Unilever sells Ben and Jerry’s Israeli business, allowing for operation in illegal settlements
After a year of backlash, legal challenges, and Zionist lobbying, Ben and Jerry’s products will return to illegal settlements, in direct contradiction of the company’s will
Human rights groups denounce EU’s gas deal with Israel
The Europe Union is looking for alternative sources of gas supply in an attempt to reduce dependence on Russian gas following sanctions imposed against the country after its attack on Ukraine
Africa’s biggest street art festival drops Israeli sponsorship following artists protest
Organizers of the annual International Public Arts Festival being held in South Africa have dropped Israeli sponsorship for the event following sustained pressure from the South African BDS chapter.
Yet again, Israel refuses to cooperate with inquiry on human rights violations
The UNHCR constituted a commission of inquiry to investigate instances of human rights violations committed in Israel and occupied Palestine
Can Israel stop the world from saying ‘apartheid’? Concealing the suffering in Palestine
Israel attempts to improve its public image to counter efforts by human rights organizations that reveal the nature of Israeli apartheid
Thousands lead 200 kilometre march in defense of Bolivia’s democracy & other stories
Today we look at the March for the Homeland in defense of democracy in Bolivia, the 7th round of talks on the 2015 nuclear deal in Vienna, and more
Best-selling Irish writer Sally Rooney joins BDS campaign
Rooney rejected an Israeli publisher’s offer to release a Hebrew version of her book. The publishing house in question, Modan, is well known for its ties to the Israel military
Open letter to state parties of Arms Trade Treaty calls for arms embargo on Israel
The signatories, which include rights organizations and members of civil society, called on the signatories of the Arms Trade Treaty to end the supply of conventional arms, munitions, parts and components to Israel
Activists in Jordan launch protest against natural gas deal with Israel
The deal between the two countries has been widely denounced in Jordan over the years with trade unions, activists and politicians deeming it to be a “betrayal of the Palestinian people”
Court declares anti-BDS law in State of Georgia unconstitutional
A district court delivered the judgement on a case filed by journalist Abby Martin who was not allowed to speak at an event at Georgia Southern University after she refused to sign an undertaking agreeing to distance herself from the BDS movement
Palestinians slowly return home after ceasefire in besieged Gaza and other stories
Today we look at the situation in Gaza following the ceasefire, protests by Papuan communities in Indonesia amid growing violence, and more
Opposition grows against Canada’s decision to buy drones from Israel
Citing manufacturer Elbit System’s human rights record, pro-Palestine groups say that purchase of drones from Israeli companies strengthens the occupation of Palestine. Elbit has faced numerous protests by the Palestinian BDS movement
- UN Security Council agrees to extend aid to rebel-held regions of Syria for six months
- Bolsonaro supporter murders Workers’ Party member at birthday party
- Uncertainty prevails in Sri Lanka as protesters wait for president, PM to quit
- Saudi forces violate ceasefire in Yemen, killing 17
- Bid to ‘normalize’ relations with Bulgaria sparks protest in North Macedonia
