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.
The incident, which was initially believed to be at Columbia University, was instigated by members of Columbia University Apartheid Divest.
The councilors thanked pro-Palestinian advocacy organizations, including Australia Palestine Advocacy Network, which maintains a toolkit on how to pass local council motions supporting Gaza.
McGill University windows were smashed at five buildings by anti-Israel activists on Wednesday evening, disrupting classes and exams.
The union would be required to meet this divestment objective by next January, and by next February, the PSC would establish a volunteer committee to oversee further divestment.
Anti-Israel demonstrators gathered in front of Oheb Shalom Congregation in New Jersey, to protest a talk by members of the IAF’s search-and-rescue unit.
Healthcare workers join demonstration calling for release of Gaza hospital director arrested by IDF, as protesters including Neturei Karta members march through Manhattan with anti-Zionist slogans.
The Wednesday incident saw the Palestine Action vandals riding the basket of cherry pickers while smashing and removing bricks from the wall of the UAV Engines Limited Lichfield District factory.
Palestinian Campaign for the Academic & Cultural Boycott of Israel condemned Marvel and Disney for casting Israeli actresses in two upcoming movies.
During the council meeting, more severe measures against Israel were debated but ultimately rejected, including a proposal to blackout the broadcast during Israel's performance.
New Alameda County Board of Supervisors and San Francisco State University (SFSU) ESG investment policies were promoted by anti-Israel activists with BDS in mind.