Ben & Jerry's Sues Unilever Over Alleged Silencing of Pro-Palestinian Stance

The lawsuit claims Unilever breached agreements by blocking Ben & Jerry's activism related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Ben & Jerry's has filed a lawsuit against its parent company Unilever, alleging it was prevented from speaking out on issues related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The ice cream company claims Unilever violated a settlement agreement that respected Ben & Jerry's independent social mission board's authority.
Unilever reportedly blocked Ben & Jerry's attempts to publicly support Palestinian refugees and call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The dispute traces back to 2021 when Ben & Jerry's stopped selling products in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, leading to controversies and legal battles.
Unilever plans to spin off its ice cream business, including Ben & Jerry's, by the end of 2025, but the lawsuit's outcome remains uncertain.