Veranstaltungskalender
Zeit zu reden international: Sanctions and Boycotts as Political Leverage
19. Februar 2026
A critical discussion on the goals and consequences of political, economic, and social punitive measures
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Announcement on Zeit zu reden webpage
19. Februar 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
Spore Initiative
Hermannstraße 86, 12051 Berlin
Israels attack on Gaza after the October 7, 2023 assault, and the aggressive occupation of the West Bank have reignited the debate on boycotting the country. While the idea of sanctioning Israel initially faced much criticism in the West, this has changed in the face of accusations of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. Today, more than ever, governments and civil societies around the world are considering the possibility of using sanctions and boycotts as a means of pressure.
In fact, some argue that a silent boycott of Israel, economic, academic, and cultural, is already happening. Data from the Manufacturers Association of Israel show that Israeli exports fell sharply last year, with only four countries—Germany, Taiwan, India, and the US—increasing their imports from Israel. Prime minister Netanyahu has prepared the economy for the transition to a self-sufficient economy...
