- Israel Apartheid Week (IAW) is taking place at various universities in Britain this week. The IAW is part of the wider BDS According to its organizers: “the aim of IAW is to educate people about the nature of Israel as an apartheid system and to build Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions(BDS) campaigns as part of a growing global BDS movement.”
- Recently, the UK’s government have decided to ban the boycott of Israel in public sector institution. The discussion over the topic is arguing whether the particular campaign is a legitimate form of criticism, or perhaps, a dangerous incitement. Let alone, in the universities’ platform.
- Previous incidents in universities were also followed by the question of anti Semitism, in which the BDS’ platform or activities might allow.
- The following feature has been recorded outside the Israeli cosmetics shop, “Sabon”, located in Covent Garden. The shop’s front, is a popular stage for BDS’ protests.
Adi Cohen 