War on Want

UK unions urge G4S to end Israel occupation role now

Michael Deas 17 May 2016

Firm has long track record of breaking promises to end services to the Israeli military, police and prisons. Read more about UK unions urge G4S to end Israel occupation role now

Has the UK really banned boycotts?

Asa Winstanley 7 March 2016

Campaigners say new government policy a rehash of existing laws. Read more about Has the UK really banned boycotts?

UK threatens to fine town halls that boycott Israel

Asa Winstanley 18 February 2016

Public bodies boycotting Israel could be fined. Read more about UK threatens to fine town halls that boycott Israel

In surprise move, France rejects Israeli drones

Ali Abunimah 5 February 2016

Campaigners hail win, but say the choice of any drones is nothing to celebrate. Read more about In surprise move, France rejects Israeli drones

Why Cameron won't stop boycott of Israel

Michael Deas 29 January 2016

Local authorities are angry at attempts to prevent them taking investment decisions which clash with UK foreign policy. Read more about Why Cameron won't stop boycott of Israel

UK wants law to stop councils boycotting Israel

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 10 December 2015

The Conservative government says BDS harms UK’s “international interests.” Read more about UK wants law to stop councils boycotting Israel

EU-US trade deal mustn't stifle calls for Israel boycott, say unions

Ali Abunimah 10 September 2015

150 European groups vow to resist pressure exerted by US in trade negotiations. Read more about EU-US trade deal mustn't stifle calls for Israel boycott, say unions

UK campaigners plan to close Israeli arms factory on Gaza war anniversary

Michael Deas 10 June 2015

The factory near Birmingham owned by Elbit Systems makes engines for drones. Read more about UK campaigners plan to close Israeli arms factory on Gaza war anniversary

Palestine solidarity campaigners dominate annual meeting of G4S

Amena Saleem 5 June 2015

Defying a ban on cameras, activists managed to film part of G4S’ annual general meeting this week. Read more about Palestine solidarity campaigners dominate annual meeting of G4S

Could massive EU-US trade deal be extended to Israel?

David Cronin 22 April 2015

The possibility of Israel joining the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is being discussed in both Washington and Brussels. Read more about Could massive EU-US trade deal be extended to Israel?