Boycott

Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote

Despite mass calls to boycott due to Israel’s participation, which led to several countries withdrawing from the contest entirely, Israel scored a whopping 220 points from the public televote.

Noam Bettan with dancers
Fans display a Palestinian flag (R) during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 (ESC) at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria on May 12, 2026.

Europe must remember the reason Eurovision was formed or risk losing it completely - editorial

Graham Linehan speaking outside Southwark Crown Court, London, after he had his conviction for damaging the mobile phone of transgender activist Sophia Brooks overturned following an appeal hearing on May 1, 2026.

Writer of sitcom airing instead of Eurovision in Ireland calls boycott ‘disgraceful antisemitism'

Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

From Wagner to Eurovision: The debate over Jews in music - opinion


Boycott or bust: BDS went viral - but is it actually working? - analysis

As BDS goes viral, analysts say anti-Israel boycotts are having little impact on the sectors being targeted.

A pro-Palestinian protest is seen being held in front of a McDonald's.

Netanyahu's flirtation with economic isolation would be catastrophic for Israel, economists warn

At a time of turmoil and uncertainty, the last thing the Israeli economy needs is leaders willing to accept the economic blow of isolation on the global stage and who politicize monetary policy.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a press conference in September 2025, following his statement that Israel will enter a state of autarkic economy and diplomatic isolation, and will have to cope with the characteristics of a closed economy.

Trading blows: European Union trade threat clouds Israel's export economy - analysis

How an EU boycott could upend Israel’s export-driven economy – and why the ceasefire offers only a temporary reprieve.

An illustrative image of Israeli and EU flags cracked.

Western militaries can't afford to boycott IDF's battle-tested Gaza tactics - analysis

A military boycott of Israel will not happen because the IDF’s hard-earned lessons from Gaza are indispensable for Western countries.

An IDF soldier stands behind a mounted machine gun in the vicinity of the Jordanian Field Hospital in Gaza City.

Playing under pressure: Israeli athletes now compete under armed guards and death threats

For Israeli athletes, calls to ban them from global sporting events creates added stress.

Peter Paltchik of Israel reacts after winning his bout against Michael Korrel of Netherlands.

MK Eliyahu: Stop excusing it, Jewish support for anti-Israel politics is crisis - opinion

The election of Zoharan Mamdani as mayor of New York highlights a painful and recurring phenomenon: Jews who turn their anger not toward external enemies, but toward their own people.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews from the Neturei Karta community attend a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he delivers an address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters, in New York, US, September 26, 2025.

Israel, India sign major defense deal in shadow of weapons boycotts

The defense deal is going forward at a time when many other democracies have cut back on their defense relations with Israel due to the war in Gaza.

Israel, India relations

Maryland kosher pizzeria to furloughed federal workers: You can pay us back later

Ben Yehuda Pizza in Silver Spring is letting federal workers defer payments during the shutdown, inspiring others to donate meals in support.

Ben Yehuda Pizza in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Horror: The new song exploring Nova festival survivors, ongoing trauma

Smilee and Magenetic's new EP "Horror", honors Nova festival victims and explores ongoing trauma and survivor's guilt through music.

Cover art for Magenetic and Smilee's EP, Horror, exploring the emotions of a survivor of the Nova music festival.

Radiohead split over Israel as Thom Yorke rejects concert, Greenwood defends ties

Thom Yorke said he wouldn’t go “within 5,000 miles of the Netanyahu regime,” while Jonny Greenwood defended his collaborations with Israeli artists and rejected cultural boycotts.

RADIOHEAD SINGER Thom Yorke.