Campaign to Boycott Israel Looks to Future After Gaza 'Ceasefire'

Article by Al Jazeera examining the global campaign to isolate Israel during the War on Gaza October 2025 ceasefire period, arguing that the global spotlight's shift away from Gaza has made the push for boycotts and sanctions more urgent, not less. The piece quotes BDS movement Policy Coordinator Saleh Hijazi, who warns that the ceasefire is being used to "rescue apartheid Israel from a downward spiral, launder its global image and muffle international outrage." Despite reduced media attention, the reputational damage inflicted on companies trading with Israel, new cultural isolation initiatives, and the growing momentum of divestment campaigns are all gaining ground. Demonstrators gathered in London on October 11, 2025, a day after the ceasefire came into effect, underscoring that the movement has not been stilled by the truce. Recommended for researchers and activists studying the relationship between the ceasefire and global solidarity movements, examining how the ceasefire has affected the international campaign for Palestinian rights and Israeli accountability, and whether the ceasefire has slowed or accelerated the international isolation of Israel.