On
17 December 2011, Palestinians gathered in the city of Hebron in the
occupied West Bank for the Third National Boycott, Divestment and
Sanctions (BDS) Conference. The event took place against the backdrop
of continuous Israeli violations of Palestinian rights, and a growing
resistance against injustice worldwide as demonstrated by the Arab
revolutions and the occupy movements. Just minutes away from the
conference venue, 500 Jewish settlers live under escort of the Israeli
military in a colonial enclave in the middle of old Hebron, terrorizing
local Palestinian residents on a daily basis, with the stated intent of
driving them from their homes. Hebron is also an important commercial
center in Palestine, and thus was a fitting venue to hold the national
BDS conference, after it was held in Nablus and Ramallah in previous
years. Read more here.
Jan 9, 2012
#BDS New comprehensive BDS booklet
Corporate Watch has just published a new, comprehensive booklet for
those who are partcipating in the Boycott Divestment Sanctions (BDS)
movement. Titled "Targeting Israeli Apartheid," the publication details
who is profiting from the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestinian and
Syrian territories as well as Israel's inhumane blockade of the Gaza
Strip.
"Targeting
Israeli Apartheid" gives a run down of Israel's economy and exports and
details how BDS has an impact on both. The handbook is useful for both
internationals and Israelis involved in BDS as it illuminates which
Israeli businesses are tied to the occupation and how they encourage
growth on Palestinian lands, noting, for example, that all Israeli banks
offer mortgages for homes located in illegal settlements.
offering housing
loans to Israelis wishing to live on settlements. Not only does this allow
loans to Israelis wishing to live on settlements. Not only does this allow
them to collect profits in the form of interest, it also gives them a direct stake in the
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27Who Profits (October 2010), Financing the Israeli occupations, Idem.
Bank Hapoalim's branch in Bnei Yehuda settlement, occupied Syrian
Golan (Corporate Watch 2010)11 A BDS Handbook
settlementsAll
major Israeli banks, as well as the Bank of Jerusalem, have mortgage
subsidiaries offering housing loans to Israelis wishing to live on
settlements. Not only does this allow them to collect profits in the
form of interest, it also gives them a direct stake in the settlements.
The
handbook also discusses the havoc Israel has wreaked on the Palestinian
economy, turning the Palestinians into a captive market that are
essentially forced to hand money to the businesses that profit from
their continued disposession. "Targeting Israeli Apartheid" also lists
companies that are located in settlements as well as those that build on
Palestinian land so conscientious consumers know what products to
boycott.
Taken as a
whole, the handbook reminds readers that the illegal Israeli occupation
of Palestinian lands isn't about security as the Israeli government and
right-wingers often claim. "Targeting Israeli Apartheid" helps
individuals can put sticks in the spokes of the machine that turns a
profit from occupation. Via the Alternative Information Center.
#BDS A personal appeal– PennBDS needs your help
...The organizers could really use some additional donations as they gear up to pay for a bunch of big expenses. The registration fee for this conference is so cheap
(seriously, I was aghast when I went to register online, it's like the
cost of 2 movie tickets for the friggin' weekend!), but unfortunately
the overhead isn't. So if everyone and anyone who can afford it can just
head on over to PennBDS website and make an extra donation that would be simply splendiferous and very much appreciated. Read more here.
Jan 8, 2012
#BDS: #UK’s student body endorses divestment
"In a historic move, the National Union of Students (NUS) in the UK has thrown its weight behind campaigns targeting companies complicit in Israel’s occupation and breaches of international law.
A new page on the NUS website that went online today calls on students to campaign against the campus presence of Eden Springs and Veolia. In the preamble, NUS notes:
In a similar move to the South African Anti-Apartheid movement, activists in Palestine - from Students’ Unions to LGBTQ organisations - have asked international supporters to refrain from supporting companies and institutions that profit from or maintain the occupation.
For both Eden Springs and Veolia, NUS acknowledges the work already done on a number of campuses, and offers “resources and support” to any students wishing to organise their own campaign."
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A new page on the NUS website that went online today calls on students to campaign against the campus presence of Eden Springs and Veolia. In the preamble, NUS notes:
In a similar move to the South African Anti-Apartheid movement, activists in Palestine - from Students’ Unions to LGBTQ organisations - have asked international supporters to refrain from supporting companies and institutions that profit from or maintain the occupation.
For both Eden Springs and Veolia, NUS acknowledges the work already done on a number of campuses, and offers “resources and support” to any students wishing to organise their own campaign."
