In surprise move, opponent votes to endorse ASA's Israel boycott
11 December 2013
A prominent opponent of the academic boycott of Israel explains why she has changed her position.
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Pink Floyd's Roger Waters backs American Studies Association Israel boycott vote
9 December 2013
“We await your vote with bated breath,” Roger Waters tells members of the American Studies Association who are voting on academic boycott of Israel this week.
Druze youth in military prison for refusing Israeli army draft
5 December 2013
“I refuse to take an assault rifle and point it at another human being,” Omar Saad told Amnesty International.
“Made in Israel” film festival draws protest in Dublin
5 December 2013
Dublin film festival sponsored by Israeli government whitewashes Israeli government’s crimes against Palestinians, protestors say.
ASA decision to boycott Israeli institutions four years in the making
4 December 2013
The tide has irrevocably turned in favor of boycott, not merely within the ASA but in the larger context of Palestine activism.
American Studies Association national council endorses Israel boycott
4 December 2013
ASA’s decision is a landmark in the movement for academic boycott of Israel within the United States.
Tom Jones admits it's not unusual to boycott Israel
25 November 2013
The legendary Welsh crooner snubbed calls to stand in solidarity with Palestinians by boycotting Israel – but has now admitted it was a controversial move.
Boycott activists beat Israel lobby in French high court
21 November 2013
The high court ruling strikes a severe blow to efforts – supported by the government – to use legal repression to outlaw boycott, divestment and sanctions campaigns supporting Palestinian rights.
Why the American Studies Association should adopt academic boycott of Israel
20 November 2013
At its annual meeting this week, the American Studies Association (ASA) will consider a resolution calling for boycott of Israeli academic institutions. What are the realities behind the misperceptions spread by boycott opponents?
Activists burst occupation profiteer SodaStream’s “feel-good” bubble
20 November 2013
Interfaith coalition days of action will ask shoppers to boycott and retailers to de-shelve SodaStream products made in illegal Israeli colony during “Days of Action” from 29 November to 10 December.