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Answering back to the academic boycotters of Israel

Jewish Journal January 2, 2014

Six days after its membership voted to implement an academic boycott against Israeli universities, the American Studies Association’s Caucus on Academic and Community Activism on December 21, 2013 hurriedly issued a defensive appeal for support bemoaning, in the wake of a tsunami of backlash and censure against the boycott, what it defined as a “campaign of intimidation against the ASA.”

55 U.S. universities condemn ASA boycott of Israel

Jewish Journal December 30, 2013

At least 55 American universities and colleges have rejected the American Studies Association membership vote in favor of an academic boycott of Israel.

U.S. academics should boycott Israeli universities

Jewish Journal December 18, 2013

The American Studies Association (ASA) Resolution supporting a boycott of Israeli academic institutions has been grossly mischaracterized as an assault on academic freedom. On the contrary, it is one of the most significant affirmative acts any scholarly organization has proposed in defense of academic freedom since the anti-apartheid movement.

‘When Failure Succeeds’: The true goal of BDS and the ASA vote

Jewish Journal December 16, 2013

In the recent boycott resolution passed by the America Asian Studies Association and being voted on by the American Studies Association we uncover the innate hatred, bigotry and destructive intolerance directed at Israel by boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) adherents and supporters. BDS stands for the elimination of the Jewish state of Israel.

Holland opposes banning any Israeli product, Dutch premier says

Jewish Journal September 23, 2013

The Netherlands opposes any kind of import ban on Israeli products, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said, though it must enforce European Union legislation on labeling settlement goods.

Refaeli takes on Waters over boycott letter

Jewish Journal August 21, 2013

Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli tweeted in Hebrew that she no longer wants to be associated with British rocker Roger Waters after his open letter calling for a boycott of Israel.

BDS pressure grows in Europe

Jewish Journal August 7, 2013

Two weeks ago, the Dutch public learned of what appeared to be an unprecedented victory for European advocates of boycotting Israeli products. Four major supermarket chains reportedly declared a boycott of products from the West Bank, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.

Dutch commission calls for freezing ties with Israel

Jewish Journal July 2, 2013

Holland’s ruling party rejected a recommendation by the country’s foreign policy advisory council to negotiate with Hamas and freeze ties with Israel over settlements.

Should Israel boycott McDonald’s?: No Happy Meal for you!

Jewish Journal June 27, 2013

When it comes to Israel and the Palestinians, everything, even a hamburger, is political. Israelis who live in areas that Israel acquired in 1967 are up in arms over McDonald’s decision not to open a branch in the mall that will be built in Ariel over the next year.

Is BDS working?

Jewish Journal June 24, 2013

In the United States, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel has caused Jewish leaders considerable grief but achieved few tangible results.

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Answering back to the academic boycotters of Israel

55 U.S. universities condemn ASA boycott of Israel

U.S. academics should boycott Israeli universities

‘When Failure Succeeds’: The true goal of BDS and the ASA vote

Holland opposes banning any Israeli product, Dutch premier says

Refaeli takes on Waters over boycott letter

BDS pressure grows in Europe

Dutch commission calls for freezing ties with Israel

Should Israel boycott McDonald’s?: No Happy Meal for you!

Is BDS working?

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