“You can’t sweeten Israeli apartheid” Protest against Max Brenner

You are invited to the latest protest called in a series of Boycott Divestment and Sanctions protests against Israeli owned company Max Brenner.
Max Brenner is owned by the Strauss Group which proudly proclaims its support for the Israeli military. The Israeli military is one of the most brutal in the world and is renowned for enforcing Israel’s oppression of the Palestinian population.

Despite one of the protests being attacked by the police, the last demonstration (on 29th July) was overwhelmingly successful and overwhelmingly peaceful.

Come one, come all, and take a stand against Max Brenner chocolate shop and their support for Israeli apartheid.

Max Brenner Chocolates is a 100% Israeli-owned company belonging to the Strauss Group, the second largest Israeli food and beverage company. On the “corporate responsibility” section of its website, the Strauss Group emphasises the support it gives to the Israeli army. The Strauss group is proud that for more than 30 years, it has supported the Golani reconnaissance platoon renowned for its involvement 2006 invasion of Lebanon and other atrocities. As their website puts it:

“Our connection with soldiers goes as far back as the country, and even further. We see a mission and need to continue to provide our soldiers with support, to enhance their quality of life and service conditions, and sweeten their special moments.”

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5:30pm Friday 9th September
State Library of Victoria

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