Israel boycott
Israelis unable to compete in FIDE amateur chess tournament taking place in Malaysia
FIDE's official announcement states that "all FIDE member federations and all eligible players are invited to participate." However, Malaysia's entry restrictions prevent Israelis from competing.
'Jews never lose': Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder finds laughter amid war and hate
Israeli television is thriving on screen - but insiders warn of an industry in crisis
Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott
Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham urges to ramp up pressure on Israel and ban settlement goods
"We’ve got to do more to put pressure on the Israeli government ... Yes, we have taken some important steps ... But let’s be honest, the UK was too slow to call for a ceasefire," said Burnham.
Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts
Following Israel’s 2025 Eurovision showing, in which Yuval Raphael’s performance of “New Day Will Rise” came in first in the televoting, there were calls to investigate Israel for rules violations.
The meaning of the Food Coop’s boycott of Israel in Mamdani's New York - opinion
The 'Jewish heritage' that is celebrated by progressives and New York’s mayor does not include the Jewish state.
Two books, two realities: How October 7 transformed Lihi Lapid's American book tour - opinion
Publishing two books abroad revealed how October 7 reshaped Jewish identity in the Diaspora – and why shared culture may be the bridge linking Jews together
McGill Law Faculty Chair resigns over institutional failure to protect Jewish students
Jonathan Amiel, who was also a course lecturer, told the McGill Dean that he was no longer willing or able to participate in his formal roles, or willing to fundraise on behalf of the faculty.
Pro-Palestinian activists intimidate Jewish residents in UK, push for Israel boycott
The activists, associated with the Apartheid-Free Zone (AFZ) movement, have been canvassing neighborhoods in Hackney, Bristol, Sheffield, and Brighton.
Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo announces they are returning their trophy in protest against Israel
The comments are the latest protest against the European Broadcasting Union, which has seen five countries pull out after it cleared Israel last week to take part in next year's event in Austria.
Boycotts could hurt Eurovision budget but not the 'show,' host ORF says
At a meeting on Thursday, national broadcasters that make up the European Broadcasting Union cleared Israel to take part in the next contest in May
Olwen Fouéré rejects honorary doctorate from University of Galway due to Israeli ties - report
Fouéré, known for roles in "The Crown", "Derry Girls", and "Fantastic Beasts", became the second entertainment figure from Ireland to reject the honor this week after filmmaker Margo Harkin.
Peter Beinart criticized by BDS, Israeli right for speaking at TAU
Peter Beinart faces backlash from both BDS and right-wing groups after speaking at Tel Aviv University.