Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel, Russia from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut
The Venice Biennale jury announced it will refrain from considering artists from countries with leaders facing ICC charges, including Israel and Russia.
BDS movement
Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo announces they are returning their trophy in protest against Israel
Tesco suspends employee for refusing to handle Israeli goods, prompting pro-Palestinian protests
Cornell student union voting on BDS resolution backing 'resisting' by 'any means'
Columbia University rejects three Israel divestment proposals
The three December 2024 proposals by Columbia students, faculty, and staff accused the Israeli government and military of human rights violations, war crimes, and apartheid.
In a first, ballot initiative to divest from Israel wins at the ballot box, in Somerville, Mass.
Voters in Somerville, Massachusetts, passed a measure to divest from Israel, the first such vote in the US, despite opposition from local Jewish groups.
Spanish parliament approves Israel arms embargo
Spain’s parliament approved an arms embargo on Israel, halting all weapons trade, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government intensifies measures against Israel over the Gaza conflict.
Istanbul cancels Robbie Williams concert over safety fears following anti-Israel activist pressure
Istanbul authorities canceled Robbie Williams’s show after online backlash labeling him a “Zionist” over his ties to Israel and Jewish family.
Spain to discuss arms embargo on Israel on October 7 anniversary
The Spanish parliament will discuss approving a full arms embargo on the two-year anniversary of Hamas's October 7 massacre.
Danish pension fund drops Israeli investments over human rights concerns
It is the latest decision by a European fund manager to curtail investments in Israel, following recent divestments by Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund.
Ireland to skip Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster says
The European Broadcasting Union, which organizes and produces the event, said it understood the "concerns and deeply held views around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East."
Olivia Coleman, Ilana Glazer, Wallace Shawn, among stars pledging to boycott Israeli film industry
Hollywood A-listers pledged to not screen films or work with Israeli film institutions…that are "implicated in genocide and apartheid" against Palestinians.
UK police arrest around 425 at latest protest for banned Palestine Action
Palestine Action's ban, or proscription, puts the group alongside al-Qaeda and ISIS and makes it a crime to support or belong to the organization, punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
UK crackdown continues: 114 people charged for supporting Palestine Action
Over 700 people have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action since the group was proscribed, with 521 being arrested on August 9 for displaying placards supporting political vandalism.
