Surge in shipping costs and 'Free Palestine' inscription: the provocation of the German fashion brand

Israeli customers of the German fashion brand Vicinity discovered a surge in shipping costs to 358 shekels and the inscription 'Free Palestine'. An investigation revealed that shipping to Jordan, Cyprus, and Greece is free. The local importer said it has terminated its engagement with the brand.

Israeli customers who ordered items from the German fashion brand Vicinity discovered that the shipping cost to Israel had surged to 358 shekels, alongside the inscription 'Free Palestine'. An i24NEWS investigation revealed that shipping to Jordan, Cyprus, and Greece is free, indicating that the cost is not due to geographical distance. The local importer, 'Cactus tlv', said it has terminated its engagement with the brand but is still selling existing stock. The article does not include a response from the German brand.