Earlier this week, US ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s announced that it would no longer sell its products in what it called “Occupied Palestinian Territory;” that is, the disputed West Bank. Following the boycott declaration, The Washington Post published an article on the issue, titled “Ben & Jerry’s threatened ban in West Bank creates ripples beyond ice cream stores,” citing HonestReporting CEO Daniel Pomerantz.
Daniel Pomerantz, CEO of the pro-Israel watchdog group HonestReporting and an expert in international law, said boycotts have traditionally played an important role in free speech and social justice within the United States.
But Pomerantz cautioned against allowing powerful private companies to dictate foreign policy through boycotts. In the U.S., he said, “we reserve that right to our elected officials.”
Furthermore, Pomerantz published an extensive analysis of the legal implications of Ben & Jerry’s decision and also appeared on a panel at a conference, the video highlights of which can be found below.
As major American corporations like Ben & Jerry’s join the boycott movement against the only Jewish state, HonestReporting continues to push back and call for fair treatment of Israel, reaching millions with our in-depth critiques and analysis pieces.
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