Fwd: The Truth Behind the Meltdown Over Ben & Jerry’s-plz sign the petition



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From: J Street <info@jstreet.org>
Date: July 23, 2021 at 3:42:09 PM EDT
To: Burhan GHANAYEM <bmlrrg@aol.com>
Subject: The Truth Behind the Meltdown Over Ben & Jerry's
Reply-To: J Street <info@jstreet.org>

 J Street Burhan, thank you for adding your name. Together, we must make clear that right-wing voices don't speak for our community – can you forward this email and help amplify the voice of reason?

It's been stunning to see ice cream become the latest battleground in the Israeli-Palestinian debate. The uproar can be painful for all of us who care so deeply about the future of Israel, its people and its democracy. All of us who know that the kind of Israel we hope for depends on ensuring the rights and freedom of the Palestinian people, and feel that our Jewish values compel us to stand up for what's right. Together, we need to make clear that right-wing voices don't speak for all of us. If You Agree, Share Our Petition to Amplify Our Voices: Protect the Right to Protest the Occupation Despite the over-the-top meltdown, here's the truth: - Ben & Jerry's stated it will no longer sell ice cream within illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian territory, but will continue to do so inside Israel. Ben & Jerry's has not announced a boycott of Israel. - The decision is an act of peaceful protest against an unjust occupation and illegal settlements – policies the majority of American Jews oppose. The settlement movement seeks to permanently control the West Bank, denying Palestinians access to their land and preventing an Israeli-Palestinian two-state peace agreement – a clear harm to both peoples. - The decision draws a critical distinction between the sovereign State of Israel and the territory it militarily occupies, where millions of Palestinians live without civil rights or self-determination. - Calling fair criticism of Israel's actions With so much venom being hurled at Ben & Jerry's, a popular progressive company, it's easy to understand why so many Americans, Palestinians, Israelis and others around the world feel like they can't speak out against occupation and settlements. And that's precisely the point. Together, we need to make clear that these voices don't speak for all of us. Add Your Name and Share: Protect the Right to Protest the Occupation
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