BDS

What to Know About BDS, the Boycotts Against Israel

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On- and offline, activists are urging consumers to boycott brands like Starbucks and McDonald’s over their perceived support for Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza, which has killed at least 28,000 Palestinians to date. The boycotts nod to the wider Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which seeks to mobilize international pressure on Israel … Read more

What is BDS, the movement to boycott Israel with a new following?

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Opponents of Israel’s punishing war in the Gaza Strip have called for boycotts of companies they claim support Israeli policies, and have drawn millions of views on social media. Customers, particularly in the Middle East, have refrained from patronizing companies like Starbucks and McDonald’s. The coffee giant has said in response to criticism that it … Read more