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United statement from Spain in support of BDS
5º ANIVERSARIO DE LA CAMPAÑA BOICOT, SANCIONESY DESINVERSIONES AL ESTADO DE ISRAEL. (BDS). AYER SUDAFRICA, HOY PALESTINA EL 9 de julio de 2005, una coalición de 171 organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil Palestina hizo un llamamiento para la puesta en … Continue reading
BDS in Spanish province of Valladolid
The Palestinian Campaign of Boycott, Desinvestments and Sanctions against the State of Israel in the province of Valladolid (Spain) Platform of Solidarity with Palestine-Valladolid It has been now five years since 9th of July of 2005. That day, 171 organizations … Continue reading
BNC welcomes actions to mark fifth anniversary of BDS call
Occupied Palestine – On July 9 2010, the Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee (BNC) marked the fifth anniversary of the Palestinian Civil Society Call for a campaign of BDS against Israel until it fully complies with international law … Continue reading
Report back from Ireland
Ireland – Fri 9th – Sun 11th July 2010 The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) used the opportunity International Boycott Weekend to launch a two-week petition drive seeking to enlist Dunnes Stores customers in Ireland to support the call for a … Continue reading
UK report back
PSC July 9: Report back PSC organised a supermarket action to mark the fifth anniversary of the BNC’s call for boycott, divestment and sanctions on July 9th. Journalists from Channel Four and Al Jazeera joined representatives from some of Britain’s … Continue reading
EU Considering Aid to Israeli Military
EU Considering Aid to Israeli Military By David Cronin BRUSSELS, Jun 18, 2010 (IPS) – A leading Israeli supplier of warplanes used to kill and maim civilians in Gaza is in the running for two new scientific research grants from … Continue reading
OECD Selects Jerusalem to Host Its Tourism Conference
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recently announced that Jerusalem will be hosting its annual Tourism Committee Conference in October of this year. This will be the first OECD event held in Israel since it was welcomed into … Continue reading
Israel’s accession to the OECD: another failure of human rights in the international community
http://www.middleeastmonitor.org.uk/articles/middle-east/1164-israels-accession-to-the-oecd-another-failure-of-human-rights-in-the-international-community Israel’s accession to the OECD: another failure of human rights in the international community Middle East Monitor Tuesday, 15 June 2010 14:30 By Seyfeddin Kara The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), one of the most prestigious economic … Continue reading
Urgent Action Alert – EU and Israel set to renew Action Plan – Action Needed
“No to the renewal of the EU-Israel Action Plan!” “Suspend the EU-Israel Trade Association Agreement!” “Call off Israel’s accession to OECD!” Occupied Palestine, 5 June 2010 – The European Union is set to renew this month the EU-Israel Action Plan … Continue reading
Political coup? Israel welcomed into OECD despite criticism over Gaza, settlements.
Source: http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2010/0527/Political-coup-Israel-welcomed-into-OECD-despite-criticism-over-Gaza-settlements By Erin Cunningham, Correspondent posted May 27, 2010 at 3:06 pm EDT Jerusalem — Israel won an important symbolic victory against its international critics today, as it officially joined the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Membership in … Continue reading
