With over 10,000 casualties and 22,000
injured people in Gaza since October 7, there are calls for international and local
solidarity to boycott Israel by cutting off products and countries that support
it. In the local market, Jordanians have voiced their support on the streets
and through social media to express solidarity with their neighbors.
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Responding to the call to boycott
products and support international companies backing Israel, many Jordanians
turned to social media to rapidly disseminate information, prompting companies
to follow suit. The call for local products gained traction, as red and black
cans were replaced by blue ones, and the once-popular arch stood empty, a
testament to the ongoing commitment.
Muhammad Al-Khatib, a 47-year-old store
owner told
Jordan News, "Since the boycott campaigns began, sales
have declined by more than half, and we have incurred losses. However, I see
this as a victory for the people of Gaza. People have started seeking
alternatives, and those who can't find one have given up the boycotted
product."
"Some local products, like soft
drinks, have gained prominence as alternatives."
The awareness of boycotted products
extends beyond adults, as Al-Khatib noted, "There is awareness among
children, evidence of the significant awareness and clear stance toward the
Palestinian issue."
Nabil Al-Ramahi, 29, shared with Jordan
News, "For years, I relied on specific stores for weekly fast food, but
now I frequent local restaurants and have grown accustomed to them."
Ramahi pondered, "Why not have alternative products and support the local
economy without the need for global branches? I believe we have sufficient
experience for that. This stage has taught us to rely on ourselves and compete
with others."
Mohammad Arabiyat, owner of a local
restaurant chain, observed, "Citizens prefer local products. In our
restaurants, we replaced some boycotted soft drinks. Citizens tend to stick to
a product once they get used to it for extended periods."
He emphasized, "After some employees lost
their jobs due to the boycott, I and other restaurant owners hired some to
maintain our commitment."
It is the least we can do
Meanwhile, Rama Al-Hajjaya, 40,
explained to Jordan News, "I changed my consumption pattern and
fully committed to the boycott. Initially challenging, choosing products has
become easier now." She added, "My friends are buying possible
alternatives for their families; it is the least we can do for our cause and
the people in Gaza."
Humanitarian over economic"Boycotting is a moral and
humanitarian message before it is an economic one. Its purpose lies in the
collective stance against any support for the killing machine targeting the
people of Gaza," highlighted a participant.
Furthermore, Hussein Khazaei told Jordan
News, "The boycott of American products supporting Israel is a
peaceful protest against the brutal aggression on Gaza. The success of this
boycott lies in the psychological readiness of society to reject companies
supporting the enemy. It is a message demanding these companies reconsider
their behavior and policies, treating the global community fairly and
respecting peace."
In addition, human rights activist
Suleiman Sweiss urged a continuous and organized boycott of countries
supporting Israel.
To make it tangible, it need to keep
going
He emphasized the importance of this tangible
step, causing severe damage and losses to these companies.
Sweiss
advocated for a shift from seasonal to daily behavior, stressing the need for
organization, campaigns, popular committees, and education to ensure the
boycott's effectiveness.
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