Adri Nieuwhof’s blog

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How Dutch Israel lobby attacks free speech

Adri Nieuwhof 21 October 2021

Dozens of incidents include smear campaigns and threats of violence. Read more about How Dutch Israel lobby attacks free speech

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"Don't fail justice," victim of Israeli war crimes tells Dutch court

Adri Nieuwhof 24 September 2021

Ismail Ziada is appealing ruling that gave immunity to Israeli commanders. Read more about "Don't fail justice," victim of Israeli war crimes tells Dutch court

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Benny Gantz war crimes case goes to Dutch appeals court

Adri Nieuwhof 15 September 2021

Israelis accused of war crimes should not enjoy official immunity. Read more about Benny Gantz war crimes case goes to Dutch appeals court

More big investors dump Israeli settlement profiteers

Adri Nieuwhof 8 July 2021

Norway pension fund KLP divests from 16 firms complicit in Israeli settlements. Read more about More big investors dump Israeli settlement profiteers

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Court overrules EU effort to shield Israel's settlements

Adri Nieuwhof 1 June 2021

Brussels unlawfully torpedoed initiative to halt trade with illegal colonies. Read more about Court overrules EU effort to shield Israel's settlements

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UK must bar settlement profiteer from work on high-speed rail line

Adri Nieuwhof 9 February 2021

Spain’s CAF is helping build Israel’s illegal Jerusalem light rail. Read more about UK must bar settlement profiteer from work on high-speed rail line

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Germany's anti-BDS resolution violates the right to free expression

Adri Nieuwhof 8 January 2021

Artists and educational institutions unite to oppose German parliament’s anti-BDS resolution as unconstitutional. Read more about Germany's anti-BDS resolution violates the right to free expression

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Why is the EU helping Israel treat its waste in the West Bank?

Adri Nieuwhof 10 December 2020

Three European firms bidding for tender deep in occupied territory. Read more about Why is the EU helping Israel treat its waste in the West Bank?

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German foundation cancels anti-Palestinian seminar

Adri Nieuwhof 26 October 2020

Ministry tries and fails to stop Berlin art school project to “unlearn” Zionism. Read more about German foundation cancels anti-Palestinian seminar

Human rights defenders sue German parliament over anti-BDS resolution

Adri Nieuwhof 5 October 2020

Activists hope legal action will help bring change in German discourse on Palestine. Read more about Human rights defenders sue German parliament over anti-BDS resolution