Why Israel’s Diamonds should be labeled Blood Diamonds

“Diamond industry funds Israel’s war machine with some US $1 billion yearly.” -Shir Hever, Israeli economist.

Israel is the world’s largest exporter of diamonds, processing approximately 50% of all diamonds distributed throughout the world. Yet the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme, the process to verify the origin of rough diamonds and ensure they come from conflict free zones, does not classify Israel as a conflict zone, despite the fact that the diamond industry has contributed to Israel’s war crimes in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

This is why the Global Palestine Solidarity launched a petition to broaden the Kimberly Process’ definition of “conflict zone” to include localities other than only those gripped by rebel violence.

Sign the petition here.

Read the Alternative Information Center’s full report on how blood diamonds have funded Israel’s illegal occupation and policies against Palestine