Archive for August, 2009

Boycott movement takes hold in British unions

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Originally published in Electronic Intifada. By Asa Winstanley, The Electronic Intifada, 14 August 2009 The international campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel has won several important victories in recent months. At this summer's trade union conferences in Britain, BDS activists have made significant progress. While the campaign ...

Review: “Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner’s Guide” by Ben White

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

This book is an excellent "guide for the perplexed". It is perfect for those new to the subject. I personally will be buying copies and foisting it on friends and relatives. At the same time I was surprised how much a learned from it (particularly about the Palestinian citizens of ...