International artists urge boycott of Eurovision in Israel
7 September 2018
Israeli-backed group claims credit for influencing result of 2018 contest. Read more about International artists urge boycott of Eurovision in Israel
Mike Leigh
Whose freedom does Radiohead support?
18 July 2017
In bucking Palestinian boycott call, Radiohead wins endorsements from right-wing Israeli media. Read more about Whose freedom does Radiohead support?
Academy disavows Oscars gift bag featuring Israel junket
18 February 2016
Palestinians said inclusion of Israel-government funded luxury trip aimed to whitewash war crimes. Read more about Academy disavows Oscars gift bag featuring Israel junket
Harry Potter fans "heartbroken" as author urges engagement with Israel
26 October 2015
JK Rowling has been accused of following Margaret Thatcher’s approach of “constructive engagement” with apartheid states. Read more about Harry Potter fans "heartbroken" as author urges engagement with Israel
More than 700 UK artists pledge to boycott Israel
14 February 2015
List features big-name writers, musicians, actors. Read more about More than 700 UK artists pledge to boycott Israel
BBC says no to occupation profiteer G4S after major campaign
20 March 2014
A campaign backed by film directors, Ken Loach and Mike Leigh, and novelist Ahdaf Soueif, calling on the BBC not to award a multi-million pound security contract to G4S has been successful. Read more about BBC says no to occupation profiteer G4S after major campaign
Prisoners day marked with global actions against G4S as Scottish union congress endorses campaign
19 April 2013
In at least 11 countries, actions and events focused on G4S, the British-Danish security company that is contracted to provide and maintain security equipment at Israeli prisons including control and monitoring systems Read more about Prisoners day marked with global actions against G4S as Scottish union congress endorses campaign
BDS roundup: Scholars' delegation to Palestine, UK museum slammed for links to Ahava
29 January 2012
Academic scholars visit Palestine on a fact-finding mission and urge their colleagues to join the academic boycott of Israel; London’s Museum of Natural History criticized for its links with settlement industry Ahava; and more. Read more about BDS roundup: Scholars' delegation to Palestine, UK museum slammed for links to Ahava