settlements

BDS roundup: Full cultural and academic boycott of Israel adopted at South African University

On this week’s roundup of BDS news: A South African university adopts a full academic and cultural boycott of Israel; A new Sodastream store will be protested every week in Brighton; and much more!

Artists, writers respond to "vile city" of Ramallah in new book

Sarah Irving
6 September 2012
In Ramallah, Running is a set of visual and written thoughts, questions and responses about the city of Ramallah.

BDS roundup: Following Corrie verdict, activists strengthen divestment campaigns

Campaigners strengthen calls for divestment against Caterpillar following the Corrie verdict; Indian activists, scholars and artists denounce India-Israel free trade agreement; and more!

United Church of Canada adopts resolution to boycott Israeli settlement products

On Friday, the United Church of Canada adopted a resolution to boycott products originating from illegal Israeli settlement colonies in the occupied West Bank.

BDS roundup: Members of United Church of Canada affirm resolution to boycott Israeli settlement products

Members of the United Church of Canada affirm a resolution to boycott Israeli settlement products; Red Hot Chili Peppers still slated to perform in Israel despite sustained international outcry; and much more!

EU, US race to reward Israel's massive human rights violations

Jonathan Cook
Nazareth
30 July 2012
The lower Israel sinks in public estimation, the more generous western leaders are in handing out aid and special favors to their wayward ally.

The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast featuring Shahd Abusalama on the end of Akram Rikhawi's hunger strike

On this week’s podcast: Shahd Abusalama talks about her meeting with Akram Rikhawi’s family, right before he ended his 102-day hunger strike in an Israeli prison; and much more!

Palestine’s own Liberation Day is coming

Roqayah Chamseddine
Ft. Worth
23 July 2012
Despite Israel’s ruthless violations of their basic human rights and the theft of their land, Palestinians continue to remain steadfast in their uncompromising struggle against occupation.

Is Israel preparing to annex most of West Bank?

Jonathan Cook
Nazareth
18 July 2012
Despite its laughable conclusion that Israel is not occupying the West Bank, downplaying the significance of a recently published report by an Israeli judge may prove unwise.

New documentary inadvertently demonstrates failures of Zionist left

Asa Winstanley
18 July 2012
My Neighborhood purportedly tells the story of Sheikh Jarrah in occupied East Jerusalem. But beyond the fact that Palestinians are being kicked out, we learn little of their story.

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