See the NGO Monitor’s full report here “There are no death camps. Israel is too sophisticated for that. Israel is a more evolved war criminal. It does things slower.” -Omar Barghouti, PACBI co-founder Overview PACBI is led by Palestinian academics and intellectuals promoting a “comprehensive[] and consistent[] boycott all Israeli …
Report of the Inquiry Panel Canadian Parliamentary Coalition to Combat Antisemitism Israel and the Apartheid Slander – Richard J. Goldstone Is There Still A Jewish Question? Why I’m An Anti-Anti-Zionist – Ellen Willis Peaceful Resolution Requires Compassion – Muli Peleg Banning Israel Anti-Apartheid Week at Universities – David Matas Where’s …
Examples of Phony Claims: In May 2010, Deutsche Bank declared that it had not divested from any Israeli companies, despite the BDS Movement’s claims. A similar victory was claimed when UK firm Blackrock sold its shares in a targeted company. When Blackrock issued a statement saying that the financial choice had nothing …
Many students respond to BDS initiatives on campus through newspaper editorials. Also, we recommended checking out the Gary A. Tobin Awards for Excellence in Student Reporting on Anti-Semitism. Below are a few examples of student op-eds: Viewpoint: Focusing on Coexistence – University of Michigan BDS a lot of bunk; The movement to …
While BDS on the American campus has been widely unsuccessful, it is relevant to note its few successes abroad as a reminder to the importance of efforts to stop BDS. Chile There’s another boycott, an international one, that’s gaining momentum – an economic boycott. Last week the Chilean parliament decided …
Do you want to learn more about how to respond to BDS and to be an advocate for Israel? These experts are available to offer training: Mitchell Bard Mitchell Bard is the Executive Director of the nonprofit American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE) and one of the leading authorities on U.S.-Middle East …
The delegitimization movement has to date had no impact on Israeli policy toward the Palestinians. Like the Arab League’s economic boycott, which began before the establishment of Israel, and remains in force today, BDS initiatives will not force Israel to disappear or to capitulate to demands that compromise its security. …
Port Townsend Food Co-op rejected a boycott proposal: Following the July 15,2010 Olympia Food Co-op’s vote to boycott Israeli-made products, BDS supporters were hoping to carry the momentum to Port Townsend The Co-op board, however, concluded that policy does not allow them to take a stand on international issues and …
Harvard University Investigates Dining Services Sodastream Boycott Stanford UC-Berkeley UC-San Diego UCLA UCLA Chancellor’s Statement Rejecting Divestment Carleton University University of Michigan University of Windsor University of Washington University of Sussex University of California Statement on Divestment Michigan State University Jewish Studies Department Statement on BDS UC Irvine Faculty Denounce …
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