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27 December 2012
Dozens of academics from Israel and abroad, worried about the threat of academic boycott, petition university over participation in archaeological dig in the Silwan neighborhood of occupied East Jerusalem. Read more about Tel Aviv University's role in settler-run archaeological dig "playing into hands of BDS," Israeli academics complain
14 December 2012
Britain’s Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks will be honored at a Zionist-Federation-organized event Sunday with a “special guest,” the Israeli Air Force Commander who oversaw the devastating attacks on Lebanon and Gaza in 2006. Read more about Zionist Federation tribute to UK’s Chief Rabbi to include bomber of Beirut as “special guest”
13 December 2012
Opponents of BDS are – presumably deliberately – misrepresenting an Australian professor’s support for academic boycott. Read more about Anti-BDS crowd smear Australian boycott professor as "nut job"
17 October 2012
As they organise a debate on boycott, Brits for Peace Now refuse to answer questions on their role within anti-BDS coordination group Fair Play. Read more about Brits for Hasbara Now -- "peace" group is part of anti-boycott campaign
14 September 2012
Earlier this week, an Israeli military court judge ordered the release of a Palestinian whose violent arrest by non-uniformed Israeli soldiers a month ago was captured on video. Read more about Israeli army spokesperson's inaccuracy exposed, as judge releases Palestinian detained in Hebron
23 August 2012
Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister declares that “South Africa remains an apartheid state,” in response to decision to label settlement goods. Read more about In attack on South Africa, Israel's Deputy FM Danny Ayalon trivializes apartheid
22 August 2012
The head of a UK Israel lobby group describes the Palestinian BDS campaign as “designed” to “distress…the Jewish community.” Read more about Head of UK Israel lobby initiative: BDS designed to "distress" Jews
17 August 2012
Oxfam GB clarify claims made by The Board of Deputies of British Jews in an account of a recent meeting. Read more about Board of Deputies’ amateurish spinning of “dialogue” with Oxfam
13 August 2012
Comparing jail sentences sheds light on the Israeli army’s problem with impunity. Read more about Justice and accountability Israeli-style: 45 days for killing a mother and daughter in Gaza
9 July 2012
Today the Church of England General Synod overwhelmingly voted in favorr of a motion on Palestine, in spite of intense pressure from pro-Israel organizations Read more about Church of England backs Palestine motion in spite of strong Israel lobby pressure
Ben White is a freelance journalist, writer and activist, specialising in Palestine/Israel. His articles have been widely published in the likes of The Guardian‘s Comment is free, Al Jazeera, Electronic Intifada, New Statesman, and many others. He is the author of ‘Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner’s Guide’ (2009, Pluto Press) and ‘Palestinians in Israel: Segregation, Discrimination & Democracy’ (2012, Pluto Press). Ben is a researcher/writer for the Journal of Palestine Studies.