Ben & Jerry’s calls Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘genocide’

Ben & Jerry’s has labeled Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, a statement that complicates its ongoing legal conflict with parent company Unilever regarding the brand’s political stance. The independent board of Ben & Jerry’s claims Unilever is attempting to suppress its advocacy for Palestinian rights, leading to a lawsuit over the dismantling of its independent board. This dispute follows Ben & Jerry’s previous legal actions against Unilever for blocking its efforts to withdraw ice cream sales from occupied territories, amid plans for the brand’s spin-off later this year.