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A Report on the Cultural Boycott of Israel
[Editor’s note: For roughly three years, Hyperallergic has been covering the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement and how it manifests in the art world, including recently during the 31st São Paulo Biennial. The following report, written by Israeli-Canadian curator Chen Tamir, outlines recent developments in regards to BDS and the positions of various art-related entities. This is the first in a continuing series exploring BDS and its connection to the art world.]
Israel’s desperate new tactic in fighting the growing academic boycotts
Over the last months, Israeli advocacy groups have been scrambling to delegitimize, demobilize, and debunk the fast growing BDS movement with no success. Through leaked emails between pro-Israel lobbyists and….
Ariel University offers to pay researchers to add affiliation to publications
[Note by AURDIP : Ariel University is located in the illegal Israeli settlement of Ariel located in the occupied West Bank of Palestine.]
Council for Higher Education budget committee says it will investigate the matter.
Take Action: Free Palestinian child prisoners Khaled al-Sheikh and Malaak al-Khatib
Imprisoned Palestinian boy, Khaled al-Sheikh, 14, from Beit Annan in Jerusalem area, has now been imprisoned for 40 days, accused of “throwing stones.” Along with 14-year-old girl Malaak al-Khatib, also….
Pro-Israel campus activists acting as agents of state propaganda and intimidation
In May 2006, I went to Israel for the first time on a subsidized trip called Hasbara Fellowships. Having been raised with a traditional Jewish upbringing, I was very excited….
Palestinian youth face psychological trauma and educational neglect following Israeli detention
2014 was a harrowing and devastating year for many people living in Israel and Palestine. Violations of human rights, racism, and hatred did not stop after the 2014 Gaza war….
New play puts spotlight on Israel’s 1948 War of Independence
Marat Parkhomovosky’s ‘1948’ is inspired by Benny Morris’ historical book about the formation of the state, and has triggered much discussion among audiences.
UC Davis passes divestment resolution, five other campaigns launched across US
Last night, the student government at the University of California at Davis voted in favor of a resolution to divest from corporations profiting from Israel’s occupation. In a landslide vote….
Call for proposals 2015-2017 – Research and Higher Education
The Al-Maqdisi programme aims at strengthening cooperation and scientific and academic exchanges between French and Palestinian researchers and research laboratories.