Ken Loach: ULB maintains decision despite P.M.’s disapproval
The Rector of ULB, Yvon Englert, maintained on Thursday morning that the award of an honorary doctorate to the film producer Ken Loach, scheduled for during the day should still go ahead.
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SA Senate approves controversial pro-Palestinian divestment resolution
The Student Association Senate passed a resolution Monday calling on the University to divest from nine companies that allegedly contribute to Palestinian human rights abuses – legislation that the senate….
Palestine files complaint against Israel under anti-racism treaty
Exclusive: complaint claims Israel maintains ‘system of discriminatory measures’
Natalie Portman Rejects Israel Prize in Light of its Crimes in Gaza
In a statement the Hollywood star said “[r]ecent events in Israel have been extremely distressing to her and she does not feel comfortable participating in any public events in Israel” and that “she cannot in good conscience move forward with the ceremony.”
Natalie Portman Decides Against Israel Honor, Cancels Trip
The actress had been announced as an honoree by the Genesis Prize Foundation in November.
One Of The Most Jewish Colleges In The Country Just Voted For BDS By Nearly 2-1 Margin
Students at Barnard College, the elite women’s school in New York City, voted this week to ask the university administration to divest from eight companies that do business in Israel…..
First Dublin, Now Gennevilliers: Israel Blocks Entry to French Mayor, Claiming He Supports BDS
Mayor Leclerc Patrice prevented from entering Israel from Jordan; Israeli officials note he sought to visit jailed Palestinian lawmaker Barghouti in the past
Israeli forces demolish Palestinian primary school in southern Hebron
BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Israeli forces demolished a Palestinian primary school late Monday night in the southern occupied West Bank district of Hebron, leaving 42 children without a place to learn…..
500 Latin American Artists Support Cultural Boycott of Israel
While Israeli soldiers continue their campaign of violence against Palestinians in Gaza (with the latest deaths of Abdullah Mohammed al-Shuhri, 28, and Mohammed Abu Hajeela, 31, the number of Palestinians….
Israeli Ministers Defend Soldiers Filmed Cheering in Sniper Video
Speaking on Israeli Army Radio, Naftali Bennett defended the soldiers reactions by saying ‘anyone has been in combat knows that to sit in Tel Aviv and judge them is no serious’