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Three effects of boycotting Israeli dates in Indonesia

Published Feb 29, 2024

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that Israel's date palm planting is illegal as it is conducted on Palestinian land. Israel, a leading global date exporter, is facing growing calls for a boycott of its dates, especially during Ramadan. This boycott is viewed as a show of solidarity with Palestine and a way to support its liberation from Israel.
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ISRAEL - Dates are fruit that come from date palm trees, which can grow in tropical and subtropical areas. Quoting bateel.com, the word date comes from the Greek word daktylos, which means finger. The name is based on its shape which resembles the tip of a finger. Dates have a low water content, but have a high sugar content. This fruit can be stored for months, even up to a year if stored properly. The content of vitamins, fiber, calcium and other minerals in dates makes this fruit a dish when breaking the fast. This is what makes it synonymous with breaking the fast. But unfortunately, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) stated that date palm planting was carried out illegally. This statement is supported by evidence of date palm planting carried out on Palestinian land. It is known that Israel is one of the five largest exporters of dates in the world. Israel can export dates up to USD 181.2 million or the equivalent of IDR 2.8 trillion. According to the Palestine ...
Source: Okezone
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