Large supermarket chains in the Netherlands continue to offer Israeli products, despite growing criticism because of the war in Gaza. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are not planning to stop for the time being, reports ANP news agency. Lidl is considering that.
It is a question that plays in the entire supermarket industry, a Jumbo spokesperson told ANP . With fruit and vegetables, certificates prove according to the spokesperson that the products do not come from the occupied territories. The chain does not say which products come from Israel in addition to dates.
“Like other Dutch supermarkets, we are at all times the sale of products to national and international laws and regulations,” says the spokesperson. “Even if these are products from disputed areas.”
Pro-Palestinian activists regularly demand that supermarket chains stop selling Israeli products. According to them, it would contribute to the financing of Israeli war crimes.
Lidl is “in consultation” about whether the chain should stop offering Israeli products, says a Lidl spokesperson. She does not say what the consultation entails. Lidl would only sell dates from Israel.
AH ensures that products do not come from occupied areas
Albert Heijn sells Doppindas from Israel, among others. The supermarket chain adheres to the rules, says a spokesperson. “The human suffering is terrible and touches us and our colleagues deep,” she adds.
Because Albert Heijn has long purchased products from the same suppliers, the chain says it can ensure that the products do not come from occupied territories. “We have conditions and because of that long -term cooperation we know exactly where our products come from.”
In the meantime, the Dutch government is insisting on Israel on a ceasefire. Some political parties want to see more sanctions. The official Dutch position is a two -state solution, states the website of the central government: “In addition to a safe Israel, there must also be an independent and viable Palestinian state.”
Major Supermarket Chains in the Netherlands Continue to Offer Israeli Products, Despite Growing Criticism Due to the War in Gaza. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are not planning to stop for the time being, reports press agency ANP . Lidl is Considering IT.
It is a Question that is playing out through the supermarket industry, Says a Jumbo Spokesperson to ANP . For Fruit and Vegetables, Certificates Prove that the Products do not come from the Occupied territories, Accordination to the Spokesperson. The chain does not disclose which products Bears dates come from Israel.
“Like other Dutch supermarkets, we always adhere to national and international laws and regulations when selling products,” The Spokesperson Says. “Even if this groups products from disputed areas.”
Pro-Palestinian Activists Regularly Demand That Supermarket Chains Stop Selling Israeli Products. Accordance to them, it would contribute to the finance of Israeli War Crimes.
Lidl is “in Consultation” about Whether the Chain should stop offering Israeli Products, Says a Lidl Spokesperson. She does not say what the consultation entails. Lidl would only sell dates from Israel.
AH Assures That Products Do Not Come From Occupied Territories
Albert Heijn Sells, Among Other Things, Peanuts from Israel. The supermarket Chain Adheres to the rules, Says a Spokesperson. “The Human Suffering is Terrible and Deeply Affects US and Our Colleagues,” She Adds.
Because Albert Heijn Has Been Buying Products from the Same Suppliers for a long time, the chain says it can assure that the products do not come from occupied territories. “We have conditions and know exactly where our products come from through through this long-term collaboration.”
The Dutch Government, Meanwhile, is urging Israel to Cease Fire. Some political parties because to see more sanctions. The Official Dutch Position is a two-state solution, Accordance to the Government website: “In Addition to A Secure Israel, there must also be independent and Vision Palestinian State.”