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Progressive Jewish groups are speaking out against Israel's apartheid practices, but major Jewish institutions are unlikely to change, even as criticism of far-right politics rises

Tufts students are expanding their BDS campaign amid increased backlash from pro-Israel clubs and their university.

The school’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter started a “BDS Pledge,” asking students to refuse to “buy products or participate in groups that benefit and normalize Israel.”

The campaign could point to a larger shift in strategy for proponents of Israel boycotts.

Pro-Palestinian chapter argues organizations like J Street 'condemn occupation while normalizing colonization'; university calls campaign 'divisive and harmful'

The student-led boycott campaign goes a step beyond past campus efforts by targeting groups that “normalize or benefit” Israel.

The student-led boycott campaign goes a step beyond past campus efforts by targeting groups that “normalize or benefit” Israel.