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Lobby Watch

An eye on the groups that try to stifle free debate about Palestine

Anti-Semitism watchdog CST "abusing" mandate to defend Israel

The Community Security Trust, a UK charity which records and combats anti-Semitism, claims that the boycott of Israel is worse than a recent spike in anti-Semitic incidents.

Fired professor voiced "legitimate outrage" over Gaza attack, say University of Illinois colleagues

Fellow academics defend Steven Salaita’s right to speak out on Palestine and demand that his sacking be overturned.

Zionist groups planned to lobby Univ. of Illinois trustees over Salaita appointment

In a new interview with The Electronic Intifada, Cary Nelson, past president of the American Association of University Professors, has revealed that he is directly advising national Zionist organizations in their campaign against Steven Salaita.

South African Jewish students hounded after expressing solidarity with Gaza

The deputy class president of a prominent Jewish school has been deluged with threats and abuse.

California university comes to defense of professor targeted by Zionist groups

Professor Rabab Abdulhadi says more needs to be done to protect scholars from “McCarthyist campaigns.”

How a fishing reporter became a leading figure in the Islamophobia industry

Dexter Van Zile from pro-Israel group CAMERA has impressed top figures in the pro-Israel lobby with his bigoted screeds.

Why are US lawmakers more enraged over Hamas-Abbas deal than AIPAC?

Despite Israel’s bluster, it remains closely allied with the Palestinian Authority, on which it relies to maintain control of millions of Palestinians.

Lawfare in retreat as Israeli colonel drops case against union

Public sector union Unison says it’s pleased Moty Cristal has dropped his case against them and against the UK’s National Health Service.

Diplomat who used sex to sell Israel advises top EU lobby group

Rebranding specialist David Saranga has trained European Friends of Israel on exploiting the potential offered by social media.

University of Cincinnati pays for president's propaganda junket to Israel

Ono has been celebrated for his bold use of social media, which in this case provides valuable insights into how Israel activists court US elites.

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