Don’t Buy into Genocide

• Boycotting pressures companies to stop supporting Israel’s genocide and apartheid
• Boycotting also sends a message that ordinary people don’t support Israel’s genocide
• It educates people and provides solidarity to the Palestinians

Boycotting and BDS was successful against Apartheid South Africa, let’s make sure its successful against Apartheid Israel.

Targeted boycotts, focussing on a smaller number of products can have the biggest impact. 

All Israeli fruit, vegetables and wines

Don’t buy any fruit, vegetables or wine that are labeled produce of Israel. These are grown and produced using land and water stolen from Palestinians.

“Israeli agricultural export companies such as Mehadrin and Hadiklaim are among the primary beneficiaries of the destruction of Palestinian agriculture. These companies operate inside and export produce from illegal settlements using stolen Palestinian land and water and profit from the siege on Gaza.  International trade with Israeli agricultural export companies finances the expansion of illegal settlements and rewards them for their participation in violations of international law.” Farming Injustice Report, 2013

Common products to look out for are peppers, avocados and dates, but many other items including citrus fruits, pomegranates, tomatoes, herbs and potatoes can also be imported from Israel.

Boycott all wines labeled from Israel. Look out in particular for wines from Golan Heights, Judean Hills and Upper Galilee.

Sabra Houmous – This company used to be owned by PepsiCo and the Strauss Group, an Israeli company that provides financial support to the Israeli army. In 2024 the Strauss Group divested its stake from Sabra. Israeli press reports that the boycott campaign was a significant factor.

Always check the labels. If it’s not clear where the produce is from – ask.