From Starbucks To Zara: Western Brands Being Boycotted Over Israel-Hamas War
There are several brands that have faced boycott calls over their stance on the Israel-Hamas War and Gaza. Here are some of them:
Coca-Cola
![Coca-Cola](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/14/1336127-coke.png)
The soft drink giant has been targeted by boycott campaigns for allegedly operating in illegal Israeli settlements and profiting from the occupation of Palestinian lands. Coca-Cola has also been criticized for sponsoring the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce, which promotes trade and investment between the two countries.
ZARA
![ZARA](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/14/1336126-zara.png)
Zara also faced a boycott campaign after pro-Palestine activists called for a boycott of the retailer. The campaign featured statues with missing limbs and mannequins wrapped in white sheets surrounded by rubble. Some activists said that the images were making light of the conflict. Zara pulled the ad after critics said the images resembled photos of corpses in white shrouds in Gaza.
L’Oreal
![L’Oreal](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/14/1336125-loreal.png)
Starbucks
![Starbucks](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/14/1336124-starbucks.png)
The coffee chain has been accused of supporting Israel and donating to the Israeli military. Some activists have also claimed that Starbucks’ CEO Howard Schultz is a Zionist and a recipient of the Israel 50th Anniversary Tribute Award. However, Starbucks has denied these allegations and stated that it does not support any political or religious cause.
McDonald’s
![McDonald’s](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/14/1336123-mcdonalds.png)