US state of Florida blacklists Ben & Jerry's
The popular ice cream maker decided in July to stop selling its products in the Palestinian territories in opposition to the Israeli occupation, which prompted criticism from Israeli and American politicians.
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The US state of Florida has taken action against Ben & Jerry’s due to the ice cream company’s decision to stop selling products in Israeli settlements.
“As a matter of law and principle, the State of Florida will not tolerate discrimination against the State of Israel or the Israeli people,” Governor Ron DeSantis said in a Tuesday statement.