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Activism and BDS Beat

News about popular struggle, international solidarity and boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) activism

Israel invades privacy of campaigner Frank Barat

French national had his email account searched by Israeli security officer on arrival in Tel Aviv.

Must-see photos: Activists remix “Visit Israel” ads on Irish bus shelters

The ads that said “Visit Israel” now say “Boycott Israel” among other biting and funny messages.

Video: Youth group mocks Israel's attempts recruit Palestinians to national service

While Israeli government urges Palestinian citizens to “share the burden,” the latter are deprived of basic rights.

G4S feels the heat of international boycott campaign

G4S is in no rush to end all its contracts in the West Bank and will continue to maintain security equipment in prisons inside Israel.

Prisoners day marked with global actions against G4S as Scottish union congress endorses campaign

In at least 11 countries, actions and events focused on G4S, the British-Danish security company that is contracted to provide and maintain security equipment at Israeli prisons including control and monitoring systems

UC Berkeley student senate passes divestment bill

The student senate at the University of California at Berkeley voted in favor of a bill calling on the UC administration to divest from companies which profit from Israel’s occupation.

Move football tournament out of Israel, says growing campaign

More countries join the campaign against UEFA’s choice of Israel as location for the European Under-21 tournament.

College officials reject claims of anti-Semitism at Brooklyn College boycott event

Public figures accused Students for Justice in Palestine at Brooklyn College of discrimination and anti-Semitism following an event with Omar Barghouti and Judith Butler.

BDS Roundup: University of Sydney student council passes academic boycott resolution

University of Sydney’s student representative council passes academic boycott resolution to cut ties with Israel’s Technion, citing complicity in violations against Palestinian rights.

Pro-BDS Columbia prof's gathering with anti-BDS J Street and Zionist LGBT groups stirs controversy

Why is a Columbia professor who supports BDS joining forces with Zionist groups that oppose Palestinian rights?

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