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Lorde performs at Lollapalooza in 2014. (Liliane Callegari/CC BY 2.0)

This Israeli urges Lorde: Play Palestine instead

Instead of simply canceling your show in Tel Aviv, cross the checkpoints and the separation wall and do what most pop icons have yet to do: perform in the West Bank. An open letter to Lorde. Dear Lorde, You may have stumbled upon my words before. Three years ago, your art and public persona inspired…

By Yuval Ben-Ami December 24, 2017

British rock legend Roger Waters speaks to students at the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, Jerusalem, June 1, 2009. (Lior Mizrahi/Flash90)

Roger Waters backs film on legacy of the Nakba

The Pink Floyd frontman to become the executive producer of a new film by Sarah Friedland and +972 writer Rami Younis on the tragic history of one of Palestine’s most important cities. By Yael Marom Pink Floyd frontman and human rights activist Roger Waters announced this week that he would be lending his support to…

By +972 Magazine December 14, 2017

Israeli author David Grossman receives an honorary doctorate at the Hebrew University of Jerusalems annual convocation, June 11, 2017. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

How David Grossman got drafted into the fight against BDS

Culture Minister Miri Regev is ramping up her battle against cultural boycotts by enlisting luminaries such as David Grossman. It’s time Israeli artists who believe in democracy to stand up and be brave. By Ari Remez The annual Israeli Theater Prize ceremony, held every year in the northern city of Acre, recently took place without a hitch. This, despite…

By +972 Magazine July 28, 2017

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Illustrative photo of boycott advocates. (Photo: Brian S / Shutterstock.com)

The academic boycott of Israel: No easy answers

There are some strong arguments against the ASA’s recent decision to support an academic boycott of Israel. But are they adequate? Members of the American Studies Association (ASA) voted last week to endorse a resolution supporting an academic boycott of Israel, following a unanimous vote by the National Council of the ASA earlier this month.…

By Dahlia Scheindlin December 22, 2013

Roger Waters performing at Arrow Rock Festival, June 10, 2006. (Photo by Jethro / Wikicommons)

Roger Waters discusses boycott with Israel’s ‘newspaper of the nation’

The interview with rock n’ roll’s lead boycotter of Israel was published in Yedioth Ahronoth, but it could have been put out by the Ministry of Public Diplomacy. I love when Israelis describe the media here as “leftist,” and when polite foreigners describe it as “robust” and “independent.” It goes along with our “vibrant…

By Larry Derfner September 20, 2013

Where were the Palestinian voices at the Russell Tribunal on Palestine?

The Russell Tribunal is meant to expose and provide accountability for human rights abuses committed by Israel against Palestinians. But in privileging ‘expert’ voices over those of the victims, does it actually reinforce dominant power structures? By Elisha Baskin The fourth and final session of the Russell Tribunal on Palestine took place this past weekend…

By +972 Magazine October 13, 2012

Watch: Roger Waters speaks against boycott bill, endorses BDS

At the time of writing, it’s not clear yet whether the the boycott bill will go for a second and third vote in the Knesset today, or whether it will happen next week. In both cases, the proposed law, criminalizing any opposition to the occupation that would take the form of a boycott call, is…

By Noam Sheizaf July 10, 2011

Israeli musician argues with Roger Waters over BDS

With no other argument against boycott, Kobi Oz reverts to old “no Palestinian partner” line Unfortunately, the Middle East isn’t the most stable place, so Israelis know we have to be very careful as we pursue peace. We could sign an agreement with a moderate regime and suddenly find ourselves confronted with a fundamentalist enemy.…

By Mairav Zonszein March 20, 2011