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Belgian-French bank Dexia considers selling Israeli subsidiary

The arcane world of finance is not something I normally turn to for hope or inspiration.

May 20, 2011
By: 
David Cronin
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Dexia looking for buyer for its Israeli subsidiary

 

"The Belgian-French financial group Dexia gave a mandate to the Rothschild merchant bank to find a buyer for its Israeli subsidiary. The decision follows several takeover proposals for the bank.

April 8, 2011
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Israel colonizes - Dexia finances
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Dexia excluded from ethical investment fund

Belgian bank Dexia has been excluded from the Triodos sustainable investment universe because of its ongoing financing of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

In a statement, Tridos Bank said:

Dexia Israel Bank (DIB), a subsidiary of Dexia, has financed Israeli settlements in the past.

March 8, 2011
By: 
BNC
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Belgian activists blockade Agrexco

Agrexco blockaded at Belgian airport

On February 11, 2011, a group of Belgian peace activists blocked the entrance of the Israeli company Agrexco’s distribution centre at Liège Airport. The activists protested against the import of agricultural goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied territories.

The settlements are in violation of international humanitarian law.

Farming Injustice
February 11, 2011
By: 
Vredesactie (Peace Action)
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Boycott roundup: international day of action called for Land Day

As part of a regular feature, The Electronic Intifada reports on the latest developments of the Palestinian-led global boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israeli violations of human rights and policies of apartheid.

BDS campaigners scored a significant victory this month as the London Borough of Tower Hamlets voted to exclude Veolia, a French firm that has provided services to the Israeli occupation in the West Bank, from receiving any contracts with the municipality. Activists have also staged protests and launched campaigns in Ireland, Belgium, Palestine.

Cultural Boycott
February 11, 2011
By: 
Electronic Intifada
Analysis

BDS in the heart of Europe

This article was written in 2010 as a contribution to a BNC e-magazine commemorating the 5th anniversary of the BDS call in July 9th 2005.

July 9, 2010
By: 
Jan Dreezen
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Belgian Trade Union Federation adopts boycott

The federal congress of Centrale Generale/ABVV Algemene Centrale in Belgium has adopted a motion advocating boycott entitled "Decent work is impossible under military occupation"

[Full text of motion passed by FGTB Centrale Generale/ABVV Algemene Centrale on 3 June 2010]

Decent work is impossible under military occupation

On May 31st, the Israeli army attacked a convoy with 10,000 ton of humanitarian aid on its way to the Gaza-strip. Among the unarmed campaigners, at least 10 people got killed and 30 people were wounded!

July 4, 2010