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The article argues on the impact of the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement in Israel.

The article discusses boycott, divestment, and sanctions activism support espoused by Israeli filmmaker Udi Aloni at the Ruhrtriennale triennial music festival. The author condemns boycotts of Israeli businesses and music venues as antisemitic and the pro-Palestinian rights political engagement and activism of musicians is discouraged.

Morningstar confirmed receipt of the Civil Investigative Demand issued by Schmitt and said it does not support the anti-Israel boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign. Morningstar is Probed by Missouri Amid "Woke" ESG, Israel Bias Concern (Bloomberg) -- Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt launched an investigation into Morningstar Inc. and its subsidiary Sustainalytics Inc. over the firm's evaluation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. [Extracted from the article]

The laws prohibit state and local government contracts with offending companies for goods and services worth $100,000 or more. Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks, a vocal ESG critic, testified this month on behalf of a state bill that would require companies to certify in writing they are not engaged in an expanded list of boycotts as a condition for state and local government contracts. A decision last week by the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear a case out of Arkansas could fuel more legislative attempts to cut companies off from doing business, including municipal bond underwriting, with state and local governments if their policies are considered harmful to certain industries. [Extracted from the article]

Unilever sells a range of household products in Israel, in addition to Ben & Jerry's, and employs about 2,000 people across four manufacturing plants. (Bloomberg) -- Unilever Plc has sold its Ben & Jerry's business in Israel following a storm of criticism when the ice cream brand said it would halt sales in Jewish West Bank settlements. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Unilever Plc has sold its Ben & Jerry's business in Israel following a storm of criticism when the ice cream brand said it would halt sales in Jewish West Bank settlements. The dispute arose as although Unilever has owned Ben & Jerry's for more than two decades, the ice cream company has its own board and maintains independence over its social mission and brand integrity. [Extracted from the article]

Appeals court rules Israel boycotts are not protected, lawyers take case to Supreme Court. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Democratic Socialists of America make right-wing move against Palestine advocacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Unlike Moscow, the US faced no sporting sanctions after it invaded Iraq. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the Israeli lawmaker's labeling of Omar Barghouti, co-founder of the BDS campaign, as a threat to Israel's "universal security." Barghouti's advocacy for a secular democratic state is seen as conflicting with the Jewish State construct. Despite efforts to revoke Barghouti's residency based on a loyalty clause, Israel lacks a security pretext to justify his expulsion, highlighting the complexities of balancing political expression and security concerns. The article raises questions about the concept of "universal security" and the challenges faced by states in addressing dissenting voices within their territories. [Extracted from the article]

An interview with street artist Caledonia Curry Swoon is presented. Topics discussed include her interest in fine arts and paintings which made her drive toward street art, her collaboration with the artist-driven arts nonprofit New Orleans Airlift for an cultural art project in New Orleans, Louisiana, and her support to Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel.

DIED Abdul Qadeer Khan, "father" of Pakistan's nuclear bomb, who also aided North Korea, Libya and Iran, on Oct. 10 at 85. REFUSED Rights to an Israeli publisher for a Hebrew translation of her latest novel, Irish author Sally Rooney confirmed on Oct. 12, citing her support of the BDS movement. RESIGNED Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on Oct. 9 amid corruption allegations (which Kurz denies). [Extracted from the article]

REFUSED Rights to an Israeli publisher for a Hebrew translation of her latest novel, Irish author Sally Rooney confirmed on Oct. 12, citing her support of the BDS movement. DIED Abdul Qadeer Khan, "father" of Pakistan's nuclear bomb, who also aided North Korea, Libya and Iran, on Oct. 10 at 85. RESIGNED Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on Oct. 9 amid corruption allegations (which Kurz denies). [Extracted from the article]

"Ben and Jerry have no problem with their ice cream being sold to supporters of terrorism, and yet they are boycotting Israel." Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, who sold the company to Unilever Plc in 2000, said they aren't against "Israel's right to exist", they just "didn't want our ice cream sold in the occupied territory." "I will continue to act so that as many countries as possible will include Ben and Jerry's and Unilever on their black list, until this despicable boycott is ended", Erdan said. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that issues of domestic surveillance and discrimination faced by Arabs living in the United States became more prominent after the attacks of September 11, 2001 as MERIP has been covering them since the organization was founded 50 years ago. Topics include examines that program, initiated by the Nixon administration, targeted politically active Arabs in the United States with surveillance and visa restrictions due to murder of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics.

The article focuses on the phantom establishment of Israel Policy Forum. Topics discussed include the nomination of Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense, the establishment of Jewish Anti-Israel left with the of its wealth to shout over the majority of American Jews who support Israel, and the formation of Jewish Alternatives to Zionism led by Rabbi Elmer Berger.

The article discusses the author's criticism against the cultural boycott of Israel from hosting the international song competition Eurovision Song Contest 2019. Topics discussed include the need to support peace-building efforts of Palestinians and Israelis, the anti-Israel propaganda condemn Israeli imperialism of Palestine, and the Israeli cultural propaganda.

Activists celebrate major victory for Palestinian rights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Campaigners for a boycott against Israel keep on learning, adapting and growing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Academic group voted in 2013 to support the boycott of Israeli institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]