Ben & Jerry’s says Unilever tried to block statements in support of Palestinians

Ice-cream brand launches legal action against parent company and claims it threatened to dismantle board and sue directors

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Ben & Jerry’s has launched legal action against Unilever accusing its parent company of attempting to block the ice-cream brand from making public statements supporting Palestinian refugees in the conflict in Gaza.

The lawsuit also claims that Unilever has threatened to dismantle its board and sue directors over the issue.

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