Category Archives: Boycott Israel

World Social Forum: Free Palestine – 28 Nov to 1 Dec 2012, Porto Alegre, Brazil

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Nick

The World Social Forum: Free Palestine is taking place in Porto Alegre, 28 November to 1 December, an event that has the potential to raise the level and depth of the international Palestine solidarity movement. The World Social Forum: Free … Continue reading →

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Batsheva protests in Edinburgh

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Nick

On 30th August, a number of activists from Dundee travelled through to protest outside the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre where, Israeli dance company, Batsheva were performing as part of the Edinburgh International Festival. Batsheva were targetted because they are part of … Continue reading →

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The exploitation of the Palestinian people? Not in my name! Vote no to the EU-Israel ACAA!

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Nick

Please sign this petition against EU-Israel Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of industrial products. The rejection of the EU-Israel Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of industrial products (ACAA) is important for the promotion of peace and justice. In … Continue reading →

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Demonstrate against Batsheva Dance Company in Edinburgh in August

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Nick

The Batsheva Dance Company, cultural ambassadors for the Israeli State, will be performing in Edinburgh on 30th and 31st August and the 1st September. We want to make sure that they know they are not welcome. To make the most … Continue reading →

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Don’t Dance with Israeli Apartheid

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Nick

The Israeli state-funded dance company Batsheva has been invited to perform at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. In response to this invitation, the ‘Don’t Dance with Israeli Apartheid’ campaign has written to Jonathan Mills, the Director of the Edinburgh Festival, … Continue reading →

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Major US Pension Fund divests from Caterpillar

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Nick

Caterpillar, one of the world’s biggest producers of bulldozers, cranes and other heavy machinery has been removed from American pension fund giant TIAA-CREF’s Social Choice Funds. This is due to Caterpillar’s involvement in the occupation of Palestine. Caterpillar machinery has … Continue reading →

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Sarsak is dying: protest Israel’s crimes at Scotland v Israel

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Nick

Saturday 16 June 2012, Tynecastle, Edinburgh Assemble 2.00pm McLeod St car park for kick off 3pm A few years ago hundreds protested at an under 21 football match in Hamilton and the match could not be shown in Israel because … Continue reading →

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Stopped by apartheid on the way to Madonna’s “Peace Concert”

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Nick

Despite the calls for BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions), Madonna has decided to go ahead with her concert at Ramat Gan stadium in Israel. In an attempt to divert criticism, Madonna invited peace activists from several NGOs to come see … Continue reading →

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Justice for Palestine festival in Dundee

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Nick

On Saturday 9th June, Tayside for Justice in Palestine is organising a Justice for Palestine festival in Dundee. It will take place from 12pm  – 4pm in the City Square. This event will highlight a number of isues linked with … Continue reading →

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Co-op boycotts companies that export produce from Israeli settlements

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Nick

The Co-operative Group, one of the five largest food retailers in the UK, has ended trade with companies that export produce from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The Co-op took the step as an extension of its existing policy … Continue reading →

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