Press Releases

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
BNC Statement

Airbnb’s Decision to Exit Israel’s Illegal Settlements: A Partial Victory for Human Rights & Accountability

Airbnb’s decision to end its business in Israel’s illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory is an important first step. It unfortunately fails to cover settlements in East Jerusalem, which is also occupied according to international law. All Israeli settlements in occupied territory constitute war crimes. East Jerusalem is no exception.

Economic Boycott
November 20, 2018
By: 
Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
Update

“Educators Who Bravely Act on Principle Should be Championed, Not Punished”

Palestinian civil society responds to efforts by the University of Michigan to silence teachers who act in support of Palestinian human rights: "As long as Israeli universities continue to develop weapons used to brutalize and control Palestinians ... steal Palestinian land and provide intellectual cover for Israel’s war crimes, there should be no business as usual with them. Educators who bravely act on principle should be championed, not punished. The University of Michigan is lucky to have them in its ranks."

Academic Boycott
October 12, 2018
By: 
The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)