If I do not like the way one country behaves then I make my own protest by not purchasing goods that are imported from that country. That is why I will never buy anything that comes from Israel.
Back in the 90's when my partner was alive, we had a holiday in Cyprus and during the two weeks we were there we also had a three day mini cruise to Israel, where we went to see Jerusalem and the church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. The second part of the trip was to Egypt to see Cairo museum and the pyramids.
From the moment we got off the ship in Israel we had a guide called David who accompanied us first to Jerusalem and then to Bethlehem. Throughout the whole of the time we spent on the coach this guide tried to brainwash us. He gave us a brief history of the country of Israel (which we all knew) and then proceeded to try to convince us that the Israelis were a 'super race' and that their numbers had gone from several thousands in 1948 to several millions in 1996. He also told us that the Palestinians were no better than 'filthy animals' and they should and would all be wiped out.
That was enough for me to stop buying anything from Israel and it has remained that way ever since. They have occupied land that was awarded to the Palestinian people and have tried to isolate them from the rest of the world and always take 'a sledgehammer to crack a walnut' approach when dealing with the Palestinians.
Today's outrageous attack on ships carrying humanitarian aid just says it all. What the Israeli people must try to get into their thick skulls is that firstly, they are not in any way a superior race and secondly, in 1948 they were given a piece of land for their use and the Palestinians were also given land and they should respect that. The problem is, they have no respect for anyone.
Although I am a Christian, I could never forgive them for what they have done and for that reason I will never buy oranges, bell peppers, wine, herbs or anything else grown on Israel's soil because I do not condone their actions.
I would rather go without.
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