'Inconsistent with our values': Ben & Jerry's opposes ice cream's return to Israeli settlements
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Quick Glance: Unilever sells Ben & Jerry's Israeli business to settle BDS controversy
- Last year, Israel called the boycott "morally wrong" and threatened Unilever with "severe consequences."
- "The new arrangement means Ben & Jerry's will be sold under its Hebrew and Arabic names throughout Israel and the West Bank under the full ownership of its current licensee," Unilever explained.
- When Ben & Jerry's was purchased by Unilever in 2000, the company and its independent board of directors retained control over its social goal.
- Human Rights Watch's Israel and Palestine Director, Omar Shakir, claimed the agreement sought to undercut the "principled decision" to cease selling ice cream in Israeli settlements.
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- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
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Hundreds gather at GW University to call for schools to cut ties to Israel: About 30 tents filled one corner of the campus’s central lawn as the pro-Palestinian ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/25/college-protests-george-washington-university/
Columbia University shifts classes to remote-only after a wave of protests on campus
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246294353/columbia-yale-protests-arrests-palestine-israel
Israel's military spending surges more than 100 percent amid war on Gaza: Military spending in the Middle East rose almost 10 percent to $200bn in 2023 ...
middleeasteye.net/news/israels-military-spending-surges-more-100-percent-amid-war-gaza
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Columbia University: Biden condemns anti-Semitism at protests in New York: Anti-Semitic slogans were also shouted during anti-Israel protests at the renowned ...
spiegel.de/ausland/columbia-university-joe-biden-verurteilt-antisemitismus-bei-protesten-in-new-york-a-4e34d199-eba4-441f-b481-3960393772b7
Quick Glance: Biden condemns Antisemitism at Columbia University Protests
- US President Joe Biden warns against antisemitism at anti-Israel protests at Columbia University in New York and calls for empathy towards Palestinians.
- Students demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians and against the Israeli government, leading to intense antisemitic remarks.
- A rabbi warns Jewish students not to enter the campus after antisemitic chants, and the police disband a pro-Palestinian tent camp, resulting in arrests.
- Biden condemns the antisemitism, emphasizing that such incidents have no place on the campus or in the country.
Nine Google Workers Arrested at Sit-In Protesting Firm’s Work with Israel: At least nine workers at Google were arrested Tuesday after staging sit-ins at ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/headlines/nine_google_workers_arrested_at_sit_in_protesting_firms_work_with_israel
Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Oil prices dip as demand concerns outweigh Middle East supply fears: Oil prices eased in early trade on Wednesday as worries about global demand due to weak ...
reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-dip-demand-concerns-outweigh-middle-east-supply-fears-2024-04-17/
Palestine flag shows on iPhone when typing Jerusalem, Israel supporters angry: A new iPhone update presents UK users typing 'Jerusalem' with a Palestinian flag ...
businessinsider.com/iphone-update-suggests-palestine-flag-when-typing-jerusalem-israel-anger-2024-4
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Palestine Flag When Typing 'Jerusalem'
- iPhone users discover the Palestinian flag as a suggested emoji, sparking mixed reactions.
- The debate over Jerusalem as a capital city fuels discussions about the emoji suggestions.
- While some accuse Apple of antisemitism, others praise the Palestine flag positively.
- Apple confirms that the Palestine flag as an emoji is unintentional and will be changed with the next update.
Protests roiling US colleges escalate with arrests, new encampments and closures: The turmoil sweeping universities across the United States continued Tuesday as ...
