boycott against Israel

Dutch Green Left Party walks back motion to boycott Israel

The party said the motion was in opposition to legislation in foreign countries to forbid BDS, which Green Left opposes on freedom of expression grounds.

Mississippi House passes bill banning boycott of Israel

A measure disqualifying investment in companies that boycott Israel advances to the state Senate.

EU gave nearly $5.7 million to NGOs that promote Israel boycotts over past 2 years, report finds

The European Union responded that it does not support nor fund boycotts against Israel.

Culture

Spanish sports minister apologizes for canceling of water polo match against Israel due to boycott

United States

Federal court blocks Arizona law excluding Israel boycotters from contracts

United States

Federal lawsuit in Kansas over state BDS law dismissed

United States

Louisiana makes it illegal for state to contract with companies that boycott Israel or settlements

Global

French director Jean-Luc Godard among dozens of film professionals to boycott Israel cinema event

Ideas

Please, Natalie Portman, don’t abandon Israel. Engage with its peacemakers.

Global

French mayor refused entry to Israel over support for BDS and a Palestinian state

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