Lev Leviev

Settlers erect new outpost on Palestinian village land to block court-ordered wall reroute

A few days after the new outpost was erected on the land of Jayyous, Caterpillar equipment paved the way for the wall’s new route.

BDS roundup: In latest setback, Veolia Water drops California contract bid following boycott campaign

Veolia Water withdraws its bid on a contract in northern California following sustained BDS campaigning; Sodastream’s Super Bowl ad gets spoofed by activists; and more.

New year's resolutions for the networked activist

Understanding the basic principles behind how networks function is essential knowledge for any activist. Abraham Greenhouse offers a short list of new year’s resolutions for the network-savvy organizer.

BDS roundup: Boycott actions for the holidays; St. Louis to investigate Veolia before voting on contract

Activists in the US and in Australia urge holiday shoppers to boycott Israeli settlement products; and St. Louis city officials delay a vote on a contract and will begin a full investigation into Veolia’s history.

New Zealand’s national pension fund dumps Israeli firms building “illegal” settlements, wall

“Findings by the United Nations that the Separation Barrier and settlement activities were illegal under international law were central to the Fund’s decision to exclude the companies.”

BDS roundup: "Don't put the fruits of apartheid under your Christmas tree!"

Holiday shopping-related actions took place around the world as BDS activists encouraged shoppers not to buy Israeli products. And a group in California calls on the state pension fund to investigate its investment ties with Israeli companies and US companies that do business with the Israeli military.

French giant Veolia cut down to size for abusing Palestinian rights

Maren Mantovani and
Michael Deas
26 August 2011
Nicolas Sarkozy’s government must face up to its obligations not to abet Israel’s crimes.
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