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Jan 7, 2012
#BDS: Quebec TV host: #Israel ‘does not deserve to exist’
"An outspoken Quebec television host and mayor who questioned Israel’s right to exist has drawn the ire of an international Jewish human rights group and sparked an investigation by the national broadcast regulator.
Stéphane Gendron, host of Face à Face, a daily talk show on Quebec’s V Television network, garnered a flood of complaints after a December broadcast where he said he supported an ongoing boycott of a Montreal store that sold Israeli-made shoes. “Products made in Israel on land stolen from the Palestinians that is walled in, in an apartheid regime where they are cut off, it’s very serious,” said Mr. Gendron, who is also the mayor of Huntingdon, a small town south of Montreal. “And a country like that does not deserve to exist.”
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Stéphane Gendron, host of Face à Face, a daily talk show on Quebec’s V Television network, garnered a flood of complaints after a December broadcast where he said he supported an ongoing boycott of a Montreal store that sold Israeli-made shoes. “Products made in Israel on land stolen from the Palestinians that is walled in, in an apartheid regime where they are cut off, it’s very serious,” said Mr. Gendron, who is also the mayor of Huntingdon, a small town south of Montreal. “And a country like that does not deserve to exist.”
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Jan 5, 2012
#BDS: Open Letter to Ana Moura: Don’t perform in Apartheid #Israel
"Renowned Portuguese Fado singer Ana Moura plans to perform in Israel on 27th January, in violation of the Palestinian call for a cultural boycott of the Israeli state. Before goingto Israel, she will be playng in Dublin’s National Concert Hall on Thursday 19th January.
While welcoming Ms. Moura to Ireland, the IPSC will balance that welcome with a demonstration against her indifference to the fate (= “fado”) of the Palestinian people. The demo will start at 8pm on Thursday 19th January at 7pm outside the National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2."
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While welcoming Ms. Moura to Ireland, the IPSC will balance that welcome with a demonstration against her indifference to the fate (= “fado”) of the Palestinian people. The demo will start at 8pm on Thursday 19th January at 7pm outside the National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2."
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#BDS in #France: 2011 a Breakthrough Year!
"The BDS movement had amazing successes in 2011 in France. Before 2011, French activists for Palestinian human rights had never seen a French musician cancel a show in Israel. But 2011 saw three famous musicians cancel.
In January, Vanessa Paradis refused to sing in Israel. Her partner, Johnny Depp, also cancelled his trip to Israel. French activists had asked the pop star to cancel her trip, in a highly visible creative protest outside of one of her concerts. In November, Mireille Mathieu made an announcement on her website that she was postponing her Tel Aviv concert. BDS France had written her an open letter, and they encourage her to stand strong against pressure from both French and Israeli booking agents to “reschedule” her concert in the apartheid state. In December famed from opera singer, Oumou Sangaré chose to cancel her planned performance with the Israeli Opera. An informative letter from BDS France was followed by a letter from BDS Italy."
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In January, Vanessa Paradis refused to sing in Israel. Her partner, Johnny Depp, also cancelled his trip to Israel. French activists had asked the pop star to cancel her trip, in a highly visible creative protest outside of one of her concerts. In November, Mireille Mathieu made an announcement on her website that she was postponing her Tel Aviv concert. BDS France had written her an open letter, and they encourage her to stand strong against pressure from both French and Israeli booking agents to “reschedule” her concert in the apartheid state. In December famed from opera singer, Oumou Sangaré chose to cancel her planned performance with the Israeli Opera. An informative letter from BDS France was followed by a letter from BDS Italy."
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#BDS: 2011 - Summary of the Cultural Boycott of Israel for Musicians
"The year 2011 was a year full of many successes in the campaign for the cultural boycott of Israel. This summary will focus on the cultural boycott with emphasis on musical artists and groups.
The fall of South African apartheid was preceded by many musical artists who joined to create a movement. That movement became known popularly as “I’m not gonna play Sun City.” Israel has not yet seen its Sun City moment fully, but as you’ll see, significant rumblings are beginning.
January, 2011: Jon Bon Jovi was asked not play in Israel. Thus far, boycott efforts have been successful. The singer had announced on Larry King Live he would perform in Israel. After boycott efforts to ask him to refrain, no concert ever happened. [1]
French pop star Vanessa Paradis refuses to perform in Israel.[2] Her partner, American film icon Johnny Depp also cancels his visit to Israel."
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The fall of South African apartheid was preceded by many musical artists who joined to create a movement. That movement became known popularly as “I’m not gonna play Sun City.” Israel has not yet seen its Sun City moment fully, but as you’ll see, significant rumblings are beginning.
