Campaign to boycott Israel looks to future after Gaza ‘ceasefire’

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Simon Speakman CordallFebruary 1, 2026 at 09:24 AM

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Following a ceasefire in Gaza in early 2026, the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement is seeking to maintain global attention on the Palestinian cause and Israel's actions. The BDS movement advocates for boycotts of Israeli goods, divestment from companies profiting from Israel, and sanctions against Israeli politicians. While Israel has faced increased international condemnation for its actions in Gaza and elsewhere, and some Israeli officials face war crime allegations and sanctions, the BDS movement faces challenges in keeping the focus on Gaza amidst other global events like the war in Ukraine. The movement aims to build on gains made during the Gaza conflict, including the International Court of Justice's ruling that Israel may plausibly be committing genocide.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

South Africa 40% Ukraine 40% United States 40% Iran 40% International Court of Justice 50% Yoav Gallant 50% International Criminal Court 50% Benjamin Netanyahu 60% Palestine ×370% Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) 70% Gaza ×780% Israel ×1190%

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gaza 100% israel 100% boycott divestment sanctions 90% palestinian people 80% genocide 70% sanctions 60% war crimes 60% international criminal court 50% illegal occupation 50%