BDS Movement Archives

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Starbucks, H&M close in Morocco amid pro-Palestine boycott campaign

The two major international brands have been the target of a pro-Palestine boycott movement following their support for Israel in its onslaught on Gaza. Popular American coffee shop chain Starbucks…

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Calls to shut down M&S branches in Qatar after subliminal ‘anti-Palestine’ Christmas ad

While M&S has long been boycotted by many, consumers are now calling for the closure of M&S branches in the Middle East. Marks & Spencer found itself in the eye…

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‘Sponsors of ethnic cleansing’: Why pro-Palestine advocates are calling for Lacoste boycott

From sponsoring the Israel Football Association to funding Israeli organisations and censoring Palestinian artists, the french brand is a renown supporter of the colonial apartheid state of Israel. When people…

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Principled stance: youth in Qatar uphold boycotts as form of resistance

“Boycotting is really is taking a firm stance on what you believe is right and wrong.” Individuals reflect on their experiences with boycotting for a cause. “To this day, I…

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Qatari activists ‘shocked’ over Tel Aviv direct flights for World Cup

Authorities in Doha said the move does not reflect Qatar’s stance towards normalisation. Qatari pro-Palestine youth activists have expressed their shock over Doha’s approval of direct flights between Israel and…

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ألماس ملطخ بالدماء؟ صائغ إسرائيلي فخور بـ”صهيونيته” يثير غضباً عارماً في معرض قطري

في الوقت الذي تواصل فيه إسرائيل انتهاكاتها المستمرة والممنهجة لحقوق الإنسان٫ كان آخرها اغتيال مراسلة شبكة الجزيرة شيرين أبو عاقلة في فلسطين، أثار تخصيص منفذ بيع للمجوهرات مملوك لجندي إسرائيلي…

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QAYON calls for boycotts of Dubai conference over normalisation

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement groups across the Arab world are calling on doctors and medical associations to boycott Dubai-based conference hosting Israeli guests. The Qatar Youth Opposed to Normalisation…

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BDS or strategy? Nike’s move to end Israel sales prompts questions on ‘motives’

The latest move is expected to cause a significant loss to Israeli retailers. Sports retail giant Nike has announced that it will terminate all sales with retailers in Israel, in…

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News

QAYON launches boycott campaign against security giant G4S for complicity in Israeli crimes

The company holds 50% of Policity Ltd., which is contracted by the Israeli police to build and operate Israel’s National Police Academy. Local independent pro-Palestine youth body Qatar Youth Opposed to…

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