Category Archives: BDS

Three years since Cast Lead

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Today in Palestine

Four children in the al Samouni family use animated drawings to share what happened to their family during the Israeli attack on Gaza in the winter of 2008-09.

Posted in Activism, Arab Spring, BDS, Egypt, Gaza, Iran, Iraq, Israeli Government, Middle East, Occupation, One state/Two states, Settlers/Colonists, Today in Palestine, US Policy in the Middle East, US Politics | 3 Comments

Right-wing attack group caught fabricating quotes in effort to smear critics of Israel

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Alex Kane

Right-wing Zionist group Stand With Us was called out after publishing fabricated quotes in an effort to undermine an upcoming BDS conference.

Posted in Activism, BDS, Israel Lobby, Israel/Palestine, US Politics | Tagged , , , | 36 Comments

BDS victory: Veolia loses huge waste-treatment contract in London boroughs

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Palestine Solidarity Campaign UK

Press Release: Veolia Takes Severe Blow As It Fails To Win 485 Million Pound Contract In West London

Posted in Activism, BDS, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Media, On the ground reports | 25 Comments

Israeli university gaining a toehold in Manhattan specializes in weapons development

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Allison Deger

Technion, the Israeli technological university, has strong ties to the military-industrial complex through their academic partnerships with weapons companies, the military, and research and weapons development programs.

Posted in Activism, BDS, Features, Israel/Palestine, US Politics | 12 Comments

Two critiques of Norman Finkelstein

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Philip Weiss
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Norman Finkelstein, long a leader on discussion of the Israel/Palestine issue, has had differences with some activists over political questions.

Posted in Activism, BDS, Israel/Palestine, One state/Two states | 218 Comments

‘If Jesus were to come this year, Bethlehem would be closed’

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Today in Palestine

‘If Jesus were to come this year, Bethlehem would be closed’ A strip of settlements built on what was northern Bethlehem threatens to cut the city off from its historic twin, Jerusalem. If Joseph and Mary were making their way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Arab Spring, BDS, Egypt, Flotilla, Gaza, Iran, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Occupation, Settlers/Colonists, Today in Palestine, US Policy in the Middle East, US Politics | 5 Comments

Settlers have carried out over 100 attacks on Palestinians in 2011

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Today in Palestine

According to the Palestinian Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Israeli settlers have attacked 96 Holy Muslim and Christian sacred sites in the West Bank and 46 sacred sites in Occupied East Jerusalem since the beginning of the year.

Posted in Activism, Arab Spring, BDS, Egypt, Gaza, Iran, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Settlers/Colonists, Today in Palestine | 7 Comments

Bed Bath & Beyond flash mob: Stop selling illegal Israeli settlement products

Posted on December 20, 2011 by 14 Friends of Palestine CODEPINK Women for Peace and Keep Hope Alive

On International Human Rights Day, a flash mob took over a Bed Bath & Beyond in Marin County, CA to boycott Ahava cosmetics and SodaStream home carbonation systems.

Posted in Activism, BDS, Israel/Palestine, Nakba, Occupation, Reports/Video, Settlers/Colonists, US Policy in the Middle East, US Politics | 45 Comments

We will not be silent releases new t-shirt designs

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Allison Deger

The artist and activist from the “we will not be silent” t-shirts release 35 new Occupy and Arab Spring inspired designs, available for purchase this holiday season!

Posted in Activism, Arab Spring, BDS, Flotilla | 5 Comments

Defense lawyer Lichtman says Palestinians have a ‘culture of death’

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Philip Weiss

Jeffrey Lichtman is a prominent defense lawyer in New York and radio show host on the weekends. His facebook page is filled with thrusts at Islam. “I feel bad for the virgins,” when Israel claims that it has killed militants … Continue reading →

Posted in American Jewish Community, BDS, Israel Lobby, Israel/Palestine | 42 Comments

Our second Christmas of protests in Adelaide– now kids ask, ‘What is Palestine?’

