Maryland Joins List of States Reviewing Contracts with Ben & Jerry’s, Unilever

“Please continue to be assured that Maryland is committed to diversity and inclusion, and ardently opposes any form of discrimination based on religion, national origin, place of residence or ethnicity,” stated a letter by Maryland Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith.

American Legislator Predicts Rosy Israeli Future During Trump Era

The ardently pro-Israel Rep. Clemmons described a positive future for Israel during Trump era.

For NYC Israel Day Parade, BDS Banned Only in Words

NY's Celebrate Israel Parade new guidelines barring BDS advocates doesn't actually bar BDS advocates.

Samaria Regional Council Urges Rejection of McDonald’s Tender at BG Airport Over Boycott of...

“As you know, McDonald’s Israel, headed by Omri Padan, blatantly boycotts the citizens and territories of the State of Israel beyond the Green Line."

Strategic Affairs Minister: Fight Against BDS About To Become a “Whole New Ball Game”.

Calling for “cautious optimism,” Erdan went on to share several methods being developed that are designed to counter BDS activities.

BDS Agitators Disrupt UN Envoy Danny Danon at Columbia U. [video]

"The people of Israel will never leave the Land of Israel," UN ambassador Danny Danon announced at Columbia University.

Amnesty Intl Joins BDS, Boycotts TripAdvisor in Israel

The BDS campaign of harassment against TripAdvisor can only be countered by a greater campaign of support for TripAdvisor by pro-Israeli consumers.

Coca-Cola Exec Deployed to Quell BDS PR Disaster Seemingly Anti-Israel

Coca-Cola's BDS exposé compounded by executive's anti-Israel statements and company's promotion of Arab Apartheid.

Jews Outraged As Canadian Greens Endorse BDS Against Leader’s Recommendation

Another policy resolution that called on the Canada Revenue Agency to revoke the charitable status of the Jewish National Fund of Canada, passed committee by a comfortable margin.

Writers Protest Denying British-Pakistani Writer the Nelly Sachs Prize over BDS Membership

Journalist Alan Posener noted Shamsie's refusal to allow her works to be translated into Hebrew.

Israeli Christian Group Publishes Anti-BDS Guide

The organization also is encouraging young Christians to serve in the IDF.

‘Boycott Bill’ Will Ban Participants from Entering Israel

Under proposed new legislation, anyone who participates in an anti-Israel boycott will not be allowed to enter the Jewish State.

Senate Anti-BDS Vote Could Isolate House Anti-Israel Democrats

It is unlikely that House Democrats would touch the anti-BDS portion of the Senate legislative package, if only to avoid exposing the party's rift over Israel.

PMW Report Leads to Germany’s Cancellation of PA Sports Deal

Germany had planned to send sports expert Gert Engels to coach the Palestinian Authority football team over a 2-year period.

Republican Senators Introduce Bill to Ban Antisemitic Country-of-Origin Labels

“Left-wing activists abuse county-of-origin labels in order to stigmatize products made in Israel,” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said in a release. “Our bill will defend the integrity of the Jewish state by ensuring that Israeli products may proudly bear the label ‘Made in Israel.’”

Senators Rubio, Cotton, Introduce Bill Banning Country-of-Origin Labels

“Left-wing activists abuse country-of-origin labels in order to stigmatize products made in Israel.”

Netanyahu Hits Back: Diplomatic Fallout After Anti-Israel UN Resolution 2334

PM Netanyahu orders two ambassadors home for "consultations" and an end to aid programs for one of the sponsors of anti-Israel UN Resolution 2334. That's for starters.

Democratic Candidate for House Accuses Israel of ‘Human Rights Violations,’ Supports BDS

The campaign website also states that “the U.S. government needs to stop enabling conflicts by reducing aid from nations committing human rights violations,” a reference implied of Israel.

California’s Pitzer College Suspends Israel Study Abroad Program

Pro-Hamas students on campus are hailing the termination of the program as a victory.

BDS South Africa Deleted Tweet about Ties with PFLP, Caught by NGO Monitor

The PFLP was designated a terrorist group by the European Union (EU), the US, Canada, and Israel.

West Virginia Treasurer Calls on Unilever to Put Stop to Ben & Jerry’s Boycott

“The willingness of a major U.S. corporation to protest a nation whose ideals have long served as a symbol for democratic principles in the Middle East sets a dangerous precedent,” said Riley Moore.

Orange Pulling Brand Name from Israel’s Partner Communications

Orange's official explanation is about brand licensing, side-stepping the CEO's anti-Israel political explanation.

Ohio State Hillel Drops LGBT Group over Ties with Anti-Zionist Jewish NGO

JVP’s strategy is to create a wedge within the American Jewish community, while working toward eliminating US economic, military, and political aid to Israel. JVP also supports BDS.

Minister Accompanying Netanyahu: Settlement Freeze Off the Table

For now, nobody is pushing the 2-state thing. Maybe wait until after the Russian occupation…

Likud: Lapid Never Protested his Own MK’s Petition to Cancel Trump’s Meeting in Israel...

The signatories include former Communist party MK Dov Khenin, Labor's Eitan Cabel, and Lapid's Yesh Atid MK Yael German.

Ben & Jerry’s Condemns Parent Company Unilever’s Decision to Sell Rights to Israeli Franchisee,...

“Unilever rejects completely and repudiates unequivocally any form of discrimination or intolerance. Antisemitism has no place in any society."

For Reform the B in BDS Spells Bibi

The Reform movement will not meet Netanyahu before he gives back their share of the Western Wall.

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