“Common bond” found in African heritage delegation to Palestine
16 November 2014
Participants were tear gassed by Israeli army in West Bank village.
Activism and BDS Beat
HP spins Israeli checkpoints role as reducing "friction" with Palestinians
14 November 2014
The information and technology giant is deeply involved in Israel’s oppression of Palestinians. A prospective split into two companies will not end its complicity in international crimes.
EU must cease "material support" for Israel's crimes, say leading trade unions
12 November 2014
Activists from nineteen countries demand the suspension of a key EU agreement with Israel.
Golan activists condemn “suspicious visits” by “racist” Israeli politicians
5 November 2014
Syrians in the occupied Golan Heights have issued a public statement calling for locals to resist visits by Israeli politicians.
Palestinian students in Chicago punished by university after trying to register for "Birthright" trip
5 November 2014
Meanwhile, the Zionist Hillel group was given a light slap on the wrist for violating the same administrative rule.
Legal groups warn universities against stifling Palestine activism
5 November 2014
Legal groups caution administrators against heeding calls to censor or stifle expression criticizing the state of Israel or advocating for Palestinian human rights.
Rights abuses make AHAVA a tough sell
31 October 2014
Upscale online retailer Gilt confirms that it no longer carries company’s cosmetics.
Bay Area activists declare victory after Israeli carrier cancels all ships
31 October 2014
Activists are claiming their most significant victory yet as Israel’s largest shipping company avoids their protests in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Boycotters declare victory as SodaStream retreats from West Bank
30 October 2014
The Israeli drink machine company has announced it will close its factory in an illegal settlement. Palestine solidarity activists celebrate, but vow to continue the boycott campaign.
Video: French activists seize stage at Israel-backed film festival
29 October 2014
Dozens of activists disrupted an Israeli-government backed film screening at the Cinemed 2014 festival in Montpellier, France, forcing the showing to be abandoned.