Gaza hospitals shut down as deadly siege tightens
Emergency generators have run out of fuel in at least 19 health facilities in the Gaza Strip as Israel’s deadly decade-old siege on the territory tightens. The health ministry in….
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Israel using tourism to legitimise settlements, says EU report
Exclusive: European Union Heads of Mission warn ‘touristic settlements’ are being used as a political tool
In a Major Free Speech Victory, a Federal Court Strikes Down a Law that Punishes Supporters of Israel Boycott
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that a Kansas law designed to punish people who boycott Israel is an unconstitutional denial of free speech. The ruling is a significant victory….
NDP to debate BDS motion at its National Convention in Ottawa
A resolution that calls on Israel to “end its occupation” of Palestinian land and on Canada to employ boycott, divestment and sanctions strategies against the Jewish state, will be debated….
In landslide vote, Denmark excludes settlements from agreements with Israel
Denmark strengthens government guidelines against investing in projects over the Green Line, thereby adopting a UN resolution defining West Bank settlements as a violation of international law
Settlement university law set to stoke Israel boycotts
New legislation would bring higher education institutions in the West Bank under Israeli law
South Africa tells UN: Israel is only apartheid state in the world today
The South African government has described Israel as the only apartheid state in the world, in remarks made at a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in….
Trump cut causes “worst financial crisis” in UNRWA history
“This is the worst financial crisis in UNRWA’s history,” Chris Gunness, the spokesperson for the United Nations agency for Palestine refugees, told The Electronic Intifada on Wednesday. Gunness’ dire warning….
PLO endorses BDS, makes unprecedented call for sanctions
On Monday, the Central Council of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, officially announced its support for the BDS movement and called, for….
Tunisian civil society calls for the academic and cultural boycott of Israel on the 7th anniversary of the Revolution of Freedom and Dignity in Tunisia
Almost one hundred Tunisian academics, artists, intellectuals and journalists have called for the academic and cultural boycott of Israel. This call is published on the 7th anniversary of the revolution….