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

The Board of Deputies and Jewish Leadership Council said they strongly support the legislation

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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)

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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Portrait Fabian Wolff

Tanya Gold

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

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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)

Melanie Phillips

By Melanie Phillips

There are no good reasons to oppose the boycott bill

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

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

By Richard Percival

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Objections to the BDS bill are spurious

The JC Leader

By The JC Leader

Objections to the BDS bill are spurious

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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)

Stephen Pollard

By Stephen Pollard

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

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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 17:31

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 14:47

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 11:45

The phrase " Stop genocide against uyghurs " on a banner in men's hand. Human holds a cardboard with an inscription. Communism. Totalitarianism. Kill. Prison. Colonies. Control. Discrimination. Rights

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 16:15

My bill will stop councils indulging in student union politics

MPs welcome Michael Gove's BDS bill banning councils from Israeli boycotts

The proposed legislation 'marks a major step in the battle against the pernicious BDS movement'

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June 20, 2023 10:13

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)

Michael Gove to introduce anti-BDS Bill to parliament

The communities secretary said the anti-Israel movement leads to ‘appalling’ antisemitism

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June 18, 2023 13:23

Michael Gove to introduce anti-BDS Bill to parliament

David Rose

It's almost certain Labour will oppose Michael Gove’s BDS ban

Those who reject it out of hand should, I suggest, be careful what they wish for

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June 9, 2023 13:10

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Labour Party Shadow Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary Lisa Nandy speaks on day two of the Labour Party Conference at the ACC on September 26, 2022 in Liverpool, England The Labour Party hold their annual conference in Liverpool this year. Issues on the agenda are the cost of living crisis, including a call for a reinforced windfall tax, proportional representation and action on the climate crisis. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

The JC Leader

By The JC Leader

Take that, Israel haters, Robbie Williams is back

The JC Leader, 2 June 2023

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June 1, 2023 11:05

Take that, Israel haters, Robbie Williams is back

Top UN human rights official accused of 'extreme' anti-Israel bias

Craig Mokhiber has tweeted that Israel is conducting 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians and vocally supports the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions movement

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March 2, 2023 13:59

Top UN human rights official accused of 'extreme' anti-Israel bias

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