BDS movement

The BDS movement established an international campaign to exert pressure on Israel through economic, academic and cultural approaches. The BDS Israel movement calls for "various forms of boycott of Israel until it fulfills its obligations under international law." The movement was initiated at the United Nations Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa in 2001.

Anti-Israel protesters block McGill classes in pro-Palestinian strike

Jewish organizations reported that the protests were intimidating students at the Quebec university.

 People take part in a rally held by Jewish activists for freedom and democracy and against the dete

Columbia anti-Israel org. Instagram account disabled amid crackdown on university

CUAD said on X Monday that Meta's decision was part of a collusion between corporations and governments to censor pro-Palestinian activity.

Pro-Palestinian Cornell student to leave US after officials asked for surrender

The Cornell University student's attorneys said last month that he was asked to turn himself in and that his student visa was being revoked.

By REUTERS
01/04/2025

Pittsburgh University suspends pro-Palestinian group SJP from its campus

The suspension comes after the February 4 disciplinary hearing, which was convened after the group breached Pitt's event regulations, according to the university.

At least 53 British MPs sign motion backing sanctions against Israel

More than 50 UK MPs back a motion calling for sanctions on Israel over its military actions in the West Bank and alleged violations of international law.

27/03/2025

Gal Gadot’s role in Snow White sparks renewed Arab boycott calls

Arab organizations renew calls to boycott Disney’s Snow White over Gal Gadot’s role, citing her support for Israel, as the film struggles at the box office.

 A bagel store in Durham, North Carolina, found itself in hot water after backing out of a Jewish fo

BDS bagels? A bagel shop backed out of a Jewish food festival over Israel, then regret set in

After backlash for pulling out of a Jewish festival, a bagel shop owner apologizes, acknowledging his mistake and pledging to rebuild trust.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
12/03/2025

CUNY union retracts BDS resolution

CUNY authorities had published a statement denouncing BDS activity and condemning CUNY

Barnard staff hospitalized by anti-Israel activists invading campus building

Anti-Israel activists claimed that Barnard will negotiate with them about the expulsion of two students for class disruptions.

Students stage sit in at Barnard College building, calling for 'intifada revolution'

The incident, which was initially believed to be at Columbia University, was instigated by members of Columbia University Apartheid Divest.

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