Tag: Divestment and Sanctions
The 2021 Squad Is Bigger, Posing Real Threat Against the Democratic Establishment
We wish Speaker Pelosi much success in taming her progressive infestation.
Calling BDS Groups ‘Cancer’ Pompeo Says Trump Will Cut their Support
“We want to stand with all other nations that recognize the BDS movement for the cancer that it is.”
Report: Breaking the Silence Received NIS 2.5 Million from Pro-Terrorism, BDS Foundation
The funding Breaking the Silence received from NDC is troubling given NDC's demand that its supported groups support Palestinian Right of Return and the BDS campaign.
90 Groups Urge California Gov. Newsom to Kill Ethnic Studies Program Pushing BDS
Anti-Zionism and BDS intrinsic part of ‘Critical’ ethnic studies mission.
Ilhan Omar Faces a Serious Challenger in Tuesday’s Primary
In 2012, Omar tweeted: "Israel has hypnotized the world, may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel."
Germany to Release Report Showing Anti-Semitism Continues to Rise
“In the everyday life of Jewish citizens, this means they are subjected to insults, threats and attacks.”
Linda Sarsour’s Pal Wins Democratic Nomination in Missouri Primary
So, Israel has lost another friend in Congress.
Israeli Former Ambassadors, MKs, Trying to Derail DNC Platform to Attack Jewish State
On the eve of Tisha B'Av this is actually good news, as it fits the verse (Isaiah 49:17): "Swiftly your children are coming; Those who ravaged and ruined you shall leave you."
Palestinian-American Owner of Cup Foods Called Cops on George Floyd over Counterfeit $20
Turns out there's an Arabic equivalent to the infamous "Shvartze" slur – it's "Abeed" and it means slaves. As in the slaves Arab merchants sold in the New World for several centuries.
Sodastream Hosts Iftar Event for 2,000 Families in Plant that Replaced BDS-Targeted Facility
Back in 2016, the SodaStream plant a couple of miles on the wrong side of the green line was forced to lay off its remaining 74 Arab workers and close down.
University of Illinois Student President Vetoes BDS Bill
It will now likely be heard again by the student government, where this time it will need a two-thirds majority to override the president’s veto.
After Six-Hour Debate, University of Illinois Student Government Passes BDS Resolution
Another US university where Jewish students should not go.
B’nai B’rith Attacks Baseball’s Promotion of Israel Hater Roger Waters
In 2018, the Simon Wiesenthal Center counted Waters among the ten worst anti-Semitic phenomena of the year – a year which witnessed the Tree Of Life Synagogue massacre.
Study Finds Clear Evidence Faculty in 40 Universities Use Classroom to Promote BDS
Academic BDS-supporting instructors had an average of 78% of their course readings authored by BDS supporters.
Giuliani Catching Flack for Saying He’s More Jewish than George Soros
Soros is a product of his assimilated background, which he himself described in a 2016 interview as a "Jewish anti-Semitic home."
UN Releases ‘Unprecedented’ Report Linking Anti-Semitism to BDS
The report recommends that all UN member states adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of anti-Semitism. So far, 18 of them have done so.
Governor Cuomo Meets President Rivlin, Offers Condolences
“You are a true friend,” the president said. “Welcome back to Israel and to Jerusalem, our capital! It is good to see you, as always."
And Now for Something Completely Different: Ilhan Omar Joins Black-Jewish Caucus
Jewish Congressional Democrats who failed to sanction the raving anti-Semite from Minnesota have decided to join her instead.
Report: Israeli Academics Tried to Kill German Anti-BDS Law
"Contrary to NGO claims that they are engaging in 'legitimate criticism' of Israel, the NGO rhetoric, publications, and activities often violate accepted standards."
Supreme Court Rejects BDS Appeal to Publicize Archaeological Digs in Territories
And so, weighing the destruction of Israeli researchers' careers versus handing them over to the worst enemies of the Jewish State, Justice Baron sides with the criminals.
Numerous Groups Applaud Blue Ribbon Panel’s Rebuke of Anti-Israel UM Professor
In addition to curtailing student rights and educational opportunities, promotion of an academic boycott increases the risk of anti-Semitism on campus.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Texas Anti-BDS Law
Judge Pitman said "the statute threatens 'to suppress unpopular ideas' [and] manipulate the public debate through coercion rather than persuasion,'" concluding: "This the First Amendment does not allow."
Elizabeth Warren Victory Spells Return to Obama Mid-East Policies, Especially with Gantz as PM
The Democratic party of 2019 is radically different from the same party only ten years ago, and eons away from the party in the 1970s and '80s.
Michigan, Pitzer, Boycotters of Israeli Academia Just the Tip of an Iceberg
Opponents of an academic boycott of Israel owe John Cheney-Lippold and Daniel Segal a debt of gratitude.
Senate Anti BDS Legislation Stops 4 Votes Short of 60
The bill's opponents included Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT).
Israeli Jordan Valley Farmers Take BDS Battle to Frankfurt
“The economic warfare waged against our farming communities only increases suffering for all parties involved and does nothing towards creating dialog."
Im Tirtzu Urging Donors to Challenge Hebrew U. Support for BDS Student
Alqasem's supported Rasmea Odeh, a convicted terrorist who murdered two Hebrew University students in 1969.
Israeli Ship Refused Safe Harbor in Tunisia
Boycott organizations threatened to block the port of the North-African country, forcing the Zim owned ship to turn around.
Corbyn Apologizes for Hajo Meyer’s Comparing Israel to Nazism
On Holocaust Memorial Day 2010, Meyer was invited to an event at the Parliament, where he compared Israeli policy to the Nuremberg laws.
RJC to Spend $500,000 Attacking Anti-Israel House Challenger in Pennsylvania
On Monday, Democratic House candidate Wallace celebrated on Facebook his J Street endorsement.