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Margaret Cassar

Boycott activists in Adelaide celebrate their second Christmas at a mall, 62 weeks of demonstrations

Posted in Activism, BDS, Israel/Palestine | Tagged | 16 Comments

‘Joker’ now says he will play Tel Aviv

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Philip Weiss

British electronic music artist said he was backing out of 12/20 Tel Aviv gig under pressure from boycott activists. Now he seems to be changing his mind

Posted in Activism, BDS | 11 Comments

New details emerge on IDF interrogation methods of prisoners

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Today in Palestine

Haaretz details routine brutalization of Palestinian suspects

Posted in Activism, Arab Spring, BDS, Egypt, Gaza, Iran, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Middle East, Occupation, Settlers/Colonists, Today in Palestine, Turkey, US Policy in the Middle East, US Politics | 5 Comments

Assailed on Facebook for Tel Aviv gig, British musician Joker appears to back out

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Philip Weiss

British dubstep artist Joker seems to back out of Tel Aviv gig after fans on facebook inform him about apartheid conditions in Palestine

Posted in BDS, Israel/Palestine | 17 Comments

Settlers torch West Bank mosque, second attack in two days

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Today in Palestine

New attack on mosque in West Bank Vandals have tried to set a mosque on fire and scrawled graffiti on the walls for the second time in two days. link to www.bbc.co.uk   Mustafa Tamimi   Egypt envoy pays respects … Continue reading →

Posted in Arab Spring, BDS, Gaza, Iran, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Middle East, Occupation, On the ground reports, Settlers/Colonists, Today in Palestine, US Politics | 16 Comments

VIDEO: Israeli soldiers attack against women at Mustafa Tamimi’s funeral

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Today in Palestine

Read Linah Alsaafin’s harrowing account of being attacked by Israeli soldiers during Mustafa Tamimi’s funeral, and being saved by her fellow protesters.

Posted in Activism, Arab Spring, BDS, Egypt, Gaza, Iran, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Middle East, Occupation, Settlers/Colonists, Today in Palestine | 3 Comments

‘Ha’aretz’: Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists storm ‘Jewish supermarket’!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Phan Nguyen

Ha’aretz’s Barak Ravid fabricates story to induce Jewish fears against BDS.

Posted in BDS, Israel/Palestine, Media | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

US continued arms shipments to Egypt despite proof they were being used on protesters

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Today in Palestine

Amnesty International shows that the US has repeatedly transferred ammunition to Egypt despite the fact they were being used on protesters.

Posted in Activism, Arab Spring, BDS, Egypt, Gaza, Iran, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Middle East, Occupation, One state/Two states, Settlers/Colonists, Today in Palestine, US Policy in the Middle East, US Politics | 11 Comments

‘We refuse to be complicit’: Over 150 Swiss artists call to boycott Israeli art fest

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Adam Horowitz

The Swiss BDS Group has announced a statement signed by over 150 Swiss artists calling on artists, cultural institutions and the public to boycott the Culturescapes Israel festival and a “Swiss Season” program which hosts Swiss artists in Israel. Among … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, BDS | 15 Comments

The tax-deductible Occupation

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Paul Mutter

There are good NGOs and bad NGOs in Tel Aviv’s eyes. The new Likud-Yisrael Beitenu NGO funding legislation is aimed at the bad ones. Bad ones criticize the Occupation. Good ones help it along. This bill will limit and tax … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, American Jewish Community, BDS, Israel Lobby, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Occupation, One state/Two states, Settlers/Colonists, US Politics | 17 Comments

Netanyahu throws in with Lieberman on legislation targeting dissident NGO’s

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Paul Mutter

Netanyahu aligns with the far right on bill cracking down on foreign donations to dissident organizations

Posted in Activism, BDS, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Occupation, One state/Two states, Settlers/Colonists | 7 Comments

Human rights groups target fashion icon over NYC exhibition funded by settlement tycoon Lev Leviev

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Allison Deger

Israeli settlement mogul Lev Leviev is again the target of a boycott campaign for his human rights violations in the occupied territories.

Posted in Activism, BDS, Israel/Palestine | 11 Comments

Activists charge World Health Organization with being ‘blind to apartheid’

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Adam Horowitz

Palestinian & Israeli activists protested a WHO conference in Jerusalem which they say rewards Israel despite ongoing human rights violations.

Posted in Activism, BDS, Israel/Palestine | 8 Comments

BDS update: Rage in Israel as BNP Paribas is pressured to pull out

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Annie Robbins

BNP Paribas is leaving Israel and many suspect it’s due to pressure from boycott activists in France.

Posted in BDS, Israel/Palestine | 34 Comments

Egyptian protester: ‘They brought snipers to finish us off. As if we are Palestine and they are Israel.’

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Today in Palestine

Real News reports from Egypt including a protester who says, “They brought snipers to finish us off. As if we are Palestine and they are Israel.”

Posted in Arab Spring, BDS, Egypt, Gaza, Iran, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Middle East, Occupation, Settlers/Colonists, Today in Palestine, US Policy in the Middle East | 45 Comments