BDS

Anglican Church of Southern Africa votes to support boycott of Israel

Friday-27-September-2019

On Thursday the Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA) voted to boycott Israel until it ended its occupation of Palestine. ACSA represents Anglican communities in South Africa Namibia Lesotho Eswatini (Swaziland) Mozambique Angola and St Helena.

BDS launches global campaign to boycott Puma

Sunday-21-April-2019

The Boycott Divestment Sanctions (BDS) Movement has launched a global campaign to boycott the sportswear manufacturer “Puma” because of its sponsorship of the Israel football association which includes teams in Israel’s illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land.

Thousands rally in London on 1st anniversary of March of Return

Sunday-31-March-2019

Thousands gathered in London on 'Land day' and the first anniversary of the Great Return March.

Three BDS activists stand trial in Germany

Thursday-7-March-2019

Three Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) activists stood trial Monday in Germany for protesting at an event featuring an Israeli politician in Berlin.

ANC Youth League affirms support for BDS

Tuesday-19-February-2019

The African National Congress Youth League has affirmed its support for the international Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.

Greek academics sign petition to boycott Israeli institutions

Friday-25-January-2019

Greek academics and researchers on Friday announced an initiative to boycott Israeli academic institutions in response to calls by the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS).

Pro-Israel bill stalls in US Senate

Wednesday-9-January-2019

Legislation reaffirming U.S. support for allies in the Middle East including a measure to punish Americans who boycott Israel did not pass on Tuesday amid a domestic political dispute that has resulted in a partial federal government shutdown.

Noted British bank divests from Israeli arms firm

Friday-28-December-2018

World’s seventh largest bank HSBC has divested from Israeli weapons maker Elbit Systems over human rights concerns in a move seen as a victory for the Boycott Divestment and Sanction (BDS) movement that fights Israel’s occupation of Palestine.

Thousands expected at Osun State pro-Palestine rally

Friday-14-December-2018

Pro-Palestine solidarity is growing across Nigeria as thousands are expected to attend a rally and walk for Palestine in Iwo Osun State on Sunday.

NYU student council supports boycott of firms having ties with Israel

Saturday-8-December-2018

The Student Government Assembly at New York University (NYU) passed a resolution Thursday supporting a boycott of companies that deal with the Israeli government.