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No sympathy for terrorised Israelis from BDS crowd, says Michael Gove

The Communities Secretary pointed out that the campaign had not uttered 'one word of sympathy for Israelis in their suffering' after this month’s Hamas terrorist attacks

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No sympathy for terrorised Israelis from BDS crowd, says Michael Gove

People take part in a 'March For Palestine', in London on October 21, 2023, to "demand an end to the war on Gaza". The UK has pledged its support for Israel following the bloody attacks by Hamas, which killed more than 1,400 people, and has announced that humanitarian aid to the Palestinians will be increased by a third -- an extra Â£10 million pounds ($12 million). Israel is relentlessly bombing the small, crowded territory of Gaza, where more than 3,400 people have been killed, most of them Palestinian civilians, according to the local authorities. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Stephen Pollard

By Stephen Pollard

The BDS Bill is needed now more than ever

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Lets hope the Conservatives outlaw Israel boycotts by the end of 2023

David Rose

Lets hope the Conservatives outlaw Israel boycotts by the end of 2023

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Conservatives vow to outlaw Israel boycotts ‘by end of the year’

Conservative Party

Conservatives vow to outlaw Israel boycotts ‘by end of the year’

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Demonstrators hold a placard urging the international community to take action against Israel's settlement policy in the occupied territories as left-wing Israeli and foreign peace activists join Palestinians in a protest in the Arab east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah on November 04, 2009. According to Israeli radio, about 200 people protestested in Sheikh Jarrah against what they call the "Judaisation" of Arab east Jerusalem and the ongoing construction of Jewish settlements in the Jerusalem area. BDS is a campaign calling for "boycott, deinvestment and sanctions" against Israel. AFP PHOTO/GALI TIBBON (Photo credit should read GALI TIBBON/AFP via Getty Images)

David Rose

When it comes to BDS, there's a binary choice to be made

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A tourist photographs a sign painted on a wall in the West Bank biblical town of Bethlehem on June 5, 2015, calling to boycott Israeli products coming from Jewish settlements. The international BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) campaign, that pushes for a ban on Israeli products, aims to exert political and economic pressure over Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories in a bid to repeat the success of the campaign which ended apartheid in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / THOMAS COEX (Photo credit should read THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

Jewish groups speak up for Michael Gove's BDS bill banning councils from Israeli boycotts

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Arab-Israeli activist says he was assaulted at UAE airport over pro-Israel advocacy

Arab-Israeli activist says he was assaulted at UAE airport over pro-Israel advocacy

By Richard Percival

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Tanya Gold

When is a Jew not a Jew? When they are German and Gentile

Germans impersonating Jews is not common, but it is less rare than you think...

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July 27, 2023 10:08

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Melanie Phillips

By Melanie Phillips

There are no good reasons to oppose the boycott bill

A dismaying number of Conservative MPs opposed it in the Commons — and Labour’s opposition was a wake up call to those who think that everything is now fine with the party

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July 4, 2023 15:51

A tourist photographs a sign painted on a wall in the West Bank biblical town of Bethlehem on June 5, 2015, calling to boycott Israeli products coming from Jewish settlements. The international BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) campaign, that pushes for a ban on Israeli products, aims to exert political and economic pressure over Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories in a bid to repeat the success of the campaign which ended apartheid in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / THOMAS COEX (Photo credit should read THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

Labour’s BDS-bill adviser accused of having 'political' record on Israel

MPs level accusations during parliamentary debate on the bill

By Richard Percival

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July 3, 2023 20:33

Labour’s BDS-bill adviser accused of having 'political' record on Israel

The JC Leader

By The JC Leader

Objections to the BDS bill are spurious

The JC Leader, 3 July 2023

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July 3, 2023 18:12

Objections to the BDS bill are spurious

Stephen Pollard

By Stephen Pollard

A vote against the BDS Bill is a vote to allow the boycott of Jews

There are no shades of grey here - this is an issue of principle

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July 3, 2023 12:46

Demonstrators hold a placard urging the international community to take action against Israel's settlement policy in the occupied territories as left-wing Israeli and foreign peace activists join Palestinians in a protest in the Arab east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah on November 04, 2009. According to Israeli radio, about 200 people protestested in Sheikh Jarrah against what they call the "Judaisation" of Arab east Jerusalem and the ongoing construction of Jewish settlements in the Jerusalem area. BDS is a campaign calling for "boycott, deinvestment and sanctions" against Israel. AFP PHOTO/GALI TIBBON (Photo credit should read GALI TIBBON/AFP via Getty Images)

Labour threatens to reject BDS bill banning Israel boycotts

Lisa Nandy has emailed Labour MPs about Michael Gove's proposed legislation, saying it amounts to an unjustified attack on free speech

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June 29, 2023 16:31

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Lisa Nandy speaking at a hustings event for Labour Leader and Deputy Leader, hosted by the Co-operative Party, at the Business Design Centre on February 16, 2020 in London, England. Sir Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy are vying to replace Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who offered to step down following his party's loss in the December 2019 general election. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

South African politician calls for Jewish school to be 'de-registered' for supporting Israel

Over 20% of the school's students make aliyah

By Rolene Marks

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June 27, 2023 13:47

South African politician calls for Jewish school to be 'de-registered' for supporting Israel

Jonathan Freedland

By Jonathan Freedland

Boycotting Israel is wrong but this anti BDS bill is not the answer

The legislation aims to promote community cohesion but will pit British Jews against other groups

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June 22, 2023 10:45

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Michael Gove

By Michael Gove

My bill will stop councils indulging in student union politics

It’s for the government, not local officials, to decide important matters of foreign policy

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June 21, 2023 15:15

My bill will stop councils indulging in student union politics

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