Since its launch in early August, 500,000 cans of ‘Cola Gaza’ have been sold, and it is available online for £12 ($15) per six-pack, according to Halk TV.
The drink, created by Palestinian businessman and activist Osama Qashoo in England, aims to support Palestinians and boycott companies that he says support and feed the Israeli army in Gaza.
Qashoo developed ‘Cola Gaza’ to honor Palestinian children who lost their lives in Israeli attacks in Gaza, Haberler reports. In reports, he said he hopes every sip of ‘Cola Gaza’ will remind people of the plight of Palestine. “I want every sip to remind people of Palestine’s struggle,” he said.
All proceeds from ‘Cola Gaza’ are donated for the reconstruction of the maternity ward at Al-Kerame Hospital near Gaza City, according to Halk TV. Specifically, the funds are earmarked to rebuild the maternity ward at al-Karama Hospital, northwest of Gaza City.
Initially, Qashoo began by placing ‘Cola Gaza’ in its three London restaurants to protest against Israel and support Palestine, Haberler reported. The drink is now sold by Muslim retailers, including Manchester-based Al Aqsa, which recently sold out, according to Halk TV.
