JERUSALEM (AP) — The head of an organization representing Jewish communities worldwide says it is launching a new initiative to counter the anti-Israel boycott movement on college campuses. Ron Lauder, chairman of the World Jewish Congress, says his group will
TEL AVIV – In an unprecedented move, Illinois became the first state in the U.S. to bar companies from doing business with the state if they boycott Israel or its settlements, the Jerusalem Post reported. The Illinois Investment Policy board on Friday
The Jerusalem Post reports: BERLIN – The hardcore BDS-Kampagne (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Campaign) announced on its website that the French-German DAB Bank in Munich will terminate its account on April 14. In what is widely considered a victory for
TEL AVIV – SodaStream, the carbonated drinks manufacturer attacked by anti-Israel boycotters two years ago, fired the last of its Palestinian workers Monday after Israeli authorities refused to grant them work permits, the company said. A total of 74 Palestinian
The International Business Times reports: A senior UK minister is expected to announce plans of a government attempt to prevent local authorities from participating in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement against Israel. Under the new guidance, NHS trusts,
TEL AVIV – A New York City food coop has adopted new measures that make it more difficult for members to pass boycott resolutions against Israeli products, the Times of Israel reported. Brooklyn’s Park Slope Food Coop, which had previously
TEL AVIV – Diplomatic cables from Israeli embassies all over the world indicate that the international Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel is gaining significant momentum, the Jerusalem Post reported. A number of diplomatic cables sent to Israel’s
Megastar singer and actress Jennifer Lopez will perform in Israel this summer, Ynet news reported. The 46-year-old songstress will perform a single show in Tel Aviv, marking her first concert for Israeli fans. J.Lo is joining other international pop stars
