Israel's trade with Turkey: Change!
The flotilla follies from two weeks ago are having an effect on some of Israel's trade with Turkey. On the one hand, the Rami Levy discount supermarket chain is cutting off its imports of Turkish products. Grocery retailer Rami Levi said Sunday that his Shivuk Hashikma chain will close out its stock of Turkish merchandise and replace it with goods from other countries that are not hostile to Israel. Levi, who has built a chain of 16 stores based on low prices, said, "Their prices are indeed lower, but this is not a question of money. The public understands this and will pay a few agorot more."On the other hand, we've seen an increase in orders for Turkish flags.
He added, "When I see Turkey's behavior toward Israel, it creates an 'anti' feeling in me. I want to pay them back for what they do to us. It's a matter of principle. I'm not seeking publicity."
A Kfar Saba flag factory reported Sunday that it refused an order for Turkish flags to be burned at demonstrations. The factory said it was loyal to a code of ethics that frowns on such behavior./Sigh
Avi Marom, owner of Marom F.G.P., whose wife came from Turkey, said he started getting telephone calls the day the Israel Defense Forces intercepted the Turkish ship Mavi Marmara as it tried to break the Gaza naval blockade. He said the incident has also generated sales of Israeli flags.
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 4:50 PM
3 Comments:
I want to boycott their products too...Let's see what else do they have ...hmmm, mustache wax -- can also be used on the uni-brow. What else... the new best sellers in Turdkey, 'An Idiots Guide to Jihad' and 'My Camel and Me' , a love story...Oh yeah, I almost forgot, the double bag burgua one for your honey and one for you! - in case hers comes off ;-)
I've heard that the air conditioners in Israel sold under the name "Tornado" are of Turkish origin. Can anyone confirm?
Israel needs a friend like Turkey like it needs an enemy!
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