This letter is written to thank the Co-op for its principled stand in refusing to stock goods from illegal Israeli settlements and removing Israeli ingredients from its own-brand products. In a time when many remain silent, the Co-op’s action stands out as a powerful show of solidarity with the Palestinian people and respect for international law. We encourage others to express similar support and to shop with businesses that uphold human rights.
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Dear Co-op Store Manager,
I am writing to sincerely thank the Co-op for its brave and principled decision to stop stocking goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements and to remove Israeli ingredients from Co-op branded items.
This ethical stance is deeply appreciated and sends a strong message in support of human rights and international law. The situation in the occupied Palestinian territories—including home demolitions, arbitrary arrests, beatings, and over 900 military checkpoints—has made daily life unbearable for Palestinians since 1967. In Gaza, the crisis has escalated into genocide, with starvation being used as a weapon of war—an act prohibited under international law.
Your decision to act in accordance with findings from the International Court of Justice and uphold moral responsibility, even when many governments fail to do so, is commendable.
As someone who cares deeply about justice and human rights, I am now actively encouraging my friends, family, and wider community to support the Co-op. It is reassuring to be able to shop at a store that does not profit from apartheid or occupation.
Please do share this letter with your Head Office. It is important that your leadership knows that these ethical decisions are seen, valued, and supported.
With gratitude,
[Insert Name Here]
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