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Bristol Council approves Motion for Sanctions against Israel
Wed 30 June 2010 – Late yesterday evening, after a long debate, a motion condemning Israeli aggression and its blockade of Gaza, was carried at the full Council Meeting in Bristol.
The motion read:-
9. MOTIONS [CPR 2.1(2)(xi)] A COUNCILLOR J KIELY TO MOVE:
South Africa: SAMWU Declares, Every Municipality an Apartheid Israel Free Zone!
Press Statement of the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU)
04 June 2010.
Dublin City Council Passes Refuses to Renew Contract with Veolia
The international Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement today scored a major victory as Dublin City Council passed a resolution calling on the City Manager not to sign or renew any contracts with French multinational Veolia[1] – the operators of the LUAS who have also tendered for the Metro North project[2].
Bilbao Cooperation Council Adopts BDS
Bilbao, September 18, 2009 – The Municipal Council for Cooperation of Bilbao has joined the Campaign BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) on the State of Israel, which undertakes not to cooperate with the policy of apartheid in Palestine and the illegal occupation in their territories.
Israeli tourism posters being removed from London Underground!
Palestine Solidarity Campaign – UK Release
Israeli tourism ads are being removed from the tube, following massive pressure and complaints.
Updates on Derail Veolia Campaign (France, Ireland)
Veolia and Alstom, the two large French companies involved in the illegal "Jerusalem Light Rail" project, are suffering more setbacks, in court and on the ground.
Lessons from the I-97 Seattle divestment initiative
Dave Jette, The Electronic Intifada, 6 March 2009 – "This is a farce!" Washington state senator Adam Kline could barely control his rage.
Birmingham Councillors call for boycott action on Israel
Walls Come Tumbling Down, 13 January 2009 – Politicians from all four parties on Birmingham City Council have called on the Council leadership to pursue a policy of instituting sanctions against Israel.
NYCERS invests in Israel
by Giovanni Legorano 19 September 2008>br />
Global Pensions
