Ryan Rodrick Beiler’s blog

Norwegian city boycotts Israeli settlements

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 22 November 2016

Trondheim council also calls on national parliament to display solidarity with Palestine. Read more about Norwegian city boycotts Israeli settlements

In massive shift, Lutherans vote to halt US aid to Israel

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 17 August 2016

Church wants US to halt aid to Israel until settlement construction and human rights abuses end. Read more about In massive shift, Lutherans vote to halt US aid to Israel

Freedom Theatre staff blocked from traveling

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 8 June 2016

Two representatives of the Jenin group have been prevented from entering Jordan. Read more about Freedom Theatre staff blocked from traveling

US churches call for economic pressure on Israel

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 12 May 2016

Christian denominations at summit with Jimmy Carter call for end to occupation. Read more about US churches call for economic pressure on Israel

Alliance of Baptists rules out investing in Israel-linked firms

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 3 May 2016

The church’s investments will be probed so that firms profiting from Israel’s human rights abuses can be excluded. Read more about Alliance of Baptists rules out investing in Israel-linked firms

Religious group stops investing in Israel-linked firms

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 12 April 2016

The Unitarian Universalist Association may formally declare that it won’t buy shares from Caterpillar and HP. Read more about Religious group stops investing in Israel-linked firms

How Israel makes money from blockading Gaza

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 29 March 2016

Palestinian workers say they support BDS, even if it costs jobs in the short term. Read more about How Israel makes money from blockading Gaza

Three Palestinian football players arrested by Israel

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 18 March 2016

Latest arrests provide additional reasons why Israel should be kicked out of sporting competitions. Read more about Three Palestinian football players arrested by Israel

World’s top teacher motivated by trauma experienced under Israeli occupation

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 17 March 2016

Award for Hanan al-Hroub should help dispel myths about Palestinian education but comes at a time of dissent over PA treatment of teachers. Read more about World’s top teacher motivated by trauma experienced under Israeli occupation

SodaStream “factory of peace” remains a myth

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 9 March 2016

CEO now blames Israel — not BDS — for loss of Palestinian jobs. Read more about SodaStream “factory of peace” remains a myth