Zim Shipping «On The Ropes» In Oakland As Activists Prepare To Block The Boat Again

A diverse coalition of pro-Palestine activists and organizations prepare to return to stop Israel’s largest maritime cargo corporation from unloading cargo at the Port of Oakland, costing the Israeli shipping company money and time and hurting its reputation.

Kit O'Connell
Por Kit O'Connell

AUSTIN, Texas --- After multiple Block The Boat actions, even opponents of the blockade movement admit that Zim Integrated Shipping Services, Israel's largest maritime cargo corporation, is on the defensive. The next in this series of direct actions, which attempt to prevent Zim shipping vessels from unloading at U.S. ports in a show of support

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In New Row, Israel At Odds With US Over Travel Visas

Israel is presses to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, but their efforts have been rebuffed and the country has seen a spike in number of young people and military officers rejected entry to America.

Associated Press
Por Associated Press

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — With the United States irked at Israel over its settlement policies and the lack of progress in peace talks, an obscure diplomatic classification has emerged as a new sticking point between the two close allies. To ease the travel of its citizens, Israel is pressing to join 38 other countries in the U.S. Visa Waiver

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Mounting International Pressure May Force Israel Back To The Negotiation Table

It can be debated if any boycotts against Israel can be truly effective without the support of the United States.

Frederick Reese
Por Frederick Reese

In 1945, the Arab League formally declared a boycott against Israel. Originally designed to limit immigration into Israel-held lands, the boycott caused the international world -- particularly major international corporations -- to stay out of Israel. Pepsi, McDonald’s, Nestle and most of the Japanese automotive firms did not enter the Jewish state

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Hawking’s Boycott Of Israel Opens Floodgates For Criticism Of BDS Movement

The physicist’s refusal to attend an academic conference has fired up emotions on the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions movement against Israel.

Martin Michaels
Por Martin Michaels

The pro-Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement claimed a major victory when renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking declined an invitation to speak at a conference in Israel earlier this month. Hawking joins a growing number of artists and academics who have declined public appearances in Israel, including Pink Floyd

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