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Reckitt has to be boycotted

Reckitt Benckiser (RB) collaborates with the Israel Innovation Authority to support Israeli companies in AI and blockchain. Israel used AI to target Palestinians in Gaza, employing a system called 'The Gospel' to generate targets quickly. A former Israeli intelligence officer described this system as enabling Israel to conduct widespread assassinations.

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Some other brands to boycott

Unilever

Unilever supports Israeli illegal settlements in occupied Palestine. When Ben & Jerry's, their sub-brand, decided to stop selling its products in Israel, Unilever sold off the Israeli distribution rights to Avi Zinger to circumvent their decision and to force Ben & Jerry's brand name to continue selling in Israel.

Carrefour Mart

Carrefour made huge investments into Israel last year, opening 50 stores and is planning to open a further 100 by 2024.

Osem

Osem is Israels 4th largest food & beverages company (by turnover) after Tnuva, Strauss and Coca-Cola. It has a turnover of $712 million and nearly 5000 employees with 14 factories in Israel.

The Home Depot

Its founder and co-chairman of the Board is an active Zionist. He created the board of directors of Emet, the Pro-Israel Media ‘War Room’ whose function is to ensure that all media in the US stays biased in favor of Israel

Curver

The parent company of Curver operated facilities in the Occupied West Bank's Barkan Industrial Estate. After boycott pressure it seems to have closed the facility, however its history of complicity in the occupation means it should still be boycotted.

Keter

Keter operated facilities in the Occupied West Bank's Barkan Industrial Estate. After boycott pressure it seems to have closed the facility, however its history of complicity in the occupation means it should still be boycotted.

SharkNinja

Founder Mark Rosenzweig has been organizing and contributing to pro Israeli causes, attending IDF events, and also found to be raising funds for an assortment of pro Israeli causes with Sharon Mishkin.

Johnson & Johnson

Invests in Israel and has a long relationship with Isreal

Booking.com

Booking.com allows listings in occupied Palestinian territory, and after announcing it will remove 200 of such listings, it reversed its decision, showing it is knowingly complicit in Israels occupation.

History of Reckitt

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, commonly known as Reckitt, is a British multinational consumer goods company that was formed in 1999 through the merger of Reckitt & Colman plc and Benckiser N.V. The company's origins date back to 1823 when Isaac Reckitt founded a starch mill in Hull, England. Over the years, Reckitt expanded its product line to include household and personal care items. Similarly, Benckiser, founded by Johann A. Benckiser in 1825 in Germany, initially focused on industrial chemicals before transitioning to consumer goods. The merger created a global powerhouse in the consumer health, hygiene, and home products sectors.

Post-merger, Reckitt Benckiser focused on growing its market presence through strategic acquisitions and innovation. The company acquired notable brands such as Lysol, Finish, and Air Wick, expanding its portfolio significantly. In recent years, Reckitt has increasingly emphasized health and hygiene, acquiring companies like Mead Johnson Nutrition in 2017 to enter the infant formula market and Biofreeze in 2021 to strengthen its health offerings. Reckitt's dedication to sustainability and corporate responsibility has also been a significant part of its strategy, reflecting its commitment to improving lives through high-quality products.