Organizations Promoting Anti-Israel Activism

This page provides a comprehensive list of organizations that are frequently cited as adversarial to Israel or Jewish interests. These groups are known for promoting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and other anti-Israel campaigns.

List of Notable Anti-Israel and BDS-Aligned Organizations

  • BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions): A global campaign promoting various forms of boycott against Israel, aiming to pressure Israel on political and human rights issues.

  • CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations): A major Muslim advocacy group in the US, often criticized for its anti-Israel positions and links to groups tied to Hamas.

  • T4P - Tech for Palestine is a nonprofit operating a free incubator for pro-Palestine tech initiatives.

  • Beautiful Trouble - An international network of artist-activist-trainers helping grassroots movements become more creative and effective.

  • Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP): The leading campus group promoting BDS and anti-Israel activism, with over 150 chapters in North America.

  • Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP): A group that identifies as Jewish but is known for supporting BDS and opposing mainstream Jewish organizations and Israel.

  • American Muslims for Palestine (AMP): Provides funding, training, and support for BDS and SJP activities, and has promoted anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric.

  • US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (USCPR): An umbrella group supporting BDS and anti-Israel campaigns in the US.

  • National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP): The national coordinating body for SJP chapters.

  • Muslim American Society (MAS): Part of the US Council of Muslim Organizations, MAS has supported BDS and anti-Israel activities.

  • Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA): Another USCMO member, ICNA has been involved in anti-Israel advocacy.

  • Holy Land Foundation (HLF): Formerly the largest Islamic charity in the US, shut down for funding Hamas.

  • Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP): A designated terrorist organization that some of these groups have supported or honored.

  • Within Our Lifetime (WOL): An activist group known for organizing anti-Israel rallies and supporting BDS.

  • Palestine Legal: Provides legal support for BDS activists and anti-Israel campaigns.

  • Al-Awda (Palestinian Right to Return Coalition): Advocates for the Palestinian "right of return" and supports BDS.

  • US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO): An umbrella group that includes CAIR, AMP, MAS, and ICNA.

About These Organizations

Many of these organizations collaborate or support each other’s campaigns, especially on college campuses and within broader activist circles. Their activities include organizing rallies, promoting boycotts, and advocating for policies targeting Israel.

Media Outlets

Al Jazeera (Qatar): State-funded, known for strong anti-Israel stance and amplifying hostile narratives.

BBC (UK): Frequently criticized for institutional bias and misrepresentation of Israeli actions .

The Guardian (UK): Regularly accused of anti-Israel bias and delegitimization.

Reuters: Accused of biased reporting and misrepresentation of Israeli perspective.

CNN: Criticized for misreporting and disproportionate focus on negative stories about Israel.

The New York Times: Documented pattern of amplifying criticism of Israel and downplaying Palestinian responsibility.

Los Angeles Times: Cited for editorial bias against Israel.

Associated Press: Sometimes accused of selective reporting and bias.

MSNBC: Has admitted to anti-Israel errors and bias in coverage.

Miami Herald: Criticized for language and framing in Israel coverage.

Haaretz (Israel): Israeli outlet with a strong anti-Zionist editorial line, often cited by international media to legitimize anti-Israel narratives.

+972 Magazine: English-language Israeli outlet accused of spreading anti-Israel and antisemitic narratives.

B’Tselem: Israeli NGO often cited as a media source, accused of delegitimizing Israel .