According to Ilan Eshel of the Israel Fruit Growers Association, the Gaza War is resulting in a growing boycott of Israeli produce, which is already evident in Scandinavian countries and the UK.
Orders are being canceled, compelling farmers to pay for storage, as their produce’s value drops as they seek alternative venues to close a deal.
It should be pointed out that the boycott existed prior to the war in some areas, particularly in the UK where the anti-Israel sentiment has been on the rise, targeting all products manufactured and originating in Yehuda and Shomron primarily. This was evident in the form of sharply higher tariffs on Yosh goods.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
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What are the chances of the Arabs within Israeli regions refusing to buy the same produce? Slim to none. They know that when the Jews returned to the land, produce increased by something like 3000 percent and they openly spoke of it as a miracle. Let Anti Semitic Europe feast on its own infested lettuce and mad cows. The Jews of Israel will find a way to sell their produce.
We should boycott back. Israel should also consider going back to allowing Israel to “license” the intellectual property of countries that boycott Israel (a policy that was very effective in the past, leading to great advances in Israel’s economy as they could make generics).
If the West Bank isn’t considered part of Israel, then why do people in the West Bank have to abide by Israeli intellectual property conventions.
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akuperma has a very good point; if you notice any fancy foods from these European countries, leave them on the shelves.
CHANCES ARE THAT THESE ARE SHMITTA GROWN FRUITS. THE GROWERS AND EXPORTERS MAY INCUR A LOSS.
interesting there was no boycott on Iranian oil when they threatened to wipe Israel of the map
there was no boycott on Russian oil when they were
OCCUPYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Georgian soil.
seems like occupation is their problem not anti-Semitism
Remind them to boycott all the technology, science,…. that comes from Israel too.
#5 IT IS WELL KNOWN HOW THE HEILIGER FARMERS, SHOMREI SHVI-ISS WALKED OFF THEIR FIELDS FOR A YEAR !!
MAMASH AMAZING!!!
It would be helpful to have a list of countries or companies boycotting Israel, so we can return the favor. If anyone can provide such a list, please post or publish it.