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Pittsburgh Jewish groups hope to quash a referendum that would force the city to boycott Israel

No city has seen a measure to boycott Israel brought to voters. And Pittsburgh’s measure has caused quite a stir.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
17/08/2024

In sharp policy reversal, US academic union supports boycott

The AAUP's new stance allows academic boycotts as potential responses to serious issues, shifting from its 2006 position against them.

Despite Erdogan's boycott: IDF bases are powered by Turkish-owned plant

Erdogan imposed a boycott on Israeli exports and imports following the Gaza conflict.

By LIAT RON
09/08/2024

Norwegian who volunteered in Israel has Bergen shop repeatedly vandalized

Model and actor Enok Groven had come to Israel in March to help the IDF with logistics through the Sar-El program.

Shots fired at Montreal Israeli cuisine eatery on anti-Zionist boycott list

Falafel Yoni was recently placed on an anti-Israel boycott list and has been bombarded with what it says are fake, politically motivated reviews.

Ahead of Olympics, Israel should reconsider its interactions on the global stage

Maybe it’s time to reevaluate sending our delegates to a country that has made it clear that Israelis are not welcome and where their lives are in danger simply for being Israeli.

By LAURA JAMPOLE
18/06/2024

Jewish writers are getting blacklisted and worry about their publishing futures

In a literary world allegedly dedicated to free speech, what great works of literature will be lost with this censorship? What stories will not be told?

By AMY KLEIN
04/06/2024
Iraqi students gather during a protest in solidarity with American university students

Iraq detains at least 12 after latest attack on Baghdad KFC

Iraqi security forces quelled protesters attacking a KFC in Baghdad, injuring three and detaining 12. Attacks are linked to calls from Kataib Hezbollah to boycott US brands.

By REUTERS
04/06/2024

Despite string of pro-Palestinian statements, CUNY faculty union rejects Israel boycott

The City University of New York's faculty union rejected a resolution calling for an Israel boycott. The decision may relate more to salary negotiations than to views on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

By LUKE TRESS/(NEW YORK JEWISH WEEK)
31/05/2024

The academic community must avoid politically motivated boycotts

When scientists are estranged from their peers because of politics, cooperation, the sharing of information, and the advancement of human knowledge, become much more difficult.

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