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| December 18, 2013
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Native American Studies group latest to join academic boycott of Israel

 

Native North American academic association is newest group to declare their support for boycotting of Israeli academic institutions.

By HERB KEINON

 

 

 

Another small North American academic association – the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) –  decided this week to boycott Israeli academic institutions.

oycotting Israel - Photo: REUTERS

Boycotting Israel – Photo: REUTERS

Ohio State English professor Chadwick Allen, the president of the association and coordinator of American Indian Studies at Ohio State, wrote on the association’s website that the move followed a “member-generated” petition asking that the group “formally support the Boycott of Israeli Academic and Cultural Institutions that was initiated by the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel.” Continue Reading »

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| December 17, 2013
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Many American scholars regret ‘misguided’ ASA boycott of Israeli academia

ASA scholars stand behind the symbolic decision to boycott, but many of their colleagues worry that Israel-bashing has become too trendy in U.S. academia.

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As the American Studies Association endorsed a boycott of Israeli universities and academic institutions Monday, colleagues at the Association for Jewish Studies gathered in Boston for their annual conference where several called the boycott “misguided” and even “offensive”.

Boycott Israel illustration.

Boycott Israel illustration. – Photo: Dreamstime

The ASA boycott, which is effectively more a symbolic than practical blow to Israel, was waged in protest of what the organization termed Israel’s human rights violations against Palestinians and its occupation of Palestinian lands. Continue Reading »

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| December 17, 2013
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‘Pro-Israel’ discussion in NYC ends in insults, storming off the stage & recriminations

Commentary editor John Podhoretz storms off the stage at a ‘Pro-Israel’ debate at New York’s 92nd Street Y, leaving the panelists puzzled & the audience stunned.

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When the planners at 92nd Street Y in New York decided to host a “community discussion” on Monday on the question “What it means to be pro-Israel in America?” they couldn’t know that they would be getting a clear-cut answer before the night was over.

New York's 92nd Street Y.

New York’s 92nd Street Y. – Photo courtesy: Wikimedia Commons

Because based on the course of the debate, “being pro-Israel in America” means ideological chasms, professional rivalries, frayed nerves, inflamed tempers, one of the participants storming out in a huff and then exchanging barbs and insults on the internet with the moderator. Continue Reading »

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| December 16, 2013
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U.S. academic association endorses academic boycott of Israel


5,000 members strong, the American Studies Association, cites ‘Israel’s violation of int’l law & UN resolutions’ as reasons to boycott Israeli academic institutions.

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The American Studies Association has endorsed a boycott of Israeli academic institutions in a vote that took place over the past few days, the organization said on Monday.

Protester calling for a boycott of Israel - Photo: REUTERS

Protester calling for a boycott of Israel – Photo: REUTERS

Out of the 1,252 members who participated in the vote, 66 percent voted in support of the boycott. The voting was conducted electronically

The decision to boycott Israeli academic institutions was made unanimously by the ASA’s 20-member national council on December 5. Continue Reading »

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| December 15, 2013
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Tax on Anti-Israel NGOs approved by Ministerial Committee for Legislation

Ministers Approve Anti-Israel NGOs to pay 45% tax on foreign donations.

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni to appeal, forcing committee to vote on the bill again.

By Tova Dvorin

 

 

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved the “NGO Law” Sunday by a large margin of 8 to 4 despite opposition from Justice Minister Tzipi Livni (Hatnua). Livni said that she intends to appeal the decision. This means that the Committee will have to vote on the bill again at a later date.

Ministers Approve Tax on Anti-Israel NGOs – Thinkstock

Bills approved by the Committee stand a very good chance of passing in the Knesset, because they can expect to have the Coalition’s support. Continue Reading »

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| December 15, 2013
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Knesset Considers Bill That Would Levy Heavy Tax on Anti-Zionism Support

Anti-boycott Bill would put 45% tax on support for involvement of foreign entities that contradict the decisions of the State of Israel.

By Tova Dvorin

 

An anti-leftist, anti-boycott bill which was discussed under the previous Knesset will come to the fore again Sunday, according to Maariv. The Knesset hearing will be headed by MK Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi/Jewish Home) and Robert Ilatov (Yisrael Beytenu).

The bill has sparked controversy for imposing a 45% tax on foreign donations to leftist groups. The goal of the bill is to “reduce the involvement of foreign entities within the affairs of the state of Israel.” Continue Reading »

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| December 11, 2013
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Dutch Water Company Kills Deal with Israel After UK Threat

Vitens water provider cuts ties with Israeli water company Mekorot over UK objections to presence in Judea & Samaria.

The British gov’t sent letter of warning against business involvement.

By Ari Yashar, Arutz Sheva Staff

 

Vitens, the largest drinking water company in Holland, announced on Tuesday it would cut business ties with the Israeli water company Mekorot due to its presence in Judea and Samaria. Meanwhile the British government has similarly raised tensions with Israel through financial sanctions.

The announcement by Vitens, published by the company’s management, noted that the decision was reached after consultation with Holland’s Foreign Ministry. Continue Reading »

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| December 10, 2013
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American Professors call on Students Association to vote against Israel boycott

 

 

The American Studies Association said that it will withdraw the resolution if a majority of the ASA’s voting members do not vote to endorse the boycott resolution by December 15.

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The American Association of University Professors called on members of the  to vote down a resolution endorsing an academic boycott of Israel.

Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.

Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.- Photo: AP

In an open letter to American Studies Association members published Dec. 6, two days after the ASA’s 20-member national council approved the boycott resolution, the American Association of University Professors, or AAUP, which says it opposes academic boycotts as violations of academic freedom, wrote that it “recognizes the right of individual scholars to act in accordance with their own personal consciences.” Continue Reading »

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| December 7, 2013
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German football club abrogated contract with Saudia Airlines for Israel boycott

 

Frankfurt FSV soccer team cancelled its sponsorship agreement with Saudi Arabia Airline because it refuses to fly Israelis.

A German soccer team withdrew from a sponsorship agreement with Saudi Arabia’s national airline because it refuses to ticket Israeli citizens. Read more at: http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/155973/2013/12/05/
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT

 

 
BERLIN – The Frankfurt-based FSV second league football club terminated its advertising contract with the Saudi Arabian airline “Saudia” because it refuses to sell tickets to Israeli citizens. The Berliner Morgenpost reported on Wednesday in an article titled “Second division Frankfurt ends sponsorship because of anti-Semitism.”
Saudi and Boeing officials climb aboard the new plane. - Photo Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren

Saudi Airline – Photo Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren

“Despite the request of FSV for a statement to the allegations, Saudi Arabia’s airline as a state owned airline, referred the matter to the Saudi Arabia embassy in Berlin.

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| December 5, 2013
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American Studies leaders back Israeli boycott, ask members to vote

The 20-member national council approved the boycott resolution unanimously, but full body endorsement is still pending.

The boycott will not inhibit collaboration with individual Israeli academics, the statement said.

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The American Studies Association leadership on Wednesday endorsed a boycott of Israeli universities, but also sought the approval of the body’s 5,000 members.The decision follows a contentious debate at the group’s annual meeting last month and 10 days of deliberations that were supposed to last a morning. The boycott resolution was approved unanimously by the 20-member national council.
Students at an Israeli university relax on the lawn.

Students at an Israeli university relax on the lawn.

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| November 28, 2013
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At American Studies Association, 37 speakers of 44 supported resolution boycotting Israel

At the annual meeting of the American Studies Association, participants who favored boycotting Israeli universities far outnumbered those opposed.

By Ron Kampeas

 

WASHINGTON (JTA) — For 90 minutes in a packed hotel conference room in the heart of Washington, Israel was the colonizer, the settler state, the perpetrator of apartheid.

As the annual meeting this weekend of the American Studies Association demonstrated, participants who favored boycotting Israeli universities far outnumbered those opposed.

Of 44 speakers, 37 supported the resolution, in which the association would endorse and “honor the call of Palestinian society for a boycott of Israeli academic institutions.” The preamble to the resolution accused Israeli universities of complicity in the occupation.

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| November 9, 2013
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Calls for boycott from the EU mar the 75th Anniversary of Kristallnacht

This year, the 75th Anniversary of the pogroms against Jews, their homes, businesses & their synagogues, will be marked by, yes, you guessed it – new calls from Europe to boycott  Jewish businesses!

By Tomas Sandell

 

As Europe prepares to mark the 75th Anniversary of Kristallnacht this weekend, there will be a certain sense of déja vu in the air. Earlier memorials have been characterised by emotional speeches and complex analysis as to how Kristallnacht could have come about in the first place. This year, the 75th Anniversary of the pogroms against Jews, their homes, their businesses and their synagogues, will be marked by – you guessed it – new calls to boycott  Jewish businesses! Continue Reading »

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| November 5, 2013
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Israeli produce in Ireland marked with yellow ‘Boycott’ sticker

 

Tesco supermarkets chain had BDS movement stickers on their Israeli products reading ‘For justice in Palestine – Boycott Israel’.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry : Yellow sticker – reminiscent of dark days of racism & incitement.

By Itamar Eichner

A pro-Israeli activist residing in Dublin, Ireland, was shocked this week when he discovered that a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) organization had taped yellow stickers on Israeli products reading “For justice in Palestine, Boycott Israel”.

Israeli dates in Ireland grocery store marked with yellow sticker

Israeli dates in Ireland grocery store marked with yellow sticker

Among the many items found carrying the yellow boycott sticker was a pack of dates from the Jordan Valley. Continue Reading »

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| August 20, 2013
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Roger Waters’ Open letter calls on all musicians to boycott Israel

Pink Floyd member urges musicians to refrain from performing in Israel “until such time as Israel complies with universal principles of human rights.”

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British rocker Roger Waters published an open letter calling on fellow musicians to join a boycott of Israel.

Roger Waters playing at a concert in Quebec

Roger Waters playing at a concert in Quebec – Photo: REUTERS

The letter, which condemns Israel for apartheid and ethnic cleansing, has been expected for several months, according to the Electronic Intifada, which first reported on its existence.

“I write to you now, my brothers and sisters in the family of Rock and Roll, to ask you to join with me, and thousands of other artists around the world, to declare a cultural boycott on Israel,” Waters wrote in the letter dated August 18.

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| July 24, 2013
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Unlike McCartney & Keys, Eric Burdon cancels Israel following threats

 

Unable to stand firm, ex-Animals giant falls and will not be appearing with 80’s local favorites, Tislam.

By DAVID BRINN
 

 

British rock legend Eric Burdon has canceled a scheduled August 1 appearance of Eric Burdon and The Animals in Israel after receiving threats, his management announced Tuesday.
Musician Eric Burdon performs at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York

Musician Eric Burdon performs at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York – Photo: REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

“We’ve been receiving mounting pressure, including numerous threatening emails, daily.

The last thing I intend do is put Eric in jeopardy,” said a statement released by Burdon’s management. Burdon, 71, and his reconstituted Animals were scheduled to appear at the Zappa Shoni Amphitheater on a bill with 1980s local favorites Tislam.

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