Dublin city council calls for Israel sanctions
18 July 2014
The Irish capital city’s government passed a motion Monday calling on Ireland to impose arms embargo and sanctions on Israel.
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Palestinians in Israel demand war crimes probe for Gaza
15 July 2014
“The Palestinian Arab community in Israel has mobilized in protest at the increase in violence towards Palestinians by both the state and individuals, within the West Bank, Gaza and Israel.”
Detroit rallies largest turnout for Palestine in years
15 July 2014
Over 1,000 demonstrators turned out for an action against injustice in Detroit and Palestine.
A handful of Israeli academics responds to call to condemn Gaza slaughter
14 July 2014
Some may be fearful to speak out because of the vicious incitement and threats that dissenters face.
Academic boycott of Israel now "fireproof" as Australian court challenge fails
11 July 2014
Shurat HaDin’s case against now-victorious professor and boycott activist Jake Lynch has collapsed.
Spoof of ADL ad justifying attack on Gaza goes viral
9 July 2014
“The ADL has been a consistent embarrassment to the Jewish community and its campaign to justify the bombing of Gaza is just the latest act in a storied history of shameful behavior.”
Palestine activists celebrate as SodaStream shuts UK store
3 July 2014
Activists say these are major wins for the boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign.
Rapper Talib Kweli takes stand for Palestine, cancels Israel gig
3 July 2014
“As much as I want to play Israel, I have decided not to in solidarity with Palestinians who will not have access to my show,” the artist wrote.
“We don’t Dig apartheid!” Israeli activists disrupt NBC shoot in Jaffa - video
27 June 2014
Activists protesting Israel-subsidized NBC show “whitewashing apartheid” are greeted with racist slogans.
French warning over business with settlements may have broader impact on Israeli economy
25 June 2014
New guidance warns that firms doing business with Israeli settlements could face legal action and “reputational risks.”