When the Hayward City Council voted to divest $1.6 million from four seemingly unrelated companies in the city’s investment portfolio, pro-Palestinian activists claimed that the move was a major victory for an international divestment campaign targeting companies that “participate in Israel’s oppression of Palestinians.” Hayward City Council Mayor Mark Salinas. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group … Read more
Israel’s original $488 billion economy has reportedly buckled as the war with Hamas sends shockwaves and boycott movements through businesses. The impact of the Hamas-Israel conflict on Israel’s finances has not gone unnoticed by civilians who are witnessing whole sectors collapsing into crisis. Construction and food services are amongst the industries that have been hit … Read more
Zara, a fashion giant that generates an average revenue of €19.5 billion each year, sparked outrage after it launched its new ad campaign. The campaign, which was dubbed ‘The Jacket’ by Zara, depicted images that featured model Kristen McMenamy who posed with mannequins wrapped in white plastic. The advertisement was shot by Photographer Tim Walker … Read more
