500,000 cans of 'Cola Gaza' have been sold online and through stores in the UK.
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Since its introduction in early August, 500,000 cans of “Cola Gaza” have been sold, and it is available online for 12 British pounds ($15) per six-pack, according to Turkish national Halk TV.
The beverage, created by Palestinian businessman and activist Osama Qashoo in England, aims to support Palestinians and boycott companies that, he claims, support and fuel the Israeli army in Gaza.
Qashoo developed “Cola Gaza” to commemorate Palestinian children who lost their lives in Israeli attacks in Gaza, reports Turkish breaking news site Haberler.
He said in the reports that he hopes that every sip of “Cola Gaza” reminds people of Palestine’s plight. “I want every sip to remind people of Palestine’s struggle,” he said.
All revenue from “Cola Gaza” is donated for the reconstruction of the maternity ward of al-Karama Hospital near Gaza City, according to Halk TV.
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| Cola Gaza (credit: screenshot) |
'Genocide-free cola'
Specifically, the funds are directed towards rebuilding the maternity ward of the al-Karama Hospital, northwest of Gaza City.
Initially, Qashoo began by placing “Cola Gaza” in his three London restaurants to protest Israel and support Palestine, as reported by Haberler. The beverage is now sold by Muslim retailers, including Manchester-based Al Aqsa, which recently sold out, according to Halk TV.
Produced in Poland and imported to England, “Cola Gaza” is not found in large supermarkets at present, states Haberler. The cola is produced with traditional cola ingredients and has a sweet and sour taste similar to the international American product Coca-Cola, reports Halk TV.
However, Qashoo claims that the recipe is unique, setting it apart from other colas. He stated that it is “completely different from the formula used by Coca-Cola,” according to Halk TV.
Advertisements for “Cola Gaza” include the phrase “Genocide-free cola,” highlighting its specific agenda-based ethical stance, reports Halk TV. The beverage is more expensive than regular colas, priced at £12 ($15) for a six-pack online.
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