Palestinian Authority faces backlash, as popular conference denounces normalization, and plans boycott expansion in West Bank. Read more about National conference focuses on West Bank boycott efforts 

A roundup of recent global actions related to the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement. Read more about BDS Roundup: Alice Walker, Roger Waters call on Alicia Keys to cancel Tel Aviv show 

Cynical award honors Freeman for “combating racism” Read more about Morgan Freeman and Jian Ghomeshi, say no to Israeli apartheid on May 6! 

University of Sydney’s student representative council passes academic boycott resolution to cut ties with Israel’s Technion, citing complicity in violations against Palestinian rights. Read more about BDS Roundup: University of Sydney student council passes academic boycott resolution 

Spanish writer Antonio Muñoz Molina is due to accept the Jerusalem Prize from Israeli President Shimon Peres this weekend, despite calls from a wide range of activists to respect the boycott call. Read more about Alice Walker, Roger Waters, and activists to writer Antonio Muñoz Molina: Don't cross the picket line 

The EU betrays its Israel-centric perspective when it defines Palestinian refugees as the “problem” instead of Israel’s refusal to comply with international law. Read more about Palestinians condemn EU for new conditions tying humanitarian aid to joint projects with “Jews and Arabs”