ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA NEWS RELEASE ZOA Attorneys Send Shareholders’ Letter Demanding that Unilever Board Must Override Ben & Jerry’s Antisemitic, Discriminatory Boycott Decision Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) President Morton A. Klein released the following statement: ZOA attorneys Susan Tuchman, Esq. and Elizabeth Berney, Esq. today sent a demand letter to the Board of Directors of Ben & Jerry’s parent company, Unilever PLC, on behalf of Unilever shareholders Dr. Paul Tartell, Richard Allen and other potential Unilever shareholders. The letter demands that Unilever must override Ben & Jerry’s antisemitic, discriminatory decision to boycott Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem – which Ben & Jerry’s falsely describes as “Occupied Palestinian Territory.” A copy of the demand letter is available here. The letter explains that Unilever has the power and obligation to override Ben & Jerry’s antisemitic, discriminatory boycott decision. When Unilever acquired Ben & Jerry’s in 2000, Ben & Jerry’s agreed that its board members and employees would abide by the Unilever Code of Business Conduct – which is mandatory on all Unilever entities. Ben & Jerry’s boycott decision violates numerous Unilever business code requirements, including the requirements to respect relationships, obey applicable laws, not discriminate, and engage in responsible, truthful, accurate marketing. The letter also refutes Unilever’s claim that it must respect and defer to Ben & Jerry’s “social mission.” The Unilever-Ben & Jerry’s 2000 agreements contain a limited, inapplicable definition of “social mission” and do not make Ben & Jerry’s solely responsible for that mission. Discriminating against Jews and the Jewish state is not part of that social mission. In addition, the demand letter notes that Ben & Jerry’s is effectively boycotting the entire state of Israel. Israeli law forbids boycotts of Israeli citizens, Jewish or Arab, in all territories controlled by Israel. Complying with Ben & Jerry’s discriminatory requirements would force Ben & Jerry’s current Israeli licensee, or any future licensee, to violate Israeli law, which they cannot do. Thus Ben & Jerry’s is effectively preventing any law-abiding franchisee from operating in Israel. READ MORE In Case You Missed It... You can find information on more of President Biden's appointments HERE. ‌ ‌ ‌ About Us News Videos ZOA Report Events Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2021, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]