What is the BDS Movement?

The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement presents itself as a global campaign aimed at pressuring Israel through economic, cultural, and academic isolation. Launched in 2005, the movement calls for boycotting Israeli products, divesting from companies that do business with Israel, and sanctioning the Israeli state at international levels. BDS claims to pursue "justice" and "human rights," but in reality, its objectives and methods directly contribute to the campaign to delegitimize and destroy Israel.

Historically, BDS draws inspiration from similar tactics used against apartheid South Africa. However, unlike those past movements, BDS is rooted in a campaign to abolish the world’s only Jewish state, often erasing the context of ongoing terrorism and existential threats that Israel faces from Iran-backed organizations. The methods of BDS—boycotts, divestment, and sanctions—are not used to encourage peace or foster dialogue, but rather to isolate Israel, falsify its history, and undermine its legitimacy at every opportunity.

BDS is not an isolated grassroots movement. Many of its leaders, activists, and affiliated organizations maintain open ties to terrorist groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime. Its campaigns routinely target not just the State of Israel, but Jewish individuals and institutions worldwide, fueling modern waves of antisemitism and legitimizing hate under the guise of “protest.” By promoting double standards and demonizing Israel, BDS advances the agenda of Iran's global terror network rather than any vision of peace.

Understanding and exposing the true nature of the BDS Movement is vital for anyone committed to defending Israel and countering the new forms of antisemitism that threaten the Jewish people and the values of the free world. The fight against BDS is not just a struggle for Israel—it is a stand against the normalization of hate and the distortion of justice on the world stage.