr. Fillon”s reportedly said: “We must remain clear-sighted […]
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Carleton students launch divestment campaign
February 24th, 2010 view Carleton University divestment campaign video on-line Carleton students have released a report detailing how the Carleton University Pension fund invests in companies involved in violations of human rights and of international law. The report was created by Students Against Israeli Apartheid (SAIA Carleton), who are launching a campaign to end Carleton”s […]
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BNC Palestine: Join the Second Global BDS Day of Action 30 March 2010
The BDS National Committee (BNC) is calling on you to unite in your different capacities and struggles for a Global BDS Day of Action on 30 March 2010 in solidarity with the Palestinian people and for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel. The BNC calls on people of conscience and their organizations around the […]
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Judith Butler: As a Jew, I was taught it was ethically imperative to speak up
By Udi Aloni Philosopher, professor and author Judith Butler arrived in Israel this month, en route to the West Bank, where she was to give a seminar at Bir Zeit University, visit the theater in Jenin, and meet privately with friends and students. A leading light in her field, Butler chose not to visit any […]
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Open Letter to the International Society for Iranian Studies
UPDATED 25.2.10 To our academic endorsers: Please read the letter below in relation to the inclusion of an Israeli colonist participating in the upcoming International Society for Iranian Studies Conference in Santa Monica, California. Faculty members who wish to sign onto the letter, should send their names and institutional affiliations to NoArielU@gmail.com. Please be sure […]
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Why Do I Boycott Israel?
A new comic by Ethan Heitner illustrates the plethora or reasons for engaging in boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) campaigns against Israeli occupation and apartheid:
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Behind Brand Israel: Israel’s recent propaganda efforts
Ben White, The Electronic Intifada, 23 February 2010 “The Delegitimization Challenge” report from the influential Israeli think tank the Reut Institute has put the spotlight on efforts by Israel and the Zionist lobby to counter the growing movement for justice in Palestine, and specifically, the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaign. The work done by […]
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Support the Palestinian people in their struggle to regain their homeland: Boycott Israel (1983)
from L’Association Quebec Palestine
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Dancing, Singing New Yorkers protest, calling for boycott of Israel Ballet
Ballet official says nothing existed in Israel before 1948, denies government funding despite ballet’s own website MEDIA CONTACT: info[at]adalahny.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brooklyn, NY, February 21, 2010 – Forty-five human rights activists called upon fellow New Yorkers to boycott the Israel Ballet at its performance Sunday at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts. Accompanied […]
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