BDS THREAT

German university files criminal complaint against BDS activists

Anti-Israel protestors interrupted speeches by MK Lavie and a Holocaust survivor.

Navigating a dangerous intersection

As the line opposing Israel and being antisemitic continues to blur, many say the BDS movement is just one manifestation of Jew-hatred at play.

Liberal US rabbis call on Israel to lift travel ban on BDS leaders

"Whether we support boycott is a controversy for the sake of heaven."

German city bans ‘Israel is illegal’ vote

Pro-Iranian regime group mounts protests against Israel.

German specialized unit for political extremism investigates BDS activists

The criminal allegations were leveled against Ronnie Barkan, Majed Abusalama and Stavit Sinai, who face charges of trespassing for their activity at the Humboldt University event with Lavie.

Incubator Theater heading back to Edinburgh 3 years after being evicted

Group’s CEO wonders why gov’t won’t offer more support

Mexican politician rejects BDS during settlement visit

Flores Cervantes spoke in Spanish in response to a question about the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.

Antisemitic graffiti targets WZO in Ukraine

A monument to Holocaust victims was vandalized with slogans and symbols.

US bill on Israel boycotts sets up free speech battle

The Israel Anti-Boycott Act was jointly introduced in March by a Senate Democrat and a House Republican, with cosponsors from both sides of the aisle.

Israel’s judokas upset over Yom Kippur Worlds

Yom Kippur falls on September 19 in 2018, meaning that Israeli judokas won’t be able to compete on either September 18 or 19.

SlutWalk Chicago: 'Leave the Zionism at home'

The organization joins Chicago Dyke March in banning rainbow flags with the Star of David.

Likud bill seeks to open door to anti-BDS lawsuits

Legislation would also make it easier to sue settlement boycotters.

BDS activists prevented from boarding flight to Israel

“Israel denied me the ability to travel there because of my work for justice for Palestinians, even though I’m Jewish and a rabbi.”

Pro-Israel organizations enter the lion’s den

In many ways, Europe is hostile territory for Israel advocates. But that is not deterring several Jewish groups who are fighting for justice on behalf of the Jewish state.

Pro-BDS director vows Israel film profits will go to Palestinians

Ken Loach says he will give "every penny" earned from screenings of his new film in Israel to Palestinian groups.

Roger Waters NY concert a violation of anti-BDS law, says lawmaker

A local lawmaker has filed a petition that would prevent the concert from taking place.

Israeli fight against BDS to be kept under wraps

Erdan: BDS campaign of falsehoods is a battlefront like any other.

R.E.M. frontman stands with Radiohead against BDS

Rocker supports fellow musicians in opposing anti-Israel campaign by Pink Floyd's Roger Waters.

Roger Waters compares Israel to Nazi Germany in Facebook Q&A

Pink Floyd frontman: Israelis live under 24/7 propaganda.

Pro-Israel group wins legal victory against BDS at Canadian university

Student Association apologizes for banning Israel advocacy group from Ontario campus event.

The Wild West of the World Wide Web

In recent years, demonizing Israel online has increased thanks to the BDS movement. Here's how pro-Israel organizations are fighting back.

Israel-labeled West Bank wines banned from Ontario shelves

Canadian vendors are asked to remove the wine from their shelves and to discontinue importing them.

Spanish judges void 2 municipal BDS motions, calling them racist

Over the past two years, pro-Israel activists have obtained dozens of rulings, legal opinions and injunctions against BDS in Spain.

Radiohead's Thom Yorke defends playing in Israel to Ken Loach

"We don't endorse Netanyahu any more than Trump, but we still play in America."

Radiohead’s Yorke gives BDS supporters the finger during Glasgow concert

English rock band Radiohead continued to battle the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement ahead of their Tel Aviv performance this month.

Polish former priest indicted for inciting hatred against Jews

The Polish priest publicly called for hatred against Jews and Ukrainians.

Taming the Wild West of the world wide web

In recent years, demonizing Israel online has increased thanks to the BDS movement. Here are the organizations working to combat that.

Austrian bishop resigns from NGO over antisemitism at Palestinian event

In addition to anti-Israel antisemitism, the bishop cited verbal attacks on members of the Jewish community during a lecture as a reason for his break from the NGO.

Tunisian watchdog: BDS campaign against Jewish comedian is antisemitism

The BDS movement protested a Jewish comedian's appearance in Tunisia because he is a Zionist.

Unmasking BDS: A new method to fight the movement has emerged, and it's working

From Radiohead's adamant refusal to take the heat from anti-Israel advocates to the bestseller "BDS for Idiots," the fight against the movement is going strong.