Backlash Defense Overview

Block the Boat: Zim Ship Not Welcome in Ports Across the US & Canada

The Block the Boat actions in Oakland, Los Angeles, Tacoma/Seattle and Vancouver are yet another sign of the growing strength and success of the BDS movement against Israel. Led by Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) with participation from over 60 organizations, including IJAN, 3,000-4,000 marched on the Port of Oakland on August 16. The resulting picket line stopped dock workers from entering the port and unloading the ship. With the support of rank and file members of the local longshoreman union (ILWU Local 10), activists and community members prevented the Zim Piraeus from unloading for a historic four days. This is the longest blockade of an Israeli ship in history. Click here for more details on the picket.

Condemn ABC 7 Slander of Palestinian Activist and Occupy Chicago

On Wednesday, October 26th, ABC 7 reporter Chuck Goudie filed an inaccurate and irresponsible segment on supposed anti-Semitism at OccupyChicago, and OWS in general. The piece slandered Palestinian community organizer Hatem Abudayyeh and the Palestinian and Palestine solidarity movement more broadly.

We Pushed Urban Shield Out of Oakland, But the Struggle Continues!

IJAN participated in the Stop Urban Shield Coalition, an important campaign that reflects our work on Israel’s Worldwide Role in Repression and particularly the collaboration between the Israeli military and police forces across the United States. Below is the coalition’s statement upon achieving two major victories.