BDS Movement
News about economic and academic attacks against the Jewish state
Emerging evidence suggests that the BDS movement has extensive ties to Palestinian terrorist organizations, using the “social justice” movement as a veritable human shield for anti-Israel ideology and activism.
Calls to remove the Boston Workmen’s Circle from JCRC began to mount last summer when the group signed on to a petition organized by Jewish Voice for Peace.
House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) called on the reversal of her appointment, which was made on Jan. 17.
“BDS is nothing more than a cloak for anti-Semitism, and as long as I’m governor, BDS will be [dead on arrival],” said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
With anti-Israel fever raging on many North American campuses, a new book offers some help in sorting out where incoming undergraduates may feel increasingly uncomfortable.
Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell voted against the motion. Immediately after the vote, he filed a motion to reconsider for the fourth time.
Norway contributed nearly $2 million between 2017 to 2019, while Sweden gave $500,000 between 2017 and 2018.
“Anyone who propagates hateful messages is free to express their opinions as they wish, but should not be given a public platform at an educational establishment to do so,” said Liora Rez of the Center for Combating Hate in America.
The final tally was 53-43. At least four Democrats voted for cloture: Arizona’s Krysten Sinema, Alabama’s Doug Jones, West Virginia’s Joe Manchin and New Jersey’s Robert Menendez.
A prominent award was rescinded from former Black Panther member and anti-Israel activist Angela Davis after a backlash from the Alabama Jewish community.
If enacted, the legislation would impose fresh sanctions on Syria, and boost security cooperation with Israel and Jordan amid the announced gradual withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria.
Sens. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) each tweeted opposition to a vote advancing the legislation, citing the government shutdown.
