Florida

Rabbi Ben Packer stands behind a table for Young Jewish Conservatives

Racist rabbi to speak in Florida

Michael F. Brown 23 January 2023

Ben Packer calls John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, a “freedom fighter.” Read more about Racist rabbi to speak in Florida

Two women embrace and raise fists

Did Emgage get Palestinian activist blacklisted by Florida Democrats?

Ali Abunimah 22 October 2020

Activists say controversial group undermined collective effort in support of BDS. Read more about Did Emgage get Palestinian activist blacklisted by Florida Democrats?

A man hugs a woman

Florida officials, Israeli government app bully Palestinian student

Nora Barrows-Friedman 11 August 2020

IHRA definition of anti-Semitism being used to silence criticisms of Israel at Florida State University. Read more about Florida officials, Israeli government app bully Palestinian student

A woman smiles in front of a microphone.

Ilhan Omar introduces resolution upholding right to boycott

Nora Barrows-Friedman 17 July 2019

New Jersey seeks to pass law equating criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism. Read more about Ilhan Omar introduces resolution upholding right to boycott

Florida passes law protecting Israel from criticism

Nora Barrows-Friedman 14 June 2019

Democratic presidential hopeful Cory Booker states his support of far-right Republican bill to crush BDS activism in US states. Read more about Florida passes law protecting Israel from criticism

A room full of people working at computers with a large Israeli flag, a world map and monitors on the walls

Inside Israel's million dollar troll army

Asa Winstanley 12 June 2019

Fake grassroots group Act.IL, funded by Israel, aims to “influence foreign publics.” Read more about Inside Israel's million dollar troll army

The Texas state capitol building with blue sky and clouds

Federal judge blocks anti-BDS law in Texas

Nora Barrows-Friedman 26 April 2019

Court cites law’s broad constitutional violations. Read more about Federal judge blocks anti-BDS law in Texas

A protester holds a sign that says Palestine will be free, support BDS.

Florida advances bill to shield Israel from criticism

Nora Barrows-Friedman 14 March 2019

Arkansas newspaper publisher takes case against anti-BDS law to federal appeals court. Read more about Florida advances bill to shield Israel from criticism

A general view shows empty land before Israel's Gush Etzion settlement bloc.

TripAdvisor among firms profiting from Israeli war crimes

Tamara Nassar 31 January 2019

Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia also told to stop promoting destinations in occupied West Bank settlements. Read more about TripAdvisor among firms profiting from Israeli war crimes

Apartments inside an Israeli settlement near the West Bank city of Ramallah.

Florida governor punishes Airbnb for "discrimination" against Israeli settlers

Nora Barrows-Friedman 25 January 2019

Local Florida lawmaker introduces bill explicitly calling to censor speech critical of Israel’s human rights record. Read more about Florida governor punishes Airbnb for "discrimination" against Israeli settlers