January, 2011: Jon Bon Jovi was asked not play in Israel. Thus far, boycott efforts have been successful. The singer had announced on Larry King Live he would perform in Israel. After boycott efforts to ask him to refrain, no concert ever happened. [1]
French pop star Vanessa Paradis refuses to perform in Israel.[2] Her partner, American film icon Johnny Depp also cancels his visit to Israel."
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#BDS: It’s Never Too Late to Boycott #Israel
It’s difficult to avoid, especially in the frenzy of consumerism and gift-giving which washes over the West at the end of every year: “I meant to boycott that company,” I’ve had friends tell me, “but it was a gift.” Or, “I bought it before I knew.” But like it or not, our unwitting purchases, or receipt thereof as gifts, play a role in preventing Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaigns against Israel from achieving their full potential.
Individual responsibility doesn’t end once the money is spent, or once a gift is received. Simply owning a product manufactured by a company complicit in Israeli apartheid sends a message that makes others less willing to take up the boycott. This post explores the proper, evironmentally responsible means for disposing of such products by examining a few representative examples.
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Individual responsibility doesn’t end once the money is spent, or once a gift is received. Simply owning a product manufactured by a company complicit in Israeli apartheid sends a message that makes others less willing to take up the boycott. This post explores the proper, evironmentally responsible means for disposing of such products by examining a few representative examples.
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#BDS: لاريسا صنصور: هكذا انتصرتُ على لاكوست
عكّا | «أشعر بالنصر، خصوصاً أنّ القضيّة أخذت أبعاداً كبيرة بعد تورّط شركة كبيرة بالرقابة على الفنون» تقول لاريسا صنصور لـ«الأخبار». الفنانة البصريّة الفلسطينيّة الشابّة ودّعت العام الماضي بهدف سجّلته في مرمى شركة «لاكوست» ضمن قضية شغلت الرأي العام العربي والعالمي لأيام. «هذه ليست المرة الأولى التي تمارس فيها شركة رقابة على الفنون، لكن في الحالة الفلسطينية، لا تعود القضية قضيّة حريّة تعبير فقط، بل قضية حريّة بالمطلق»، تقول. بعد أيام قليلة على رفع العلم الفلسطيني في مقر «الأونيسكو» (باريس)، تفجّرت في الصحف قضيّة إلغاء شركة «لاكوست» الفرنسية لترشيح صنصور (القدس/ لندن) لجائزة تمنحها بالتعاون مع متحف «إيليزيه/ لوزان» السويسري، بحجة أن عملها الفنّي «منحاز جداً لفلسطينيين».
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Dec 31, 2011
#BDS Alert: Richard Clayderman returning to #Israel
French pianist Richard Clayderman will return to Israel for three concerts in March following the great success of his performances in the Holy Land four years ago and in the 1980s.
He will be accompanied by musicians from the Raanana Symphonette Orchestra.
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He will be accompanied by musicians from the Raanana Symphonette Orchestra.
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#BDS: جمعة تونسية للمطالبة بتجريم التطبيع مع إسرائيل #Tunis #Israel
تشهد العاصمة التونسية يوم غد الجمعة تجمعاً جديداً للمطالبة بمناهضة التطبيع مع إسرائيل، تحت شعار: «تجريم التطبيع مسؤولية الجميع».
وذكرت الرابطة التونسية للتسامح أن عدداً من الجمعيات والمنظمات قرر التجمع أمام مقر المجلس الوطني التأسيسي بباردو، بهدف تنظيم وقفة كبرى بمناسبة اليوم الوطني لتجريم التطبيع مع إسرائيل، ودعوة نواب المجلس إلى تطبيق قانون تجريم التطبيع.
وأشارت الرابطة إلى أن الوقفة سترفع شعار «تجريم التطبيع مسؤولية الجميع»، لافتةً إلى أن من بين الجمعيات المشاركة: الهيئة الوطنية لدعم المقاومة، والجمعية التونسية لدعم فلسطين، وجمعية تونس صوت الإسلام والعروبة، وجمعية سلام الثقافية، وجمعية نادي حقوق الإنسان في قبليو، وجمعية صاحب الطابع للثقافة الإسلامية، واللجنة الجهوية لمناهضة الصهيونية في صفاقس، وجمعية البر الخيريّة في جندوبة، والجمعية التونسية للأطباء الشبان، والرابطة الدولية للدفاع عن الشعب العربي، وجمعية عرب بلا حدود.
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وذكرت الرابطة التونسية للتسامح أن عدداً من الجمعيات والمنظمات قرر التجمع أمام مقر المجلس الوطني التأسيسي بباردو، بهدف تنظيم وقفة كبرى بمناسبة اليوم الوطني لتجريم التطبيع مع إسرائيل، ودعوة نواب المجلس إلى تطبيق قانون تجريم التطبيع.
