***image1***Boycott Israeli Goods (BIG) Campaign, UK, launched blockade actions in the run up to Valentines Day, strengthening the ongoing boycott against Carmel-Agrexco. The company, which fuels Israeli apartheid, suffered disruptions to one of its busiest periods of trade as protestors converged at company headquarters to prevent goods such as cut flowers from reaching stores across […]
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Cultural Boycott advocated in LA as Philharmonic picketed
A long campaign by Women in Black in Los Angeles against the visit of the Israel Philharmonic culminated in the picket of two concerts on February 5 and 6. The Philharmonic, which was performing together with the LA Philharmonic, was the target of a cultural boycott campaign, which activists hoped would emulate the success of […]
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The 3rd International Israeli Apartheid Week kicks off
Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW) will be taking place for the third consecutive year from February 12-17 2007, continuing a tradition that began in Toronto, Canada two years ago. It will be a week-long series of events held concurrently across various North American and European campuses and will include lectures, cultural events, film screenings and demonstrations. […]
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Youth Section of Brazilian Trade Union Congress endorses BDS
The youth congress of the CUT, the confederation of Brazilian trade unions, has joined the global BDS movement. At their annual national convention, held on Saturday, February 3, 2007, the delegates approved a motion endorsing the Palestinian BDS movement and calling on the Brazilian government to cut trade relations with Israel. The motion was passed […]
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South African trade union calls for boycott in fresh solidarity declaration
The Food and Allied Workersâ Union (FAWU) has condemned three major South African food stores – Shoprite Checkers, Pick ân Pay and Fruit and Veg – for their import of agricultural produce from Israel. In a press statement released on 23 January the Union state: âWe are appalled at the insensitivity towards the plight of […]
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Resistance Escalates against Occupation’s Attack on Jerusalem and Holy Sites
Demonstrations have ignited all over the West Bank, with popular resistance in Jerusalemâs Old City, especially within the holy compound of al-Aqsa mosque, standing strongest. Almost 100 people were injured Friday protecting the holy sites and claiming their ownership of Jerusalem. Last Tuesday, Occupation forces prepared to remove the ruins of Mamluk palaces and to […]
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Palestine Action Days launched at the WSF in Nairobi
A large Palestinian delegation of over 20 representatives, both from within our homeland and the diaspora participated in this yearâs WSF. The delegation succeeded in bringing their message to the organizations and movements gathered there, joining them in the struggle for global justice. At the opening ceremony, Laila Khaled represented Palestine, giving a powerful testimony […]
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Agrexco Boycott for Valentine’s Day
The UK based BIG Campaign launches a boycott day against Israelâs Agrexco exporting company for Valentineâs Day. Under the slogan âDonât Flirt with the Occupationâ boycott campaigners are to picket the company premises in one of the days of major profit â Agrexco flowers are sold all over the UK. Read below the press release […]
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Historic Islamic Architecture Demolished by Occupation- Al-Aqsa in Peril
The Israeli occupation closed all entrances to Jerusalemâs Old City, barring anyone under the age of 45 from entering. This marked the arrival of Occupation bulldozers which are removing the ruins of Mamluk palaces and demolishing historic Muslim place in Bab Al-Maghrebi, the gate that connects two of the three most holy places for Muslims, […]