The BDS movement

The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement is a global campaign launched in 2005 by Palestinian civil society organizations. It calls for non-violent pressure on Israel to comply with international law by ending its occupation of Palestinian territories, ensuring equal rights for Palestinian citizens of Israel, and recognizing the right of return for Palestinian refugees. Inspired by the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, BDS encourages individuals, institutions, and governments to withdraw economic, cultural, and political support from entities that sustain what the movement views as Israel’s violations of Palestinian rights.

 

Individuals can support the BDS movement by taking peaceful, rights-based actions such as:

  • Boycotting products and companies linked to Israeli settlements or the occupation. Example: BDS guide.

  • Divesting personal or institutional funds from businesses involved in these activities.

  • Advocating for governments and organizations to uphold international law and Palestinian rights.

  • Promoting awareness through education, discussion, and sharing verified information.

  • Supporting cultural and academic solidarity, including artists and institutions that refuse to normalize injustice.

BDS in Luxembourg

Petition from Artist and Singers 

Luxembourg artist and musicians have urged the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra to condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza, citing civilian suffering and the destruction of homes and cultural spaces. They call on the orchestra to advocate for humanitarian access, protection of civilians, and respect for international law, stressing that this is about human decency, not politics, and urging the artists to use their platform to speak out against injustice. Click here to read the petition and signatures.

CSSF and Israeli Bonds

The CSSF (Luxembourg’s financial regulator) approved a base prospectus on 1 September 2025, enabling the sale of Israeli sovereign bonds in the EU. This approval followed the expiry of similar approval in Ireland. After political pressure there, the Irish Central Bank stopped renewing authorization for these bonds. Witnessing that, Israel shifted the prospectus approval process to CSSF.

 

 

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