‘Genocidaires’ delight’: Israeli Ben & Jerry’s flavour sparks social media backlash

‘Genocidaires’ delight’: Israeli Ben & Jerry’s flavour sparks social media backlash Submitted by Hannah. Smith on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 15:58 Users criticise Israel-exclusive flavour Milk and Honey amid ongoing genocide in Gaza Ben & Jerry's Israel's Milk and Honey flavour ice cream (X/@Israel) Off Ben & Jerry’s Israel has announced a new Israel -exclusive ice cream flavour, marking the latest chapter in a series 0f disputes between the Vermont-based ice cream maker, its co-founders and the company’s parent group Unilever over its refusal to grant them independent control over the company's stance on Palestinian rights. Social media users have reacted strongly to a post shared by Israel’s official X account on Tuesday announcing the release of Milk and Honey, which it declared the “official ice cream flavour” of the country.