We won’t fund oppression with our shopping baskets. If you’re committed to boycotting Israeli produce, do not buy Israeli dates—and don’t be fooled by how easy they are to miss on the shelf.

Dates are often sold with tiny, easy-to-overlook country-of-origin print, sometimes repacked under distributor or store brands, and sometimes presented with vague regional wording that forces customers to do the detective work.

Take ten seconds to check the label for origin, ask staff when items are loose or unclear, and choose alternatives that are transparently sourced instead. And to retailers: stop hiding behind fine print. If you stock dates of Israeli origin, label them clearly, answer customers honestly, and understand this—people are paying attention, and many will walk away.

Ethical consumers have power: verify, refuse, and hold stores accountable until our money stops propping up harm.