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Billionaires versus students

WaPo: Billionaires and Execs Urged Eric Adams to Send Police to Columbia’s Gaza Encampment

The Washington Post reports a group of billionaires and business interests privately pressured New York City Mayor Eric Adams to deploy police on pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. A WhatsApp group with some of the country’s wealthiest people detailed donations to Adams’s campaign and conversations with the mayor. Some of those involved include real estate magnate Barry Sternlicht; Daniel Lubetzky, founder of the Kind Snacks brand; hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb; and founder of Thor Equities, Joseph Sitt.

www.democracynow.org

Israel goes after college students

Israel Has Formed a Task Force to Repress Palestine Solidarity On and Off US Campuses

A major Israeli news site says Israel’s foreign affairs and diaspora affairs ministries are behind the operation.

truthout.org

AAnti-boycott bill passes house

US anti-boycott act raises free speech concerns

HR 3016, introduced by Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, states that individuals and organisations would be prohibited from boycotting friendly countries.

www.newarab.com

More hasbara coming for BDS

It must be having an impact.

Israeli Government OKs $72 Million Anti-BDS Project • Jewish Breaking News

Israel’s government has approved a plan setting aside $72 million to fighting the campaign to boycott Israel. The plan would entail the largest monetary investment yet by Israel specifically toward combating the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign. It was announced last week to the cabinet ministers and approved as an executive order after none of […]

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NYTimes editorial on anti-bds laws

When States Try to Take Away Americans’ Freedom of Thought https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/20/opinion/campus-free-speech.html?unlocked_article_code=1.PE0.CxOG.iFNbR6ExCwkx&smid=nytcore-android-share

UK anti BDS law passes.

Third hearing of bill granting Israel special legal protection in UK law passes

The UK government’s anti-boycott bill, which grants special legal protection to Israel, passed its third reading following a debate in the House of Commons yesterday. Titled the Economic Activity of Public…

www.middleeastmonitor.com

Georgia saga of Abby Martin

Appeals court sides with state over law targeting boycotts against Israel

A federal court ruled against a plaintiff challenging a state law that requires significant state contracts to include a pledge to not boycott Israel.

www.ajc.com

Uhoh, federal anti-bds on the prowl.

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A long history against Palestinian advocacy

Instruments of Dehumanization – Boston Review

How U.S. laws—branding Palestinians as “terrorists” and redefining anti-Semitism—serve Israel’s interests.

www.bostonreview.net

Congress says anti-zionism = anti-semitism

House Declares Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism, Dividing Democrats

More than half of House Democrats declined to back the Republican-written resolution, as some argued that equating criticism of the state of Israel with hatred of the Jewish people went too far.