Ben & Jerry’s independent board shows the world how a company with social values, a moral backbone and broad-based support from allies against oppression can advance the cause of justice and international law in Palestine.
After months of pressure from activists, human rights groups, progressive lawmakers, and members of her family the FBI is finally launching a probe into the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh. The fact that the announcement was made shortly after the Israeli and U.S. elections can hardly be a coincidence.
The public statement from Ben & Jerry's comes months after it filed a federal lawsuit against Unilever in hopes of stopping the sale of ice-cream under its brand name in 'occupied Palestinian territories.'