BDS

Sally Rooney translates newest novel to Hebrew with ‘BDS-compliant’ publisher

The Irish author previously said Israel’s cultural sector was ‘complicit in apartheid’

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

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May 21, 2026 12:14

Sally Rooney speaks onstage during the Hulu Panel at Winter TCA 2020 at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, January 17, 2020 (Credit: Erik Voake/Getty Images for Hulu)

By Charlotte Henry

Israel got talent – and most ordinary people just want to enjoy it

The hate-filled mob understands the power of culture, which is precisely why it does not want charming, gifted artists and athletes from the Jewish state performing abroad: it undermines their efforts to demonise the country

3 min read

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May 14, 2026 13:41

Israeli singer Noam Bettan qualified for the grand final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'Michelle' (Image: Getty Images)

Bestselling author faces backlash over ‘positive’ portrayal of Israeli character

RF Kuang is facing angry comments on social media

By JC Reporter

1 min read

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May 4, 2026 12:57

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: Rebecca (R.F.) Kuang attends the 2023 TIME100 Next event at Second Floor on October 24, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for TIME)

By Rosie Kay

How antisemitism, fear and intolerance grip Britain’s art world

Our new report documents a cultural boycott crisis in the UK, with Jewish performers bearing the brunt. A separate toolkit provides practical steps to challenge it

4 min read

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April 27, 2026 17:53

By Nicholas Lezard

Hineini –a barely-Jew ready to add his voice to the critical cause

You don’t need me to tell you what people mean when they point at Jews and call them ‘Zionists’

3 min read

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March 9, 2026 18:29

Crowded beach in Brighton, the city that is now also ground zero for anti-Israel activists (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

By Stephen Pollard

Are they the baddies? Green-backed Israel boycotts go door to door

The hate marches were a signal of where we were heading. Hunting down the addresses of those who refuse to blacklist the Jewish state shows that we have arrived

3 min read

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February 16, 2026 16:43

‘Apartheid-free zone’ activists accused of ‘intimidating’ door-knocking campaign in Brighton

The group asked locals to sign a pledge to boycott Israeli products

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

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February 11, 2026 13:19

The Brighton and Hove Apartheid Free Zone group goes door to door in Brighton asking people to sign their pledge to boycott the Jewish State (Credit: Vicky Bhogal/Jewish and Proud)

Former WWE wrestler pulls out of Israel show after BDS backlash

Priscilla Kelly, also known by the ring name GiGi Dolin, deleted her social media accounts after a campaign of abuse by anti-Israel trolls

By Jacob Jaffa

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January 13, 2026 15:24

Priscilla Kelly while performing in WWE under the name GiGi Dolin (X/@HellsFavoritePK)

Jewish MP barred from visiting primary school 'in case his presence inflames teachers', minister reveals

Communities secretary Steve Reed warns some incidents in UK now echo 1930s Germany

By Lorin Bell-Cross

3 min read

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January 11, 2026 16:00

What anti-Israel sanctions has Ed Miliband announced?

Londonderry triathlon bans Israeli athletes ‘while Palestinians suffer’

How the Green Party is embracing the politics of Palestinian extremism

New Irish government jet ‘can’t land in fog’ after ministers demanded Israeli-made guidance system be removed

Don’t boycott Israel, Trump administration warns as Andy Burnham considers settlement goods embargo

Pro-BDS activist who compared Israel to Putin’s Russia is running to lead Unite

Councils can’t boycott Israel without government’s permission, minister confirms

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What anti-Israel sanctions has Ed Miliband announced?

Londonderry triathlon bans Israeli athletes ‘while Palestinians suffer’

How the Green Party is embracing the politics of Palestinian extremism

New Irish government jet ‘can’t land in fog’ after ministers demanded Israeli-made guidance system be removed

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Councils can’t boycott Israel without government’s permission, minister confirms

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Are they the baddies? Green-backed Israel boycotts go door to door

‘Apartheid-free zone’ activists accused of ‘intimidating’ door-knocking campaign in Brighton

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Jewish MP barred from visiting primary school 'in case his presence inflames teachers', minister reveals