The BDS movement established an international campaign to exert pressure on Israel through economic, academic and cultural approaches. The BDS Israel movement calls for "various forms of boycott of Israel until it fulfills its obligations under international law." The movement was initiated at the United Nations Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa in 2001.
The ad shows Jones in his study and then, against his voiceover, displays images of a burning cross and swastika and the hashtag “#hitlerwasright.”
The announcement of the investigation into Columbia comes two days before Harvard's final deadline to submit documentation to the Committee before facing a subpoena.
Ali said that the United States had warned Israel a day before that an attack was planned by Hamas and they "deliberately took the security off" so they could "do whatever the bloody they want."
Approximately three weeks prior, the Turkish government had removed Israel from its list of export destination countries effectively withdrawing support for businesses engaged in trade with Israel.
"It is the first time in these chambers that someone's religion or expression of their religion is being questioned. Can I ask that we tread cautiously?"
Some Jewish groups say the phrase is antisemitic for endorsing the elimination of the state of Israel, while pro-Palestinian groups say it is a peaceful call for coexistence.
The decision was reportedly made due to Israel’s participation in Eurovision, given the Jewish State’s ongoing war with the Palestinian terror organization, Hamas.
Presumptive Democratic nominee and sitting President Joe Biden is not on the first-in-the-nation primary ballot.
Ben & Jerry’s joins a list of organizations and government bodies calling for a ceasefire in the war.