divestment

US lawmakers slam EU to defend Israeli settlements

Josh Ruebner 12 January 2016

US has penalized settlement products labeled “Made in Israel” for 20 years. Read more about US lawmakers slam EU to defend Israeli settlements

New York bill would create official blacklist of Israel boycott supporters

Nora Barrows-Friedman 8 January 2016

Anti-BDS legislation also introduced in California by lawmaker who says Israel has “divine right” to West Bank. Read more about New York bill would create official blacklist of Israel boycott supporters

Former UC president comes out openly as Israel lobbyist

Nora Barrows-Friedman 19 December 2015

Mark Yudof will use his connections in higher education to fight boycott movement. Read more about Former UC president comes out openly as Israel lobbyist

Danish pensions giant dumps German firm over West Bank exploitation

Charlotte Silver 15 December 2015

HeidelbergCement’s West Bank quarries violate basic human rights, says Danish pensions giant PFA. Read more about Danish pensions giant dumps German firm over West Bank exploitation

UK wants law to stop councils boycotting Israel

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 10 December 2015

The Conservative government says BDS harms UK’s “international interests.” Read more about UK wants law to stop councils boycotting Israel

Broad coalition passes divestment call at San Jose State

Nora Barrows-Friedman 1 December 2015

University’s investment board will discuss divestment after the successful student vote. Read more about Broad coalition passes divestment call at San Jose State

Why Salaita settlement is a victory for Palestine solidarity movement

Omar Shakir 24 November 2015

The bad publicity garnered by the University of Illinois will make other colleges wary of firing teachers who defend Palestinian rights. Read more about Why Salaita settlement is a victory for Palestine solidarity movement

Chicago students get death threat over Palestine protest

Nora Barrows-Friedman 30 October 2015

Students across the US have reported more than 35 incidents of suppression in the last month. Read more about Chicago students get death threat over Palestine protest

Report reveals 9 Israel lobby tactics to silence students

Nora Barrows-Friedman 30 September 2015

Nearly 300 incidents of censorship, punishment or suppression of Palestine advocacy on campuses have been reported in the last 18 months. Read more about Report reveals 9 Israel lobby tactics to silence students

Are pro-Israel bullies on US campuses planning dirtier tactics?

Nora Barrows-Friedman 29 September 2015

Fueled by huge new flows of cash, Israel lobby groups step up effort to silence Palestine solidarity activists. Read more about Are pro-Israel bullies on US campuses planning dirtier tactics?