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Illustrative: Competitors sit at their tables during the first round of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 at the Sports and Events Complex at Qatar University in Doha, Qatar, on December 27, 2025. (Mahmud HAMS/AFP)
October 17, 2026, 1:30 pm
Israeli chess players say they’ve been barred from world championship in Malaysia
Players call for Malaysia to be stripped of Nov. tournament, noting exclusion violates guidelines of chess governing body, FIDE; one player says he was omitted despite registering with foreign passport
By ToI Staff
Ariana Harwicz attends 'Die My Love' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on November 1, 2025 in New York City. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images/AFP)
September 25, 2026, 8:38 am
350 cultural figures back Jewish author dropped from Spanish festival over Israel support
Ariana Harwicz says organizers bowed to pressure; festival claims cancellation followed complaints from university community, school rejects move and defends open debate
By Shira Li Bartov
Novelist Phil Klay speaking at the Berkley Center in Georgetown University, Washington DC, April 18, 2023. (Screenshot from YouTube)
September 18, 2026, 6:19 pm
PEN America names author Phil Klay, critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza and West Bank, as president
Amid ongoing uproar over Israel-Hamas war, group which advocates for writers and free expression taps Iraq War veteran who signaled support for PEN article on Israeli and Jewish writers, denounces Israel’s treatment of Palestinians
By Hillel Italie
Screen capture from video of amputee Israeli athlete Shalev Biton from a video promoting a single-shoe order service from Adidas, August 2026. (Shalev Biton)
September 7, 2026, 1:47 pm
Adidas apologizes for ‘offense’ over promotion featuring ex-IDF soldier who lost leg in 2021
Sports giant says it’s ‘taking feedback seriously’ after boycott calls followed inclusion of Shalev Biton in local Israeli campaign advertising Single Shoe service for amputees
By ToI Staff
A sign directs voters to an entrance for City Hall during early voting for the Rhode Island primary election, September 2, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
September 6, 2026, 3:46 pm
Rhode Island capital becomes largest US city to vote on anti-Israel divestment
Proposal backed by pro-Palestinian groups in Providence heads to ballot in November, as September 9 Democratic mayoral primary pits pro-Israel incumbent against progressive challenger
By Andrew Lapin
Screen capture from video of amputee Israeli athlete Shalev Biton from a video promoting a single-shoe order service from Adidas, August 2026. (Shalev Biton)
September 6, 2026, 11:42 am
Adidas faces boycott calls over promotion featuring ex-IDF soldier who lost leg in 2021
Pro-Palestinian activists rage at sportswear company amid false claims that amputee Shalev Biton participated in ‘genocide’ in Gaza after he posts video lauding single-shoe service
By Stuart Winer
Illustrative: Triathletes enter the water to start the swim leg of the 2026 IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on August 2, 2026 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images for Ironman/AFP)
September 4, 2026, 6:49 am
Israeli triathletes barred from race in Northern Ireland after organizer objects
North West Triathlon Club claims athletes not being banned ‘because of their religion or ethnicity’ but over ‘attempt to present normality… while Palestinians continue to suffer’
By Agencies
Susan Yara, Founder, Naturium speaks onstage at “Inside the Industry” during The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 presented by The Business of Fashion at Stanly Ranch on June 10, 2025 in Napa, California. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion/AFP)
August 5, 2026, 2:31 pm
US beauty brand founder Susan Yara faces boycott calls after posting pictures in Tel Aviv
Some users and beauty influencers slam Naturium creator; one photo included Israeli model Stav Netanel-Nagar, who says she also faced an online harassment campaign
By ToI Staff
Meg Keene is helming Meg Keene Books, a new fiction imprint from Wicked Son, a Jewish publisher. (Courtesy Keene via JTA)
July 30, 2026, 4:57 pm
Feeling excluded in the literary world, US Jews launch their own publishing houses
Backlash against Jewish authors post-Oct. 7 inspires new initiatives, as many in the industry believe the situation is so dire that Jews need their own distribution pathways
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Dinaw Mengestu speaks at a PEN America event in May 2026. (YouTube screenshot)
July 14, 2026, 1:10 pm
PEN America president’s resignation marks latest anti-Zionist uproar in literature
Dinaw Mengestu quits free-expression group over article that highlighted post-October 7 prejudice against Jewish and Israeli writers and expressed opposition to cultural boycotts
By Luke Tress
A pro-Israel Muslim delegation at New York's annual Israel parade, May 31, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
July 8, 2026, 2:17 am
NYC Muslim groups announce anti-BDS campaign in response to Mamdani
Unbreakable Bond Coalition aims to invest $500,000 in Israeli treasury bonds to promote coexistence, push back against anti-Zionism
By Luke Tress
Campaigners for and against an anti-Israel boycott referendum at the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, New York City, May 26, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
June 5, 2026, 4:31 am
Bamba blankets NYC after Park Slope co-op Israel boycott vote. What’s next?
UJA-Federation floats Israeli food fairs, sends thousands of bags of peanut snack to pantries in response to prominent shop’s divisive decision last week to ban Israeli products
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Irish players applaud fans following the UEFA Nations League match between England and the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium in London on November 17, 2024. (Ben STANSALL / AFP)
February 26, 2026, 3:25 pm
Irish soccer chief says country has ‘no choice’ but to play matches against Israel
Despite local pressure to boycott, Football Association of Ireland executive says only ‘viable option’ is to play UEFA games in September and October
By AFP
Pro-Palestinian protesters outside Gail's Bakery in north London. (Screenshots/X; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
February 21, 2026, 11:06 am
UK Jewish leaders condemn vandalism of London bakery accused of ‘funding Israel’
Chain founded by Israeli bakers is latest food business targeted by protesters; red paint splattered on facade of newly opened north London location
By Grace Gilson
Moderator Austrian singer Cesar Sampson holds a draw for Israel during the draw session for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on stage at the Vienna's city hall in Vienna, Austria, on January 12, 2026. (Joe Klamar / AFP)
January 13, 2026, 12:28 am
Draw sets Israel’s opponents for Eurovision semifinal slated for May 12 in Vienna
Past winners Greece, Portugal, Serbia and Sweden to face off against Jewish state in song contest overshadowed by anti-Israel boycotts and protests
By AFP and ToI Staff
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