BDS
Accusations of Israeli genocide at US universities linked to BDS supporters, AMCHA report finds
An AMCHA Initiative study examining 278 university events found a stark link between pre-Oct. 7 support for boycotting Israel and accusations of genocide in academic programming.
Fringe rabbis recruit Jewish clergy to lobby against US military aid to Israel, halt weapons sales
CUNY ordered to disclose all investments in companies with alleged ties to Israel
Ireland's new €53m. jet may struggle in fog as government rejects Israeli-made landing system
Peter Beinart apologizes after criticism over Tel Aviv University talk
In his apology statement, Beinart acknowledged that he had made "a serious mistake" by failing to seek out Palestinian perspectives before speaking at the Israeli university.
Who are the anti-Israel activists on key committees of Mamdani's transition team? - explainer
Waleed Shahid describes himself as a democratic political strategist. He has a track record of mocking Jewish outlets and making anti-Israel comments on social media.
Both right-wing Israelis, pro-Palestinians slam pro-BDS journalist Peter Beinart after lecture
Peter Beinart's lecture at Tel Aviv University on Trump, Israel, and American democracy faces backlash from both right-wing Israeli groups and BDS activists.
Finnish retail chain stops selling Israeli products over Gaza war
S Group, a major Finnish retailer, halts selling Israeli products in response to the Gaza war.
Cornell student union voting on BDS resolution backing 'resisting' by 'any means'
If the referendum passes, CGSU-UE would commit to undertaking " political education about the Palestinian struggle for liberation and its connection to our working conditions at Cornell."
Columbia University rejects three Israel divestment proposals
The three December 2024 proposals by Columbia students, faculty, and staff accused the Israeli government and military of human rights violations, war crimes, and apartheid.
Editor's Notes: The year Jews stopped believing in a safe West - comment
Diaspora communities in the West rethink their safety in the wake of rising antisemitism and political shifts.
What Somerville can actually do on Israel divestment under Massachusetts law
While several US cities and universities have considered similar proposals, the Somerville vote is notable because it succeeded at the ballot box.
Jewish Moroccan anti-Israel activist and BDS Morocco founder, Sion Assidon, dies aged 77
Jewish Moroccan activist and BDS Morocco founder Sion Assidon died Friday at 77 after months in a coma following a fall, though the movement claims he was attacked for his anti-Zionist activism.
Mamdani’s New York victory exposes fault lines in Jewish Democratic politics
Mamdani’s election revealed a split among Jewish voters, with younger progressives backing his pro-Palestinian stance and older generations sticking with pro-Israel candidates.