Israel denies entry to South African boycott activist
10 December 2014
A former EAPPI volunteer, Marthie Momberg was on her way to a Kairos Palestine conference in Bethlehem.
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Effort to block Israel boycott backfires at anthropology association
9 December 2014
Only 52 of more than 700 members backed motion that would have shut down debate on boycotting Israel.
Brazilian state cancels contract with Israeli drone-maker
8 December 2014
Rio Grande do Sul has admitted that opposition from Palestinians led it to tear up deal with Israeli arms firm.
Wesleyan University dumps Sabra hummus after student campaign
5 December 2014
Students are beginning to see the fruits of their divestment resolution passed last May.
Unions "are part of the struggle" for Palestine solidarity on US campuses
26 November 2014
Student workers at the University of California will hold a vote to support the boycott movement in response to the call by Palestinian trade and labor unions.
“You inspire me,” Alicia Keys tells singer who fundraises for Israeli army
20 November 2014
Why is an artist who just declared her commitment to social justice so closely tied to Idan Raichel, an advocate of the Israeli army who endorses torture?
South Africa retailer Woolworths takes Israel boycotters to court
19 November 2014
The South African retail giant Woolworths threatening BDS South Africa with legal action if it does not stop protests against Israeli goods at its stores.
Costly pro-Israel PR campaign fails to stop UCLA divestment
19 November 2014
UCLA became the sixth of nine undergraduate campuses in the UC system to pass a divestment resolution, despite expensive efforts by on-campus anti-Palestinian groups to thwart such a victory.
Palestinian American professor criticized over Israeli diplomat's appearance at Brown
17 November 2014
The dispute between a prominent Palestinian American professor and advocates of academic boycott highlights the dilemmas faced by those embedded in American institutions that openly adopt pro-Israel and anti-Palestinian stances.
“Common bond” found in African heritage delegation to Palestine
16 November 2014
Participants were tear gassed by Israeli army in West Bank village.