Ice cream maker's parent company seeks to reassure those concerned by its refusal to sell beyond Green Line, but some in US are unimpressed by the gesture

John Catsimatidis, CEO of Gristede’s Supermarkets and a former Republican candidate for mayor, decries 'tragedy,' says company has 'politicized ice cream'

But Alan Jope gives no indication if he will pressure subsidiary Ben & Jerry's to reverse its decision to stop supplying items to Israelis beyond Green Line

PA blasts president's characterization, says 'the occupation is terrorism itself'; left-wing MK protests use of loaded term to describe an 'ice cream boycott'

PM says decision to freeze ice cream sales is 'clearly anti-Israeli,' has serious implications; envoy to US urges 35 state governors to act against 'antisemitic practices'