"Left-wing" anti-boycott group allegedly received undisclosed funding
17 April 2012
Self-styled “left-wing” UK anti-boycott group Engage is alleged to have received initial, undisclosed funding by the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
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Video: Dabke flashmob at Arizona State University asserts (dancing) Palestinian presence
11 April 2012
Students for Justice in Palestine livened up an ordinary day at Arizona State University (ASU) by staging a dabke (Palestinian line dance) flashmob in the middle of campus.
BDS roundup: Los Angeles activists urge city to "Dump Veolia!"
9 April 2012
In this week’s news from the global BDS movement, LA activists demand the city “Dump Veolia”; boycott activists tell the Red Hot Chili Peppers why they should cancel their upcoming Tel Aviv gig; and much more.
Palestinian rights activists join BDS Global Day of Action commemorating Land Day
3 April 2012
Over 50 actions took place across 23 countries
Olmert disrupted by activists in Chicago (again)
30 March 2012
Chicago gave former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert a proper greeting once again yesterday.
On Land Day and César Chávez Day, Latin@ youth association endorses Palestinian BDS call
30 March 2012
In a landmark development in the US Palestine solidarity movement, M.E.Ch.A., the largest association of Latin@ youth in the US, voted overwhelmingly to endorse the Palestinian call for boycott, divestment and sanctions.
"We stand with you": Pink Floyd's Roger Waters announces Palestine solidarity forum in Brazil
29 March 2012
Legendary UK musician, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, has reiterated his strong support for the Palestinian campaign to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel in a statement announcing a forthcoming conference in Brazil to support and expand the global movement for Palestinian rights.
BDS victory: Ahava products dropped by major retail chain in Norway
28 March 2012
Refusing to contribute to international law violations, a major Norwegian retail chain announced that it will stop sales of all Israeli settlement-owned Ahava products across the country.
Video: Brandeis students disrupt panel by anti-Palestinian Israeli lawmakers
27 March 2012
Students from Brandeis University and other Boston-area colleges disrupted a town hall meeting on 26 March where five Israeli lawmakers from anti-Palestinian parties were due to speak.
BDS roundup: Gearing up for a global BDS day of action
26 March 2012
Activists gear up for the annual global BDS day of action; Glasgow University bans Israeli drinking water; Pinkwashing events canceled in Washington state; BDS campaigners urge major rock stars not to play in Israel; and more.