The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel, but activists see divestment as a clear and achievable way to force colleges to take action on the issue.
Category: Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
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Schtick’s Pop-Up Event Series for Seder Celebrates Jewish Culture
The dinner parties held by Shtick, a pop-up series celebrating Jewish culture, draw out New York’s influencers, artists, designers and celebrities.
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Robert Kraft’s Fight Against Antisemitism Began Long Before Oct. 7
The New England Patriots owner said this week that he was “no longer comfortable supporting” Columbia University, his alma mater, which has been roiled by protests.
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Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract
The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees opposed to supplying technology to Israel’s government.
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Markets Brace for Israel’s Next Move
Global equities and oil prices were stable following Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel, but analysts warn that the calm may not last.
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How Oil Markets Are Reacting to Iran’s Attack on Israel
Investors are taking a wait-and-see approach after the much-anticipated aerial assault had little effect on oil supplies.
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‘Zone of Interest’ Oscars Speech Is Defended by Jewish Film Artists
Remarks about Israel that the director Jonathan Glazer made as he accepted an Oscar for “The Zone of Interest” drew a letter of support after facing criticism last month.
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‘Zone of Interest’ Oscars Speech Is Defended by Jewish Film Artists
Remarks about Israel that the director Jonathan Glazer made as he accepted an Oscar for “The Zone of Interest” drew a letter of support after facing criticism last month.
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Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza
The experimental effort, which has not been disclosed, is being used to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza, according to military officials and others.
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Jewish Film Professionals Denounce Speech by ‘Zone of Interest’ Director
An open letter condemned remarks critical of Israel that Jonathan Glazer made when he accepted an Oscar for the film, which is about the Holocaust.