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Ultra-Orthodox Calls Grow for Boycott of Coca-Cola and Channel 12 Over Draft Coverage
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Srugim · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened
Ultra-Orthodox activists are promoting a boycott of Coca-Cola and other Central Bottling Company brands owned by Dudi Wertheim, who also controls Channel 12. The move is a protest over the channel’s coverage of the draft and could spread more widely if tensions continue.
- 01Ultra-Orthodox activists are urging a boycott of brands owned by Dudi Wertheim.
- 02The campaign targets Channel 12 over its draft-related coverage.
- 03Brands named include Coca-Cola, Tara, Prigat, Neviot, Carlsberg and Tuborg.
- 04Supporters say economic pressure may work better than public appeals.
- 05Channel 12 said it will keep reporting on the draft issue without fear.
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