Europe’s growing fight over Israeli goods: Boycott movements mushroom
Summary
There is growing support in Europe for boycotting Israeli goods in response to the conflict in Gaza. Workers and unions in several countries are pushing for protests and actions to stop handling Israeli products, hoping to influence broader state policies.Key Facts
- An Irish supermarket worker refused to sell Israeli goods due to the conflict in Gaza, leading to his temporary suspension by Tesco.
- Unions in Ireland, the UK, and Norway have supported motions for workers not to handle Israeli goods.
- Some European retail cooperatives have removed Israeli products in protest.
- The actions are linked to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.
- Historical labor protests, like those against apartheid South Africa, are cited as inspiration for current actions.
- The BDS movement calls for boycotts of Israeli institutions and companies linked to human rights issues in Palestine.
- Slovenia has banned imports from Israeli-occupied territories, with Spain considering similar actions.
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