Park Slope Food Coop Votes to Boycott Israeli Products Amid Tensions
The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, a well-known consumer cooperative, has voted to boycott Israeli products. This decision was made during an online meeting attended by over 7,000 of its 15,000 members. The vote passed with 67% in favor, 31% opposed, and 2% abstaining. The boycott targets goods produced in Israel and West Bank settlements, including various food items and personal care products. The decision follows a bylaw change that lowered the voting threshold from a 75% supermajority to a simple majority. The move has sparked controversy, with some members threatening to quit and others planning protests. The coop, founded in 1973, is known for its political engagement and history of consumer boycotts. 