apnews.com/article/columbia-nyu-israel-gaza-protests-2c1f043478570f9206a2ea8470457cf7
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
Iran attack on Israel adds to airline troubles in Middle East: Global airlines faced disruptions to flights on Monday after Iran's missile and drone attacks on ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-attack-israel-adds-airline-troubles-middle-east-2024-04-15/
Robert Habeck: Why the Economics Minister could become Chancellor: He presents himself as a minister for everything: Robert Habeck encourages Ukraine ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/robert-habeck-warum-der-wirtschaftsminister-kanzler-werden-koennte-19665452.html
Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to its attack on Israel: WASHINGTON: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-uk-unveil-sweeping-sanctions-iran-after-attack-israel-4275611
The shadow of war darkens on the global economy: Short-term performance has been surprisingly good but policymakers are walking on eggshells
ft.com/content/31158ec7-433b-4c0e-9f2e-8a13e8dd4750
Qatar says it is reconsidering hostage talks mediator role after suffering ‘damage’
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-17-2024/
Anti-Israel NGOs threaten to 'seize' campuses across USA to 'force' BDS
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798038
Students protesting on campuses across US ask colleges to cut investments supporting Israel
washingtonpost.com/national/2024/04/24/college-protests-israel-divestment-palestinians/7c6d5388-01f2-11ef-8eac-39c6dcb59eb5_story.html
US imposes new sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers: The US imposed a new batch of sanctions on Friday against extremist Israeli settlers accused of ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/19/us-imposes-new-sanctions-against-extremist-israeli-settlers
Unilever Recalls Magnum Almond Ice-Cream Sticks in UK & Ireland: Unilever Plc is recalling a limited number of its Magnum almond ice-cream sticks in the UK and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/unilever-recalls-magnum-almond-ice-cream-sticks-in-uk-ireland
Halting UK arms sales to Israel would be more than symbolic - and it is right: Opponents decry any potential embargo as mere 'gesture politics' but ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/uk-israel-arms-halt-more-than-symbolic-strategic-right
State-Backed Censorship: Israel’s Persecution Of Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian: Palestinians with Israeli citizenship are not allowed to exercise their right to ...
palestinechronicle.com/state-backed-censorship-israels-persecution-of-nadera-shalhoub-kevorkian/
USC Students Continue Protest Despite Mass Arrests, Inspired by Gazans’ “Spirit of Resistance”
democracynow.org/2024/4/25/headlines/usc_students_continue_protest_despite_mass_arrests_inspired_by_gazans_spirit_of_resistance
ESG: Unilever Scales Back Sustainability Goals: CEO Hein Schumacher is scaling back some commitments on plastics and diversity against a backdrop of wider ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-19/esg-unilever-scales-back-sustainability-goals
Bereaved father calls for government’s removal at hostage families protest in Jerusalem
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/bereaved-father-calls-for-governments-removal-at-hostage-families-protest-in-jerusalem/
Gaza Genocide: The Abysmal Moral Failure of the ‘West’: There is little that could be more uncivilized, cruel and barbarous than the crimes Israel is committing ...
palestinechronicle.com/gaza-genocide-the-abysmal-moral-failure-of-the-west/
Apple 'beta' update addresses Jerusalem emoji controversy: A new software update stops the Palestinian flag emoji appearing when iPhone users type "Jerusalem".
bbc.com/news/technology-68831685
Where campus protests have led to arrests across the U.S.: Dozens of protests have broken out at colleges and universities in recent days ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/25/university-protests-arrests-locations/
The Market View on UK Stocks Is Slowly Shifting: There are signs that the loathing of UK equities is losing its intensity.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-15/the-market-view-on-uk-stocks-is-slowly-shifting
‘Stay Strong’, He Said, so Israel Killed Him – Israel Targets Beloved Gaza Preacher
palestinechronicle.com/stay-strong-he-said-so-israel-killed-him-israel-targets-beloved-gaza-preacher/
US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran's drone program - World News: The United States and Britain announced widespread sanctions against Iran's ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/us-uk-unveil-sweeping-sanctions-on-irans-drone-program-192627
UNRWA Funding Now Mostly From Individual Donors After US Halts Donations: Individual donors now are the largest source of funding for the United Nations relief ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/individual-donors-provide-most-unrwa-funding-amid-us-cutoff
Analysts say Israel, Iran ready to de-escalate - for now - News | Khaleej Times: There has been fear that decades of enmity between the two could spill over into ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/analysts-say-israel-iran-ready-to-de-escalate-for-now
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