22 Nov 2015
Ramadan is a time of year when we remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves. It would be unfortunate if at such a time we helped support oppression.
Every year, Israel exports millions of pounds worth of dates to the world, which many people unknowingly buy and use to break their fasts. These dates are grown in illegal settlements, in the West Bank and the Jordan Valley, on land that has been stolen from Palestinians. By buying these dates, we are in fact helping Israel to continue its occupation and oppression of the Palestinian people. It is estimated that the total income for Israel from dates is approximately €80 million.
They are alternatives to Israeli Dates, such as
Zaytoun and
Yaffa
Please check the label - Dates produced in the West Bank and the Jordan Valley are from Illegal Israeli Settlements and should also be boycotted