وأشارت الرابطة إلى أن الوقفة سترفع شعار «تجريم التطبيع مسؤولية الجميع»، لافتةً إلى أن من بين الجمعيات المشاركة: الهيئة الوطنية لدعم المقاومة، والجمعية التونسية لدعم فلسطين، وجمعية تونس صوت الإسلام والعروبة، وجمعية سلام الثقافية، وجمعية نادي حقوق الإنسان في قبليو، وجمعية صاحب الطابع للثقافة الإسلامية، واللجنة الجهوية لمناهضة الصهيونية في صفاقس، وجمعية البر الخيريّة في جندوبة، والجمعية التونسية للأطباء الشبان، والرابطة الدولية للدفاع عن الشعب العربي، وجمعية عرب بلا حدود.
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#BDS: راقصة اسرائيلية في ذكرى مجزرة غزة! #Gaza #Israel
تمر هذه الأيام الذكرى السنوية الثالثة للمجزرة البشعة التي ارتكبتها قوات الاحتلال الاسرائيلي ضد سكان قطاع غزة, و التي أدت لاستشهاد أكثر من 1440 مواطن, بما فيهم 443 طفل, و جرح أكثر من 5500 ما زال كثير منهم يبحث عن علاج مناسب تكفل الحصار الخانق بتغييبه, و تدمير هائل للبنية التحتية بشكل غير مسبوق في تطبيق لما اصطلح على تسميته (بعقيدة الضاحية!)
و بهذه المناسبة الأليمة تصر اسرائيل على تذكيرنا بوجودها المقيت في فلسطين بشكل عام, و في غزة بشكل خاص, من خلال غارات متواصلة يوميا تقريبا, و تهديدات كان أخرها يوم 27.12.2012 من تهديد بحرب ستكون (أشد قسوة) من سابقتها!
و من ناحية أخرى و في نفس المناسبة قامت قطاعات عريضة من المجتمع المدني الغزي من طلاب, فنانين, محامين, شباب, أكاديميين, و عمال بارسال رسالة و اضحة عبر بيان باللغة الأنجليزية الى المجتمع الدولي معنونة (العدالة أو لا شيء!) تحث فيها على محاسبة المعتدي الاسرائيلي على جرائم الحرب البشعة التي ارتكبها ضد المدنيين العزل من خلال تعزيز حملة المقاطعة وعدم الاستثمار و فرض عقوبات (بي دي اس) المتنامية بشكل هائل, و بالذات بعد المجزرة المروعة. كذلك يحتوي النداء بشكل واضح على مطالب بعزل اسرائيل بشكل كامل و العمل على جعل عام 2012 عام الحرية لفلسطين, بالضبط كما كان عام 1994 عام جنوب أفريقيا, حيث ساهمت حملة المقاطعة الدولية بشكل كبير ,مع الكفاح الشعبي, بارسال نظام الأبارتهيد العنصري البغيض الى مزابل التاريخ و بلا عودة.
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و بهذه المناسبة الأليمة تصر اسرائيل على تذكيرنا بوجودها المقيت في فلسطين بشكل عام, و في غزة بشكل خاص, من خلال غارات متواصلة يوميا تقريبا, و تهديدات كان أخرها يوم 27.12.2012 من تهديد بحرب ستكون (أشد قسوة) من سابقتها!
و من ناحية أخرى و في نفس المناسبة قامت قطاعات عريضة من المجتمع المدني الغزي من طلاب, فنانين, محامين, شباب, أكاديميين, و عمال بارسال رسالة و اضحة عبر بيان باللغة الأنجليزية الى المجتمع الدولي معنونة (العدالة أو لا شيء!) تحث فيها على محاسبة المعتدي الاسرائيلي على جرائم الحرب البشعة التي ارتكبها ضد المدنيين العزل من خلال تعزيز حملة المقاطعة وعدم الاستثمار و فرض عقوبات (بي دي اس) المتنامية بشكل هائل, و بالذات بعد المجزرة المروعة. كذلك يحتوي النداء بشكل واضح على مطالب بعزل اسرائيل بشكل كامل و العمل على جعل عام 2012 عام الحرية لفلسطين, بالضبط كما كان عام 1994 عام جنوب أفريقيا, حيث ساهمت حملة المقاطعة الدولية بشكل كبير ,مع الكفاح الشعبي, بارسال نظام الأبارتهيد العنصري البغيض الى مزابل التاريخ و بلا عودة.
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Dec 30, 2011
#BDS Action Alert: Boycott Armin Van Buuren's concert in #Lebanon
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