Press Releases

Update

Under Mandela statue, Palestinians call on Global South to intensify pressure for ceasefire and to sanction Israel

21 November 2023 - PRESS RELEASE

Local governments
Sanctions and governments
November 21, 2023
By: 
Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
BNC Statement

On Nelson Mandela Day, 250 civil society organizations worldwide call on UN to investigate Israeli apartheid

Trade union solidarity
Sanctions and governments
July 18, 2023
By: 
Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
BNC Statement

With Desmond Tutu’s departure humanity has lost a prophet of justice and peace

"Following you, Arch, we shall never accept “more comfortable” chains. We shall always insist on breaking them altogether so we can live in freedom and dignity".

December 27, 2021
By: 
Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
In the News

PRESS RELEASE: UN Official Warns AXA Investment in Israeli Banks Breach of International Human Rights

On eve of AXA’s annual general meeting (AGM), United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Michael Lynk, called on the French insurance giant to fully divest from Israeli banks while activists gathered in several cities across Europe raising the same demand.

Economic Boycott
Sanctions and governments
AXA Divest
April 29, 2021
Update

Apartheid Free Zone Campaign in Italy Has Grown by 50 Percent Since Launch in June

150 commercial, cultural and sporting activities in Italy have declared themselves free of Israeli apartheid

Apartheid Free Zones
November 12, 2019
By: 
BDS Italy
PACBI Statement

Palestinians call on Iceland's Eurovision contestant Hatari to withdraw

Cancelling performance in apartheid Tel Aviv would be a meaningful expression of solidarity for the band, who are on record supporting Palestinian rights.

Cultural Boycott
Boycott Eurovision 2019
April 26, 2019
Update

Belgian City Votes to Ban Contracts with Companies that Violate Human Rights

Vote Reflects Growing Commitment to Hold Israel Accountable for its Grave Violations of Palestinian Human Rights

Economic Boycott
Military Embargo
Apartheid Free Zones
Local governments
Sanctions and governments
December 8, 2018
By: 
Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
Update

Chilean Congress Votes to Ban Products From Illegal Israeli Settlements

The National Congress of Chile overwhelmingly voted to ban products from illegal Israeli settlements built on stolen Palestinian land.

Economic Boycott
Military Embargo
Sanctions and governments
November 29, 2018
By: 
Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
Update

Pitzer College Faculty Votes Support BDS for Palestinian Rights

Faculty at Pitzer College in California have overwhelmingly voted to pass two motions that support the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement for Palestinian rights. As Israel’s attacks on Palestinian education escalate, professors and students are standing up for Palestinian rights.

Academic Boycott
Student solidarity
November 27, 2018
By: 
Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)
Update

Palestinian Civil Society Urges World Governments to Impose a Military Embargo on Saudi Regime Over Khashoggi Murder and War Crimes in Yemen, On Israel for War Crimes and Apartheid Against Palestinians

"We appeal to progressives and social movements everywhere to pressure their governments to impose strict military embargoes on all states that are perpetrating crimes against humanity and war crimes, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Myanmar."

Military Embargo
Sanctions and governments
November 26, 2018