From Starbucks To Zara: Western Brands Being Boycotted Over Israel-Hamas War

The soft drink giant has been targeted by boycott campaigns for allegedly operating in illegal Israeli settlements and profiting from the occupation of Palestinian lands. Coca-Cola has also been criticized for sponsoring the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce, which promotes trade and investment between the two countries.

Zara also faced a boycott campaign after pro-Palestine activists called for a boycott of the retailer. The campaign featured statues with missing limbs and mannequins wrapped in white sheets surrounded by rubble. Some activists said that the images were making light of the conflict. Zara pulled the ad after critics said the images resembled photos of corpses in white shrouds in Gaza.

The cosmetics company has been boycotted for manufacturing products in Israel and for having a research center in Migdal Haemek, a town built on the ruins of a Palestinian village. L’Oreal has also been condemned for awarding scholarships to Israeli women who served in the military.

The coffee chain has been accused of supporting Israel and donating to the Israeli military. Some activists have also claimed that Starbucks’ CEO Howard Schultz is a Zionist and a recipient of the Israel 50th Anniversary Tribute Award. However, Starbucks has denied these allegations and stated that it does not support any political or religious cause.

The fast food chain has been boycotted for refusing to open branches in the occupied West Bank and Gaza, while operating over 160 outlets in Israel. McDonald’s has also been accused of donating to Jewish charities that support Israeli settlements and the Israeli army.

The food and beverage company has been boycotted for investing in Israeli companies and products, such as Osem, Tivall, and Nespresso. Nestle has also been accused of exploiting Palestinian water resources and of violating international law by operating in the occupied Golan Heights.