OFFICIAL DECISION TO BAN SALE OF SIX ISRAELI COMPANIES’ PRODUCTS IN WB

Ramallah, 20 Rabi’ul Akhir 1436/10 February 2015 (MINA) – A Palestinian national committee speaking on behalf of all Palestinian factions has decided to ban the sale of Israeli companies’ products in the West Bank, in response to Israel’s punitive measure following the PA’s UN bid.

Mahmoud Al-Aloul, member of a national committee representing all Palestinian organizations and factions, along with delegates from the private sector, said the committee announced Monday (9/2) that it was recommending to gradually ban the sale of products by six Israeli companies in the West Bank, as of Wednesday, Palestinian Information Center (PIC) quoted by Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA) as reporting.

According to al-Aloul, the boycott serves as a retaliatory response to Israel’s decision to freeze tax funds to the Palestinian Authority (PA).

“The decision is official and popular. The committee has also taken all the measures (judicial and penal) needed to be put into effect and penalize any projected violations,” he added.

The to-be-boycotted companies have been identified as Tnuva, Osem, Elite, Prigat, Jafora and Strauss. (T/P006/R03)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)