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Selling Israeli produce in European supermarkets violates international law and human rights. It's complicit with Israeli
lawlessness. It hardens Gaza's siege.
One farmer spoke for others, saying:
"The daily aggression suffered by Palestinian farmers every day must be highlighted to the world, so people can understand the reality of the attacks and the suffering that has continued throughout the recent 'ceasefire.' ""The boycotts of Israeli agriculture companies are so important as the Israeli occupation has destroyed our farming production and denied us the possibility of exporting our own products."
"International pressure on Israel is the only way our own economy will be allowed to develop and for us to live normal lives," he added.
Union of Agricultural Work Committees director Taha Rifae said:
"Israeli agriculture companies such as Mehadrin and Hadaklaim profit from the siege on Gaza and grow crops for export to European supermarkets in illegal settlements on land from which Palestinian farmers have been forcibly removed."
"Agriculture is a vital part of our economy and national heritage but it is being systematically destroyed and these companies are the primary beneficiaries. By trading with companies such as Mehadrin, European supermarkets are financing the dispossession of Palestinian farmers."
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